Topic: Habituation

The subconscious mind does not learn through reading or listening like the conscious mind; it requires specific methods to accept new data. The two primary natural ways to reprogram the subconscious are hypnosis, which mirrors the childhood theta state, and habituation through repetitive practice. Just as one learns the alphabet or how to drive through repetition, new life behaviors must be practiced until they become automatic habits.

Duncan Trussell explains how to apply mindfulness to modern distractions, using his own addiction to the Blizzard game Hearthstone as an example. Instead of quitting the game through willpower, he simply watched his physical and emotional reactions while playing, which he described as a "dopamine seizure." This objective observation eventually caused his desire to play the game to naturally dissipate.