Break Free from Habitual Thinking: Embracing Creativity, and Improved Outcomes in Your Life

04/20/24 • 28 min

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Ep 65. Explore how breaking habitual thought patterns can lead to creativity and personal growth. Learn practical strategies to envision goals, leverage time effectively, and make incremental steps towards a fulfilling life.
Our daily mindset often reflects our ingrained patterns of behavior, shaped by underlying thoughts and beliefs. While seeking creativity and fulfillment, our deep-seated beliefs and expectations can keep us trapped in familiar routines, causing frustration.

However, breaking free from habitual thinking is achievable and doesn’t have to be daunting. Envision your goals and commit to taking small, incremental steps towards them. Time passes regardless, so why not use it purposefully to gain skills, improve yourself, and embrace new experiences?

Harness the passing of time to cultivate a life that feels truly yours. Whether it’s learning a new skill or embarking on personal growth, every step counts towards a more fulfilling existence. Join me on this journey to break free and walk well

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Relaxing into Pain, Painful Beliefs, Actual Pain and Pain as an Opinion

Ep 64. Explore effective ways to manage physical, emotional, and mental pain. Learn how beliefs and expectations influence our responses and discover techniques to observe and alleviate pain through mindful practices.
Painful events in life can manifest as physical, emotional, or mental distress, often accompanied by beliefs and expectations of worsening circumstances. These expectations can trigger self-preservation instincts, leading us to avoid certain places, people, or situations.

The anticipation of pain can induce physical tension, even in the absence of immediate danger. Managing pain involves reframing our response—not as an ego-driven reaction, but rather as mindful observation coupled with deliberate relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing.

By adopting a mindful approach, we can alter our experience of pain and promote emotional resilience. Explore these techniques to enhance your well-being and navigate life's challenges with greater ease. Walk Well.

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Lying as a Survival Advantage; Social Camouflage and the Amygdala Response

Ep 66. Explore the psychology behind dishonesty and ethical boundaries. Learn about the conditioning effects of lying, its implications in different contexts like business and studies, and reflect on the influence of internal and external factors.
Dishonesty can become a learned skill, making it easier to engage in when there’s perceived survival or personal gain. Whether it’s splitting gains for a larger share or rationalizing unethical actions in business contexts, the allure of material benefits often drives deceptive behavior.

In more extreme cases, studies have shown how individuals may comply with harmful actions under authority figures' influence, revealing our susceptibility to external pressures. While no physical harm occurred in controlled experiments involving electric shocks, the willingness to administer potentially lethal shocks highlights ethical vulnerabilities.

Reflecting on these insights prompts deeper consideration of our moral compass and susceptibility to influence—both internal and external. There’s much to ponder about the complexities of human behavior and ethical decision-making. Walk Well.

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