Notes from Dr. Nicola Peres Lecture on Breaking Out of Habit Self

Introduction

• Dr. Nicola Peres, a holistic psychologist, discusses breaking out of the "habit self."
• Overview of what habit self is and five steps to break free from it.

What is Habit Self?

• Definition: The conditioned self based on past experiences.
  • Components: Thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and bodily responses are conditioned by experiences.
• Patterns of Behavior: Humans are habitual creatures, evident in behavior, daily habits, and relationships.
• Autopilot Mode: Many people live on autopilot, influenced by the subconscious mind and habit self.

Five Steps to Practice Breaking Out of Habit Self

Step 1: Build a Discipline Habit Muscle

• Create Small Daily Promises: Focus on small habits to cultivate discipline.
  • Example: Drinking a glass of water or spending five minutes in silence.
• Intention + Action: Set an intention and follow through with action.
• Requires practice and consistency to develop discipline.

Step 2: Future Self Journal to Create Consciousness

• Use journaling as a tool to set daily intentions.
• Helps to activate consciousness and focus on the change desired.
• Daily journaling prompts can help keep intentions front and center, aiding in breaking habits.

Step 3: Get Past Mental Resistance

• Challenges: Mental resistance will emerge, providing reasons not to change.
• Physical Reactions: May feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar when trying new things.
• Practice Commitment: Stay dedicated to keeping promises despite internal resistance.

Step 4: Celebrate Victories

• Importance of Recognition: Celebrate keeping your habits and intentions.
• Recognizing small victories provides motivation to continue and counteracts mental resistance.
• Acknowledge progress regardless of how small; it's vital for empowerment.

Step 5: Reframe Stories Around Failure

• Changing Perspectives: Many view failure as catastrophic which hinders progress.
• Opportunity Mindset: Each moment presents a chance for a new choice, regardless of past failures.
• Encouragement: Actively remind oneself that every moment affords a new opportunity to achieve set goals.

Conclusion

• Importance of breaking free from the habit self for personal growth.
• Encouragement to apply the discussed steps and cultivate a more conscious way of living.
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