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A Better Way To Respond to Cravings
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Cravings and Indulgence
Craving is a natural reaction to things we desire, and we generally react in two ways when we crave something:
- Resisting the pull: We take the uncomfortable option to resist the urge and kill our craving.
- Indulge: We give in to the craving, which has several costs: Money, Regret, Shame, and Indigestion, to name a few.
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Responding To Craving
The usual reaction of resisting or relenting to cravings can be replaced by awareness about the craving and approaching it with curiosity.
Observe the body's reaction and the mind's tingle towards the thing that is craved and see if it lasts long if just left to itself. This diverts the mind's attention by engaging it in a curious self-analysis and makes us aware of the craving, helping us make adjustments in our routine, as we get to know the cycle of these sensory events.
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- Lower stress levels: stress promotes cravings for comfort foods.
- Drink plenty of water: Dehydration manifests itself as hunger, so when you get a craving, drink water.
- Get enough sleep: not getting enough sleep alters the hormonal balance.
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"Healthy: Dark Chocolate
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