Almost everybody has bad habits, and for some, it can be quite a pain to get rid of them. The Pavlok wristband takes that ‘pain’ to another level because this $200 device will literally give you a shock every time you do something related to a bad habit you want to get rid of. For example, if you’ve always wanted to stop smoking and nothing seems to work out, this shock bracelet might be your best bet.
So how does it work, exactly?
There’s definitely scientific reasoning behind the Pavlok wristband, and it’s not just a gimmick. In order to break your bad habits, the makers of the bracelet have decided to implement something called aversion therapy. According to multiple scientists and studies, aversion therapy is the most effective way to break bad habits.
You also might have noticed that the name ‘Pavlok’ is very similar to ‘Pavlov’, known for his conditioning experiments.
The working of the bracelet itself is pretty simple: you have to associate your bad habit (overeating, smoking, grinding your teeth, biting your nails…), with a rather negative stimulus. In this case, that’s a shock coming from your wrist. Every time you have a moment of weakness and indulge in your bad habit, give yourself a shock with the Pavlok bracelet.
After a while, your brain should start to associate that negative stimulus of the electrical shock with the bad habit in question, and the urge to perform that habit will disappear. It’s pavlovian conditioning at its best.
“Pavlok allows you to speak your reptile brain’s language by adding an unpleasant element (a safe and harmless ‘zap’ of electricity on your wrist) to what you have been taught to love (your nasty lingering habit). Quickly conditioning your mind to associate an “unpleasant” feeling with your bad habit… and stopping it all together,” the website reads.
Every time you have a craving for something bad, hit that lightning bolt and you’ll get a shock.
Of course, the makers of the Pavlok bracelet have made sure that the product is a hundred percent safe. First of all, every and all shocks are administered by yourself, meaning that the bracelet won’t shock you unexpectedly.
The device also connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth, and you can adjust the intensity of the shock to your liking. It’s also a hundred percent safe and tested and approved by the necessary regulations, and it’s available on trustworthy websites such as Amazon and other large retailers.
You can charge the Pavlok bracelet via USB just like other wearable devices and it holds 150 zaps per charge.
The reviews indicate the bracelet actually works.
Admittedly, the whole thing does sound a bit gimmicky, but the conditioning actually does wonders for some. Amazon reviews are fairly positive and plenty of people effectively got rid of bad habits thanks to the shock bracelet.
“Wrist band is a little awkward but it does allow for the contacts to be positioned closely to your skin for the best results. I’ve only used the button on the device to administer the shock. I can’t comment on how the hand motion function works. The app is ok and does give some information and videos on how to beat whatever habbit you’re trying to break. At 100% on a decent charge it is more than enough of a zap to get your attention. I’m glad I bought it, so far I believe it is working. It’s not going to cure a lifelong issue in a few days so you have to stick to their plan and really work on it,” one buyer on Amazon wrote.
You can also use it as an alarm clock to get out of bed easier.
This bracelet definitely is a cool and unique way to try and get rid of your bad habits.
If you want to pick one up for yourself, you can find these bracelets in all sorts of colors on Amazon and other websites. The ‘Pavlok 2’ is a slightly refined and improved model compared to the first release. According to the manufacturer, over 50,000 people have tried this bracelet before.
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