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Personal Development
Podcast Lesson
"Interrupt cravings with STOP before acting on them Eric Garland describes a four-step field technique called STOP: literally stop before acting on an addictive impulse, take a few mindful breaths (even 30 seconds is enough), observe your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations in the presence of the craving, then proceed with intention rather than autopilot. A critical observation embedded in the practice is that "cravings don't last forever — they actually are impermanent, they change over time," meaning that pausing and watching a craving is itself a way to weaken it rather than feed it. Anyone who practices STOP before reaching for their phone, a snack, or a drink will gradually find the urge losing force each time they interrupt the automatic loop. Source: Eric Garland, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, MORE Protocol Episode"
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10% Happier
Dan Harris
"The Meditation Practice That Matches Pain Pills in Clinical Trials | Eric Garland"
⏱ 28:00 into the episode
Why This Lesson Matters
This insight from 10% Happier represents one of the core ideas explored in "The Meditation Practice That Matches Pain Pills in Clinical Trials | Eric Garland". Personal Development podcasts consistently surface lessons that are immediately applicable — and this one is no exception. The timestamp link below takes you directly to the moment this was said, so you can hear it in context.