Here's what is happening in the brain when we are trapped in a bad habit cycle—and how to use mindfulness to break free, from DrDianaHill
. As Dr. Jud described in our interview, “the prefrontal cortex of our brain goes offline” when we’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired .Everyday habits like overeating or worrying activate the same reward pathways in the brain as drugs of abuse.
Bringing curiosity and mindfulness to your cravings changes your relationship with them and de-activates brain areas involved in craving.Habits aren’t just things we do with our hands and feet. We can also have mental habits like worrying, contemplating, or judging.
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