It’s hard to believe that change is possible when all the evidence seems to point to the contrary. And this is why it is so important to collect evidence that a different choice is possible.
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We humans like comfort. We believe that making ourselves comfortable is a good way to take care of ourselves and make ourselves feel content. But is this desire truly helpful or is it simply a way to keep ourselves stuck exactly where we are?
Continue reading “Ep 18: Is Comfort Overrated?”Ep 17: Getting Gritty with Rebecca Louise
You have probably heard the word ‘grit’ thrown around, but what does it really mean? Our guest on this episode boils it down to “getting back up, one more time.”
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What are the pros and cons of using rewards vs. consequences as our compelling reason to change?
Ep 15: Make the Most of an Impulse
In this episode, we talk about impulse control and how giving in to unplanned urges can really get in the way of achieving lasting change. Not only that, but it can rob us of the pleasure of anticipating and maximizing an indulgence.
Ep 14: Your Past Does Not Predict Your Future
In this episode, we discuss why our past failures (or successes) don’t predict our future successes (or failures). Then, more importantly, we get into how to clear a path for future change and growth.
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Ep 8: Practice Makes Permanent
In this episode, we are moving down the list to #6 (of our eight key behaviors) and discussing why practice is important … and also why it may be more nuanced than you might have thought. (Hint: it’s more than just repetition).
Ep 7: Creating Your Support Strategy
Take a close look at your social circles and your home/work habitat. Do the groups you belong to embody the identity you strive for? Does your home or office reflect the identity you dream of? If not, what can you easily change or adapt to make them more aligned with your vision of your Ideal Self?
Ep 6: The Hidden Cost of Unmet Goals
When you identify something that you want to change – and then don’t take action or make progress – you start to pay a sort of psychic tax.
Ep 5: You Must Have a Plan
The power of planning (it’s not what you think)!
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