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How can you practice 'urge surfing' when faced with everyday temptations?
Urge surfing is not just for drug addiction. It works for any unwanted habit, like reaching for junk food, checking your phone constantly, or losing your temper. By learning to sit with the physical discomfort of the urge without giving in, you build mental muscle.
Action
The next time you feel a strong urge to check your phone or eat a sugary snack, stop. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Notice where you feel the urge in your body. Watch it peak like a wave, and wait five minutes for it to subside.
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