Date: June 26, 2024

This recording talks about establishing morning routines and overcoming procrastination. Valerie discusses her struggles with maintaining a morning routine but acknowledges its benefits. She advises replacing unwanted habits with new actions and shares insights on habit formation, explaining it takes 30 consecutive or 90 sporadic days to form a new habit. The discussion covers the role of the basal ganglia in habit formation, brain plasticity, and how emotions reinforce habits. Valerie and the members explore the impact of social influence on habits, tipping practices in restaurants, American traditions, and cultural habits. The discussion concludes with lighthearted conversations about unique holiday traditions and regional food preferences.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00:05

Establishing morning routines and overcoming procrastination

0:06:48

Habits, their formation, and disruption

0:16:40

Habits, their formation, and their impact on our lives

0:24:04

Brain plasticity, habits, and cultural influences

0:31:07

Tipping practices and fairness in the service industry

0:39:53

American habits and traditions, including holidays, spending, and lifestyle differences

0:46:37

Cultural habits and traditions, including food preferences and cravings

0:51:16

Food-related habits and cues in a lighthearted conversation