Hes spent more than 20 years researching habit change and the science of self-mastery.
His newest book, Unwinding Anxiety, became an instant New York Times bestseller.
He also created an app that helps people change unwanted behaviors, such as smoking and emotional eating.
Verywell / Julie Bang
Why Dr.
Brewer Is Mentally Strong
Dr.
Brewer invests his time into learning and teaching people how to create positive changes in their lives.
But he also says hes not conducting research hes conducting me-search.
Hes combined modern-day science with ancient wisdom.
The strategies he teaches people have been found to be more effective at relieving anxiety than medication.
But thats not true.
Building mental muscle can help you stay healthier.
But it doesnt mean you wont experience struggles and discomfort along the way.
In fact, mental strength involves allowing yourself to experience and express uncomfortable emotions, rather than suppress them.
Anxiety is an emotion most people go to great lengths to avoid.
But learning how to tolerate it a little more could be the key to freeing yourself from anxiety.
Dr. Jud shares how to allow yourself to experience an uncomfortable emotion without running from it.
Quotes From Dr.
Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Habits form through what’s calledreinforcement learning.
If something’s pleasant or feels good, our brains are going to learn to do that again.
If something’s unpleasant, our brain is going to say, Hey, make that go away.
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