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Oct 2024
56m 18s

Build Amazing Habits: Simple Steps to Br...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

If you struggle to make new habits stick, you are not the problem.

You've just been missing the right tools and strategies to make real change happen. 

In this episode, you’re going to learn the simple ways to break bad habits and form new ones.

Mel is revealing the 3 biggest mistakes you are likely making when trying to change your behavior and why it’s not about willpower.

She is breaking down the science of habit formation so you can finally understand why your bad habits keep holding you back—and how to flip the script.

This is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you apply the research to your life and take the exact steps you need to make lasting change.

This episode will help you beat your next urge to doom scroll, snack, smoke, or self-sabotage. 

This is the breakthrough you've been waiting for!

If you want more science-backed hacks for more confidence and productivity, listen to this episode next: 4 Habits for Energy, Productivity, & Happiness That Changed My Life (Science-Backed)

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