The Best Habit-Creating Method - How to Replace Habits

[@PracticalPsychologyTips]

Please, please, please; leave your criticism below! I want to get better; tell me what I did well, what I did bad, and any other suggestions you may have! I READ ALL COMMENTS! P.S. "Amygdala" should be "Basal Ganglia", I correct this later on in the series, and it's fixed in the book! If you find any more errors, or have tips, please let me know! :)

[@sliceds]

wow dude thanks for responding! Love your content

[@EmmanuelGarcia403]

Practical Psychology No complaints

[@fredallsop22]

I love your videos and feel bad criticising such a small part of them, however the thumbnails are becoming very clickaity, what with the under dressed women and all. I Hope you can take this into consideration and it allows you to improve! : )

[@nazzyd3559]

Your thumbnail is sexual and I don't think it has anything to do with the topic in this video

[@snowratak]

My nigga fix that click bait thumbnail it makes your video look like other garbage videos that HAVE to use it because their contents sucks.

[@russellkeyes3984]

Hey man just commenting to say that I really like this new format you seem to be going for, where you do a series of videos on a single topic in succession. You're obviously very knowledgable about the subject, so often I don't feel like a single video is enough for you to say everything you want to say on a subject. Keep going strong!

[@RunForMillionaire]

Since 40% of our behavior is habit-driven, if you want to control your ability to be self-disciplined, you have to control your habits. In general, any habit can be broken down into a three-part loop: 1. First, you sense an external Cue, for instance, somebody offered you a piece of cake. 2. Next comes the Action, meaning the activity you’re used to performing when faced with this particular cue. Your action? Giving in to the offer. 3. Finally, you get a Reward: the taste of a delicious piece of cake. Ask anyone who is trying to lose weight: when the craving for sugar and unhealthy food hits you straight in the face, it’s hard to ignore. The trick here is to still respond to the craving, but with something other than eating something that is unhealthy. This is the golden rule of changing any habit: don’t resist the craving, redirect it. Keep the same cues and rewards, but change the routine that occurs as a result of that craving. For instance if your craving is a sweet piece of cake, replace it with eating a delicious apple!

[@Finer_Details]

An obvious clickbait thumbnail like that really makes me not want to watch the video at all even though the topic would be interesting...

[@PracticalPsychologyTips]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@martinbruns5315]

Knitople It will help make the world a better place. Clickbait only sucks when the content sucks. Otherwise it's the right thing to do. There is no reason for not using clickbait.

[@ΧΑΡΗΣΤ]

Hi practical, great video keep up the good job, I just wanted you to know that 8 months ago I wanted to get rid of my masturbation habit and I jumped into one of your videos, now Instead of masturbating I meditate every day and my life is a lot better, and you among other yt self improvement channels had a major contribution. Thanks for doing this.

[@nazzyd3559]

God Speed Are you serious, didn't you see the thumbnail?

[@FreedomKingdom]

My feedback: I agree with all the comments about the thumbnail, it's not related to the topic and makes it seem unprofessional / not reliable. I'd also recommend to do a little summary at the end of the video. Love your content!

[@TheArtofInternet]

I kinda lost you on that candy guy story but other than that i loved the video!

[@brent1387]

Really inappropriate thumbnail, you can do better than that. Please don't lower your standards, to get people to watch. Thanks.

[@clearasil11]

Most difficult thing about quitting smoking is the fact that you have a billion triggers. Every single small pause, boredom, loneliness, hungry, coffee, just ate, just had sex, walk out the door, see a friend, have a beer, everything is associated with a cigarette.

[@curroterronmartin2936]

You are doing great stuff with this Habit Harvester idea. Keep on going!!! Thank you and congratulations!!

[@avi12]

I strongly agree with this video! Gonna share it!

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

You are good! Great vid and drawing technique.

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

You have to find a replacement. Trying to focus on destroying a habit is more difficult than developing a new one to replace it.

[@victoriasmall6832]

Haven't even watched the video yet but the thumbnail is a total turnoff.

[@PracticalPsychologyTips]

I appreciate your feedback!

[@deyw4786]

I love this 'new version' of you :) It reminds me of the elements of 'The Slight Edge' by Jeff Olson. An absolutely great book!

[@haraldbearclaw1856]

No soundtrack, but I like it.

[@edi9892]

How about subconscious habits, like fondling your hair or worse scratching sore spots on your skin?

[@lesterbezuidenhout9179]

361 day nofap streak lost to thumbnail

[@eni4862]

unsubscribe to every thumbnail clickbait, it'll help

[@carlosgonzalezbarco4026]

Lester Bezuidenhout for real?

[@lesterbezuidenhout9179]

Carlos González Barco lol nah...i would be ashamed 🙈 ...plus I dont know if I can make it to that number of days haha on day 19 now...

