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
Sep 7
349 — 7 Uncomfortable Truths That Are Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do About Each One) With Psychotherapist Kier Gaines
Most people wait for the right moment, the right feeling, the right amount of information before they change. But my guest today says it all starts when you confront the seven uncomfortable truths that are holding you back. My guest is Kier Gaines, a licensed professional counsel ... Show More
50m 56s
Aug 31
347 — The One Question That Will Tell You Whether Your Go-To Coping Skill Is Actually Helping You With Dr. Celeste Birkhofer
When something goes wrong in your day—bad news, a disagreement with a loved one, or a tough rejection—what do you actually reach for to cope? Most of us have one move. We drink, we scroll, we run, we clean, we call someone. And it probably works—which is why we keep doing it. But ... Show More
48m 42s
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