The Ultimate Toolkit for Creating New Habits: The Science Made Easy

About this episode

<p>In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly what you need to form new habits.</p><p> </p><p>Even if you think you already know everything there is to know about habits, you probably still struggle to apply this knowledge and make change stick.</p><p> </p><p>And if this topic is brand new to you, don’t worry; I have a way of explaining it that’s fun, and so simple even a 5-month-old puppy can understand it.</p><p> </p><p>Just because it’s science doesn’t mean it has to be complicated and boring.</p><p> </p><p>When we make change fun and easy to understand, you’re more likely to be successful in applying all of this research.</p><p> </p><p>That’s why this episode also comes with a free companion workbook, so that you not only listen and learn, but also go deeper and apply what you’re learning to your own life.</p><p> </p><p>You can download that for free at <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/habits">melrobbins.com/habits.</a></p><p> </p><p>I’ll teach you the three critical parts of forming new habits, and together we’ll unpack the brain research that explains why these parts are essential to your habit-making routine.</p><p> </p><p>When you’re done listening, you’re going to see that you’re making the same mistake most people make: you’re only focused on one part of forming a habit, and you’re missing the other two.</p><p> </p><p>I’m really excited for you to listen, learn, and apply all this knowledge.</p><p> </p><p>New habits begin as something you practice, and after applying this over time, they become who you are.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p> </p><p>Get your free companion download at <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/habits">melrobbins.com/habits</a>.</p><p> </p><p>For full show notes, including all research mentioned in the episode, go to <a href="http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-31">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>8:00: Why willpower doesn’t work</li><li>11:15: Why we struggle with new habits</li><li>12:30: What actually is a habit?</li><li>15:15: The free gift I have for you</li><li>15:50: Why are habits important?</li><li>19:50: What the research says about successful people</li><li>25:10: What’s getting in the way of your new habits</li><li>25:50: Three critical parts to all new habits must have</li><li>27:40: Two ways Chris and I set ourselves up to succeed with our habits</li><li>32:45: Six types of behavior triggers </li><li>38:50 What to do if you want to stop that nightly glass of wine</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>