Episode 113 • • 1:01 - 2:42
113: Episode 113: Could your words be harming your productivity?
Confirmation Bias and Subconscious Eavesdropping in Behavior Patterns
Confirmation bias and subconscious "eavesdropping" reinforce negative self-narratives and keep individuals stuck in unhelpful habits. Using an anecdote about a husband's belief regarding oncoming traffic, the discussion illustrates how the brain filters information to prove existing beliefs true. When individuals label themselves as procrastinators, the subconscious treats these statements as instructions to maintain that identity for safety.