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The Key Strategies Of Behaviour Change - Dr Rangan Chatterjee - #887
About this episode
Rangan Chatterjee is a physician, author, and podcaster.
Breaking old habits can be just as challenging as building new ones. As we step into a new year, what does the latest science say are the best strategies for forming positive habits and letting go of the old ones?
Expect to learn what the problem with reliance is and why having minimal reliance is important, why hero worship is problematic, why there are problems with perfectionism, how to let go of the past, why so many people feel the need to be liked, why focusing too much on behaviours is problematic, why people struggle to make changes that last, and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Problem With Being Too Reliant
(10:47) How to Deal With an Overload of Health Information
(16:46) Why Perfectionism is So Dangerous
(26:08) Should You Have Regrets?
(31:59) Choosing the Narrative of Your Life
(43:34) Are Non-Negotiables Actually Helpful?
(57:55) How Stress Can Cause Autoimmune Illness
(01:07:20) How Chris Finds Balance
(01:15:20) The Link Between Health & Being Offended
(01:27:48) What Complaining Says About Your Mindset
(01:38:26) Where to Find Rangan
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