We all have sets of routines that we like to follow, whether it’s common like brushing your teeth twice a day, or unique to our interests like working out the same way each week. Today’s guest believes we can set even stronger routines by shifting from a “habitual” mindset to a “ritual” mindset. Michael Norton is the author of “The Ritual Effect: From Habit ... Show More
Sep 14
Where You’re Losing Time and How to Get It Back
Laura Vanderkam tracks her time in 30-minute increments and has been for over a decade. That’s 336 half-hour blocks over the course of a week. After reviewing thousands of people’s schedules, she finds, again and again, that most of us are sitting on more time than we think. We j ... Show More
26m 51s
Aug 31
What Behavioral Science Says About Leading Under Pressure
For a lot of people, work feels especially chaotic right now.. Projects start and don't finish. Layoffs happen, then reorgs, then new strategies, and through all of it, managers are expected to have the answers. Caroline Webb spent 25 years coaching leaders through exactly this k ... Show More
29m 49s
May 2024
The Science of Rituals & How They Can Transform Our Health, Happiness and Relationships with Professor Michael Norton #452
Have you ever thought about the role that rituals play in our health and wellbeing? Whether it's a morning routine, a pre-game warmup, or a cultural tradition, rituals can provide us with structure, meaning, and connection. Today’s guest is Professor Michael Norton, Professor of ... Show More
1h 48m
Sep 2024
This Harvard Professor Studies Our Weird Rituals
Whether clinking a glass with a friend, blowing on a cake, touching wood for good luck or tapping the plane before boarding, most of us have at least one weird ritual. Today’s guest, Harvard Professor Mike Norton, studied them for years. In today’s Nudge episode, he shares his fi ... Show More
31m 15s
Jul 2024
How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise to new ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 2021
Old Habits and New Rituals (with Mike Norton)
Youngme and Felix invite their friend and bestselling author, Harvard Business School professor Mike Norton , to discuss the old habits and new rituals we have formed over the past year, during the pandemic.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Pique (an app to spur curi ... Show More
31m 16s
Jun 2025
BITESIZE | The Surprising Secret to Making New Habits Stick | Professor Michael Norton #566
How can we create new habits – and stick to them? Is it really a case of will power, motivation, then repetition? Or could there be a simpler approach? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational st ... Show More
23m 52s
Aug 2024
Everyday Rituals for More Intention (& Less Dissociation) *witchy
#158. Sometimes I like to verge on the side of witch-y, and today we’re diving into a more spiritual realm with everyday rituals to keep us present. I use the word “ritual,” vs “routine,” because a ritual evokes a certain intention or meaning, rather than simply being a series of ... Show More
44m 42s
Oct 2021
Creating Sacred, Inspiring Rituals & Routines You Love
In this episode of Just Glow With It, we are chatting all about rituals and routines, specifically how to create your own beautiful, inspiring and sacred rituals and routines that you love! I get a lot of questions about this topic. From "how do I create a morning/evening routine ... Show More
17m 3s
Nov 2020
Harnessing the power of atomic habits to break bad habits and build good ones
Never underestimate the power of habits, especially the teeny, tiny ones we repeat every day, the ones author James Clear calls “atomic habits”. We discuss Clear’s ideas of how we can harness habits to perform better at work especially in these stressful pandemic times with fangi ... Show More
25m 16s