The Power Of Habits: How To Make Sustainable Change In The New Year And The Differences Between Habits And Resolutions

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever felt like you want to make some big changes in your life, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you've tried to make changes before, but found it too overwhelming and ended up giving up? If so, you're not alone.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research has shown that making small, incremental changes to our habits can lead to big improvements in our overall happiness and health. And the best part is, these changes don't have to be drastic or overwhelming. In fact, sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we kick off 2023, we're discussing the power of small habit changes and how they can improve your overall well-being.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/131998/157-QC1.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></span></p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identify a specific habit you want to improve or change. Start by choosing one habit to focus on, rather than trying to make multiple changes at once.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make the habit easier to perform. Use James Clear’s "Four Laws of Behavior Change" to make the cues for the habit more noticeable, the rewards more satisfying, and the barriers for the habit more difficult to overcome.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Establish a new identity around the habit. Reflect on your values and consider how the habit aligns with your identity. Make a list of the benefits of adopting the habit and remind yourself of these benefits when you are tempted to skip the habit.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use the "Two-Minute Rule" to start building the habit. Start with a small, manageable action that can be completed in two minutes or less. Gradually increase the duration of the habit as it becomes easier to perform.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eliminate the cues