Habits have a way of sneaking up on people. Some habits are good, such as returning keys to the same spot so they never get lost. Others, the bad habits, can range from being a nuisance (leaving clothes on the floor) to damaging or dangerous (pulling out of parking spaces hastily and without looking). That … Read more
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
So, what is anxiety? How do we learn it as a behavior? And more to the point, how do we unlearn it? Dr. Jud provides a powerful framework for understanding and managing anxiety in his conversation with Ezra Klein. Listen to the 20th episode of The Ezra Klein Show. Listen to the podcast on … Read more
In his interview on Good Morning America, Dr. Jud offers a guide that may help many break the cycle of worry amid the pandemic and heal the mind. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or online here.
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