[@nazzyd3559]

Lester Bezuidenhout Hahahahah

[@carlosgonzalezbarco4026]

Lester Bezuidenhout oh nice

[@fitforfreelance]

good tips on how to switch up the habits

[@oldNev3r]

I read the same book (power of habit). Can really recommend it! But when I remember it correctly you got the part of the brain wrong where the habit it stored.

[@AkibAhmedTheMew]

Great content practical psychology! I never miss a thing you provide. But I do miss the background music. Wish it came back :D

[@cb_youtube3437]

To be honest I don't know why you feel like the work your doing is not good enough, I enjoyed this video and was really helpful I wish you could take more pride in the work you do because it's honestly one of the most useful channels I have seen there is some improvements you could use with a little less stuttering (maybe try and create a habit😂) great work on this channel!

[@18bballt]

I like your content man.

[@luigi5792]

I've smoked for more than 20 cigarettes a day for 10 years and replacing cigarettes with gums simply does not work. Cigarettes are a physical and mental addiction not just a bad habit, I've stopped by the book "How to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carr, he explains this in detail, basically whether you replace anything with the object of your addiction your brain will do nothing but think (in our case) about cigarettes. This is my only criticism for the rest your videos and those of "improvement pill" are really helping me a lot. I am a 24-year-old boy who has always had to deal with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and the feeling that nothing can help me, but your videos have made me think of this last point. Can you make more videos about finding your own passion and the way to go? How to look inside to figure out what you want to do? (I'm sorry for my English, I'm Italian)

[@TheWealthBuildingJourney]

I think it's also useful to cite an author when referencing his (or her, but his, in this particular case) work. Also, be a tad bit wary about saying things like "I think it's called the..." then using actual medical terminology. The amygdala is primarily responsible for emotions (the 'reward' portion of the brain...hence why, when we do something that we've come to expect to happen through a routine -- such as a particular routine like eating when we feel hungry, or smoking at a particular time of day -- our brain rewards us with a powerfully addictive neuro-chemical called dopamine which makes us feel happy [and it's the rush of dopamine which helps conclude the 'cue-routine-reward' loop of a habit]) once it comes in contact with (previously discussed dopamine) to help a person feel happy about accomplishing whatever habit routine he/she initially started. Edit: The book 'The Power of Habit' (by Charles DuHigg) also identifies how to (in a general sense) "determine" how long each individual person 'should' take to form, replace, etc. a habit. Food for thought.

[@vetm.kaleemullah]

yeh....first comment u always makes a quality viedeo

[@whybegin1285]

My criticism for this video is that u may want to use a script in videos. I can't help but notice how often u use phrases such as like, I think, I'm pretty sure, or I can't remember. It comes across as very unprofessional, almost like you yourself don't remember what you are trying to teach us. It's comparable to if I had a teacher at school that constantly stuttered and didn't rlly know the material they were teaching us, I wouldn't have the same respect for them and probably wouldn't listen or pay attention much. I am still subscribed and appreciate the knowledge I gain from these videos, but when you constantly are unsure of yourself, it makes me unsure that I'm going to actually get anything out of the video. Just some healthy criticism for you to work on

[@Jetsudo]

Yeet Sack i think it makes him appear more relatable to the viewer, more intimate and less authoritarian in approach, which helps open you up and follow what he is talking about and not feel you are being told what is 'fact'. If you have a salesman who treats you as a friend than someone putting on a performance, you'll like them more and consider what they have to offer. (friends will trust and buy from friends over strangers). If you're learning things from his videos, then he succeeded. its a laid back approach and for me, feels more natural than him ticking off dot points. he would have scripted it or had an outline, but i feel his approach appears more genuine than coming off as an essay, does that make sense? 0.o

[@whybegin1285]

Jake Bray the problem is that he is teaching with this video. He's not selling us something, so he shouldn't be coming across as our friend or something we're having a conversation with, as he's the one doing all the talking. Since he's teaching us, he should take command, and be more loud and clear. Look at almost any other educational video ever made on KZbin, they stick to a script to get their facts straight, that way the viewer feels that the person they are learning from knows what he is talking about

[@Lwihit]

Jake Bray , the tone was very friendly and "light hearted". But when listing a scientific fact, or reiterating an earlier excersize he asked us to do, there should not be any hesitation in his sentences

[@staceydelbucchia2576]

Awesome...🙏💛🤗

[@DerSmirf]

Need some examples for good habits

[@cianlehane2017]

Pumped for this haha

[@ChaosmanOne]

What about the opposite...I have NO habits and I can't seem to create any (good or bad). How do I create a habit if I don't know how to create a habit?

[@detailed8962]

bro you should really do a video on brain plasticity

[@PracticalPsychologyTips]

Interesting topic, and even more interesting profile pic haha

[@miamoos6566]

Can someone help? When I was younger I used to pull my hair out and then I moved onto chewing on pens, then biting my nails and then slicking my brace (I have a brace plate and I flick it with my tongue all the time) my bad habits get replaced by even more annoying habits. Help?

