Self-Brain Surgery™ for Holidays and Habits (S12E11)

The Self-Brain Surgery™ Podcast with Dr. Lee Warren

In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren tackles the challenges of maintaining positive habits during the holiday season, a time often filled with stress and triggers. Drawing from his upcoming book, The Self-Brain Surgery Handbook, he introduces two innovative self-brain surgery techniques: the "Five-Minute Freeze" and "Flash Forward to Flashback." These methods are designed to help listeners resist reverting to harmful habits by fostering self-awareness, encouraging reflection, and leveraging neuroplasticity to reinforce healthier behaviors. Dr. Warren also weaves in spiritual insights and scripture to empower individuals in their journey toward resilience and transformation.

Chapters

• 0:16 Holiday Habits and Self-Brain Surgery
• 2:23 Temptations and Triggers
• 4:40 Introducing the Five-Minute Freeze
• 7:33 The Neuroscience of Habits
• 12:00 Understanding Temptation
• 14:08 Transforming Your Mind
• 15:35 Building Discipline with the Five-Minute Freeze
• 22:55 Exposing Underlying Behaviors
• 26:37 Flash Forward to Flashback
• 30:34 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

Key Takeaways

1. The Five-Minute Freeze

• Pause before acting on a habit to consider its immediate and long-term consequences (5 minutes, 5 days, 5 years).
• Helps engage the rational part of the brain, breaking the cycle of impulsive, limbic-driven responses.

1. Flash Forward to Flashback

• Reflect on past instances of indulging in habits to recall negative consequences.
• Use these memories to inform present decisions and visualize a better future.

1. Neuroplasticity in Action

• Repeated thoughts and actions create neural pathways that make behaviors automatic.
• Breaking old habits and forming new ones require intentional effort to "rewire" the brain.

1. Spiritual Foundations

• Scripture highlights the importance of transforming the mind to change behaviors (Romans 12:2).
• God provides opportunities to resist temptation, offering hope for lasting change.

Quotes from the Episode

• "Thoughts become things. If you want to change your life, start with your thinking."
• "You don’t rise to the occasion; you fall to the level of your preparation."
• "Love tomorrow more than you hate how you feel right now."

Tags

#PositiveHabits #HolidayStress #SelfBrainSurgery #Neuroplasticity #Resilience #FiveMinuteFreeze #FlashForwardToFlashback #Transformation

Actionable Steps

• Practice the Five-Minute Freeze during moments of temptation.
• Conduct a "Thought Biopsy" to identify and challenge disordered thinking patterns.
• Use the Flash Forward to Flashback method to reinforce healthier choices.
• Anticipate potential triggers and prepare with intentional strategies to stay on track.
• Related episodes: [Insert Links to Relevant Podcast Episodes]
• Follow Dr. Lee Warren on Instagram: @drleewarren

Listener Challenge

This holiday season, commit to practicing the Five-Minute Freeze at least once daily. Share your experience on social media using #SelfBrainSurgery and tag @drleewarren to join the conversation!

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