Join me today as we delve into the insightful practices employed by monks to break bad habits. Our exploration begins by understanding the intricate process through which habits form, providing us with essential insights on effectively breaking them.

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In this video, we'll unravel the mechanisms behind habit formation, exploring the psychology and behavioral patterns that contribute to their establishment. By comprehending the foundations of habit formation, we can then embark on a journey to dismantle these patterns.

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00:16 Struggling with habits
01:24 All monks break their bad habits
01:54 Understanding how a habit forms
03:36 What is a habit?
04:32 The problem with breaking bad habits
05:04 What do monks do?
05:58 The potato chip addiction
08:06 How habits relate to addictions
09:50 What happens in the brain when we raise awareness
11:00 The secret of how monks break their habits

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