Your brain plays psychological tricks on you when you try to change your habits. It will try to talk you into indulging in a bad habit and convince you to abandon your good habits.
Fortunately, there's a powerful strategy we use in the therapy office that can boost your willpower right when you need it most.
Here are some things I share:
Why our brains try ... Show More
Nov 2
365 — Why Depression in Men Almost Never Looks Like Sadness and the Things That Actually Help With Therapist Jor-El Caraballo
Depression in men rarely looks like sadness and instead, looks like irritability and impatience. And because it rarely looks like what we think depression should look. like, it often goes undetected and untreated for years. Whether you’re a man who recognizes some of these signs ... Show More
48m 53s
Oct 30
364 — How to Stop Making a Hard Situation Even More Miserable
Without meaning to, most of us make hard situations even harder with the stories we tell ourselves about them. The good news is you can stop adding extra misery, no matter how tough things get. Today I’m sharing three simple tools to keep you from fueling your misery, plus how to ... Show More
18m 39s
Oct 26
363 - Busy But Not Getting Enough Done? The Only 3 Things You Need to Be More Productive With Dr. Christian Poensgen
Do you feel busy all day but still go to bed wondering what you actually got done? Maybe you've tried productivity tricks like waking up early, tracking your habits or downloading apps and when it doesn't work, you decide you're the problem. Well research suggests the average per ... Show More
56m 55s
Aug 2025
How to Build Willpower (and Change Your Brain)
Do you struggle to stay disciplined and follow through when life gets hard? In this episode, I reveal the neuroscience behind building willpower, how to train your brain to overcome resistance, and the daily habits that rewire your mind for lasting discipline.
Are you ready to s ... Show More
20m 8s
Jul 2025
3671: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3671: Paula Pant challenges the myth that willpower is the key to success, revealing how environment, systems, and identity ... Show More
9m 36s