[@sliceds]

hey practical, how old are you

[@PracticalPsychologyTips]

20 :)

[@ehsan2045]

Suggestion: Add action Plane to your videos, after watch your videos what we must do step by step to Change?

[@niallshetty3918]

Wow Look at ma man growin his channel!

[@mattig89ch]

This video didn't seem as well put together as your previous ones. This one seemed more rushed. Did you rush this video to get it out on time?

[@xI2aiizza]

Your thumbnails with those hot people keep me rather away from your vids because it looks like clickbait, which want to avoid usually.

[@pulse45]

I'm in the middle of the power of habit right now. I agree with someone else on here who said to use a script... I thought your story about e.p. was great and all but very wrong. Good job though

[@grijsmanya7292]

I have a question what if my habit is the reward?

[@grijsmanya7292]

Like in the video if you have a smoking habit is smoking not the reward?

[@comstocktheprophet9144]

I miss the soundtrack

[@Pllutus]

What if my queue is boredom

[@patrickcampbell957]

You said "like" a lot and used "what" incorrectly it was annoying

[@WiccanBast]

I don't know whether or not you prepare a script beforehand or just write down rough notes for your videos but I would sincerely recommend you prepare what you are going to say. The content you are trying to present is good and I can see that you have structured it to some degree, but I feel like the content could be better presented in terms of the way you phrase it. For example, you have the habit or repeating certain words ("like"), or even whole phrases, or correcting yourself, etc. All of this ruins the flow of the video. Also, I have read many of the books you are talking about and when you start mentioning examples from them but do not convey them fully or provide wrong details, it seems unprofessional. So I would recommend you do some fact checking while you write your script. Also, the visuals have become a bit overcrowded and could do with a bit more structuring. For example, when you talking about the cue-habit-reward cycle at the beginning of the video, you somehow crush three images together in the right side of the screen and seemingly in a random order. These little things make it harder to follow the video. Please take this feedback as well-intentioned. I like your channel and would like to see more of the content, but I just think you have the potential to present it in a more tasteful, organized way. I hope you will apply some of my suggestions if they make sense to you. Either way, keep up the good work!

[@PracticalPsychologyTips]

Perfect, this is the exact feedback I love! It was outlined, but not scripted, and future courses will be scripted, thanks!

[@WiccanBast]

You're more than welcome. It's nice to see a KZbinr actively interested in improving their content.

[@weiss240]

You kinda sound like Morty from Rick and Morty LMFAO. XD

[@Kianquenseda]

Positive addiction

[@Walter_fanpage]

I really got to get away from my computer. Not that i have any problem with playing video games, i simply want to do more homework, wahat games keep me away from.

[@sunriseeternity300]

Now+smart+discipline

[@twinglocks7802]

great

[@noblesetsentimentales]

...what's with those thumbnails?

[@gregorybillings9458]

Wow clickbait dang

[@ktcooki276]

If you read all our comments, why haven't you changed the thumbnail??

[@yogeshdeokar2257]

Another clickbait thumbnail 😂

[@daanstam6697]

Go do like 10 pushups when you feel like smoking

[@NatoBoram]

You should use your own video to learn how to replace your habit of placing random women in your thumbnails

[@bAa-xj3ut]

💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@DayTreaper]

This is just wasting time, all of this is completely unnecessary. If you wanna change sth or do sth you just go and do it NOW dont get bothered with it all comes down to how much you want it!

[@twinglocks7802]

get

[@-shortfilms1895]

❤️❤️

[@1992adar]

Who is she in the tumbnil

[@whybegin1285]

Adarsh U don't let the thumbnail control u, keep up the nofap habits

[@AllMyOtherStuffz]

No problem with the core idea, but the advices are not the best. Smoking 3 hours a day? That's like smoking 50 cigarettes a day... Getting addicted to sweets is also bad for you, eat nuts or berries instead. And chewing gum automatically triggers your digestive system, and starts to produce stomach acid.

[@Joined4NatCC]

Google "Patricia Ford Twizzlers" for thumbnail

[@dusanmelentijevic2284]

Two things 1. Thumbnail sucks, change it into something that's related to the content 2. Scripts. You stutter too much, mm and aah, and i think, not really narrative and educational

[@ktcooki276]

Yup, inappropriate thumbnail

[@armymonks6740]

The habit of eating junk

[@RenrenQuirante]

I think the book did not say alzheimer's?

[@shahlaabunaib7909]

I watched a few of your videos and I liked the content a lot. However the thumbnail here is infuriating while we are trying to form good habits and break bad ones can we break the habit of commercialising and objectifying women?! You are adding to a collective confirmation bias that women are objects.

[@sliceds]

FIRST

[@lovesonrana102]

first one.....

[@alexpro9393]

First comment

[@dubthekid2048]

First