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In a society where the value of sleep is often underappreciated, it can be challenging to make it a priority. You may not think of your sleeping patterns as a habit until you try to change them. Learning how to break bad habits, including poor sleep hygiene, takes a thoughtful plan, curiosity and self-kindness. Understanding … Read more

The brain is always searching for efficient ways to get things done. A habit loop forms as the brain cycles and stores information to simplify tasks. It is important to know how these loops occur and identify how some habits become problematic in your life. What Is the Definition of the Habit Loop? By performing … Read more

The word habit often has a negative connotation because people tend to associate the word with negative behaviors. The word in and of itself isn’t a good or bad thing. It relates to a brain process that can produce positive or negative results, depending on the outcomes. What Is a Habit? A habit is simply … Read more

Maybe you’ve bummed a cigarette off a friend as you stood outside in the freezing weather as you waited for a bus. You may only indulge in smoking cigarettes occasionally, or casually. On the other hand, maybe you’re someone who began smoking in a casual way, but it transformed into a constant craving for another … Read more

If you have trouble falling asleep, you aren’t alone. In fact, an estimated 50 to 70 million adults suffer from one of the various sleep disorders in the United States, such as insomnia. Fortunately, there are some simple changes you may be able to make to change your sleeping habits and improve your chances of … Read more

They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but we all know that there are standards to abide by. Society sets some of these criteria, and what looks good one year becomes a major beauty faux pas five years later. Other standards have more to do with certain qualities that aren’t so … Read more

A new book argues that anxiety can become a ‘habit loop’ and offers ways to break it    

About a third of American adults have struggled with anxiety or sleeplessness during the last week, according to a recent study. Dr. Jud talks about the best ways to manage anxious feelings. Listen here