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Jan 2025
53m 34s

5 Ways to Actually Make Your Habits Stic...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

In this episode, you’ll learn how to actually stick to your goals this year. 

Mel shares 5 rules that will make any new habit stick. These hacks are simple, evidence-based, and easy to apply. 

They help you avoid the most common traps people fall into: feeling tired, lazy, and deciding to give up on your goals.

You’re not alone—many people end up quitting. But not you. Not this time. 

Because by the time you finish listening to today’s jam-packed episode, you’ll know the 5 powerful, science-backed strategies to make your habits stick for good. 

Whether it’s staying consistent with your fitness goals, building better money habits, or committing to Dry January, these tools will help you stay on track—even on the days you want to give up.

You’ll learn the powerful link between habits and your identity, simple ways to trick your brain into action, and how to bounce back quickly from slip-ups. 

This is the ultimate episode for anyone who’s tired of starting over and ready to lock in the habits that lead to lasting change. These tips are practical, proven, and so easy to apply, you’ll be on your way to success before the episode is over. 

This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top. 

Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this personal, tactical, and relatable episode, listen to this one next, about how to use your mornings better this year: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & Focus

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