Urge-surfing mindfulness + temptation exposure = no-go practice?
What are your thoughts on combining urge-surfing mindfulness meditation with intentionally/preemptively exposing yourself to a specific temptation in real life and in real time as a way to do no-go practice and increase willpower? For example, setting the box of donuts in front of you and practicing how long you can resist?
Drawing up short-term memories quickly and accurately
As a supervisor at my job I'm often asked to recount events from months before, mostly insignificant events (at the time of occurrence anyhow). I am very careful in my immediate answers, as my short-term memory is not the best and I am fully aware of this and never want to say the wrong thing or end up saying something that is flat out wrong which could be wrongfully used. Memories are always unintentionally shaped by personal bias/perception which is potentially worrisome in the wrong situation. Just want to be responsible and fair as much as possible to the people around me. I tend to only recall things that are important or of great interest, and block out all the rest, because it's just a waste of space in my brain, so to speak. (I have a 50 year old brain, it's quite crowded. Unfortunately I feel like my memories have been harder to recall accurately since my late thirties, I mean seriously, where do they all accumulate over the years as we get older??) What usually happens is that my memories will flood back hours or days later because I've been thinking about it, which is quite inconvenient as far as timing goes. Is there any protocol to draw up more accurate memories more quickly? Thank you.
Healthy Circadian cycle for long haul pilots
Dear Dr. Huberman, As a long-haul airline pilot, I often face the challenge of managing my circadian rhythm due to irregular work hours and constant changes in time zones. This lifestyle makes it difficult to maintain a consistent sleep-wake cycle, which I understand is crucial for overall health and cognitive function. Could you provide insights or recommendations on how pilots in my situation could manage their circadian rhythms more effectively? Specifically, I am interested in any strategies that could help minimize the health impacts of irregular sleep patterns and maximize recovery during periods when stable sleep is possible. Additionally, any advice on integrating these practices with a healthy diet and exercise routine would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Mario Young
Vomiting, nausea, stomach bugs (not diarrhea), emesis
What are recommended tips for preventing and managing symptoms of vomiting, nausea, stomach bugs (not diarrhea), and emesis? Whenever I get sick this way, the pain is so bad and debilitating that I feel like my life is ending. Even if there's no magic cure, I'd like to not feel like dying or suicidal when sick with the aforementioned symptoms.
Urge-surfing mindfulness + temptation exposure = no-go practice?
What are your thoughts on combining urge-surfing mindfulness meditation with intentionally/preemptively exposing yourself to a specific temptation in real life and in real time as a way to do no-go practice and increase willpower? For example, setting the box of donuts in front of you and practicing how long you can resist?