Preparing a quiet space
A practical companion resource for craving, habit loops, meditation, and daily practice surfaces.
Why This Helps
Creator
TED
Duration
9:25
Summary
available
Audience
People in recovery, Clinicians
Recovery Pathway
Mindfulness, Daily practice
Summary
This talk is a strong bridge from media into practice: identify the cue, bring curiosity to the urge, and choose a next recovery action.
Key Takeaways
Transcript
Status
available
Curiosity and mindful awareness are presented as ways to work with cravings.
Useful for practice recommendations, not as a standalone treatment plan.
Chapters
0:00
Habit loops
Introduces cue, behavior, and reward patterns.
3:50
Mindful curiosity
Shows how curiosity can change the reward value of a habit.
7:20
Practice application
Connects the idea to repeated daily practice.
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