5 Essential Hacks I’m Using to Make New Habits Stick

Over deze aflevering

<p>In this episode, you’re about to learn how to make your new habits stick.</p><p> </p><p>If you’ve struggled to be consistent with behavior change, you’re not alone. It’s easy to talk about habits. It’s a whole different thing to apply the science to your life.</p><p> </p><p>You are not the problem.</p><p> </p><p>The problem, when it comes to habits, is the lack of systems and hacks that help you stay consistent.</p><p> </p><p>There are 5 very specific, simple systems backed by science that you have to have in place if you want to make your new habits stick for good.</p><p> </p><p>It doesn’t matter if you’ve already bailed on your New Year’s resolutions or if the only habit you think you’re successful at is failing at habits. I’ve got you.</p><p> </p><p>If your treadmill just became the most expensive laundry hanger you’ve ever purchased, then this episode is for you.</p><p> </p><p>I’ll say it again: </p><p> </p><p>It’s not you; it’s your lack of systems.</p><p> </p><p>Stop relying on willpower to get you through.</p><p> </p><p>That’s not what you need. The research says you need systems.</p><p> </p><p>Today, I’ll teach you 5 essential ones.</p><p> </p><p>Let’s go, because your behavior toolkit masterclass series continues.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </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-32">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p>For a free workbook that dives deeper into the topic of habits and helps you apply what you learn, <a href="http://www.melrobbins.com/habits">click here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>This episode works together with the episode “The Ultimate Toolkit for Creating New Habits.” After you finish this one, check out that episode <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-31">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>This episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>1:36: Why it’s important to understand how to make habits stick</li><li>4:50: The 75-day challenge I’ve taken on this year </li><li>9:30: The honest conversation you need to have with yourself before any change</li><li>13:35: What to do if you don’t even know where to start with habits</li><li>15:55: The five systems that will help you finally stick to your habits</li><li>24:00: A simple hack from Harvard Business School to help you make better decisions</li><li>28:25: The simple trick that helped people be twice as successful at quitting smoking</li><li>32:40: The M&M experiment that proves decision fatigue is a real thing</li><li>38:24: Why tracking your progress is non-negotiable </li><li>49:30: The plan that will save your promises to yourself</li><li>51:35: The “keys to the kingdom” – establish this habit and others will follow more easily</li></ul><p> </p><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>