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Everything's Psychology · March 3 · 1 hr 21 min

The Psychology of Habits (Archive Episode)

Do habits really take 66 days to form? Should you rely on willpower? How does a psychologist approach overcoming their own bad habits and starting good ones? Professor Ben Gardner leads me through the intricate world of habits, exploring their definitions, the distinction between habits and routines, and the psychological mechanisms behind habitual behaviour. Find out more about Ben's work at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/benjamin-gardner Send us Fan Mail To leave a voicenote, just visit speakpipe.com/everythingspsychology

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  • Do habits really take 66 days to form? 
  • Should you rely on willpower? 
  • How does a psychologist approach overcoming their own bad habits and starting good ones?

Professor Ben Gardner leads me through the intricate world of habits, exploring their definitions, the distinction between habits and routines, and the psychological mechanisms behind habitual behaviour. 

Find out more about Ben's work at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/benjamin-gardner

Send us Fan Mail

To leave a voicenote, just visit speakpipe.com/everythingspsychology

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