Habitual

On this episode, we review some of the landmark studies done on self-control and willpower. We detail why willpower may be more similar to a muscle than a cognitive process. We also discuss ways to increase self-control and mitigate ego depletion.

In this episode we discuss the practice of delaying gratification or self-discipline.  Some interesting studies involving the torment of young children.

This weeks episode of Habitual focuses on meditation.

In this episode of Habitual, we discuss the idea of motivation, and how it applies to exercise. We also give tips on how to make exercise a habit in your life.  Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body. -Arnold Schwarzenegger Walking is the best possible exercise - you should habituate yourself to walking very far. -Thomas Jefferson  

We hope you enjoy the first episode of Habitual. During this episode of Habitual we discuss the concept of change in general – and specifically how change applies to habitual behavior.  Additionally, we discuss why we decided to start this podcast and reveal topics for possible upcoming episodes. "May I see what I do. When it happens, may I do something different and may that be a way of life for me." - Pema Chodron "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell