The Science of Making & Breaking Habits

What if the discomfort you’re trying to avoid is actually the thing that could make you stronger? In this episode, I break down the psychology of resilience and show you how to stop treating fear as a warning, push just beyond your comfort zone, and train yourself to handle hard ... Show More

What if you could completely change your life in the next 365 days? In this episode, I break down the five steps you need to take to transform your mindset, habits, identity, and direction—from taking total ownership of your life to creating a clear vision, reverse-engineering yo ... Show More

Why do you keep procrastinating even when you know exactly what you need to do? In this episode, I break down why procrastination isn’t laziness or a lack of willpower—it’s your brain and nervous system trying to protect you from fear, failure, judgment, and uncertainty. I’ll sho ... Show More

In this episode, I review the science of habit formation and habit elimination and how the process of neuroplasticity (brain rewiring) underlies these processes. I describe two new systems for habit formation. The first system is grounded in the neuroscience of brain states and o ... Show More

Please note: this is a re-released episode. In this episode, we delve into the science behind habit formation and explore practical strategies to build new habits that actually stick. From understanding the habit loop to implementing effective cues and rewards, we'll uncover the ... Show More

You brush your teeth every day without thinking about it. Why can't working out feel the same way?Some habits are effortless. You don't negotiate with yourself about brushing your teeth. You don't need motivation. You just do it. But other habits, the ones that could actually tra ... Show More

In this episode we discover the science behind habits, how they're formed, how they can be broken, and the fascinating role self-perception plays in the process. We explore the power of reframing uncomfortable tasks, how habits are influenced by our self-image, and why pushing yo ... Show More

<p>In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly what you need to form new habits.</p><p> </p><p>Even if you think you already know everything there is to know about habits, you probably still struggle to apply this knowledge and make change stick.</p><p> </p><p>And if this topi ... Show More

<p>How long does it take to make or break a habit? Is this really the year you make major changes or learn a new craft? Robert and Julie break down the science of it all in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="h ... Show More

How do you master your habits? First, you create your habits; then your habits create you. That’s the subject of this episode. The treasures you seek in your life and learning is hidden in your daily routine. But how do you create a brand new habit? How do you stop the habit that ... Show More

How To Like Your Life PodcastEpisode 4 - How to Break "Bad" Habits and Adopt More Supportive OnesIn the episode of How To Like Your Life, you’ll learn how to break those unhelpful habits that you have in your life and replace them with supportive ones easily. This is part 1 of a ... Show More

<p>If you struggle to make new habits stick, you are not the problem.</p><p>You've just been missing the right tools and strategies to make real change happen. </p><p>In this episode, you’re going to learn the simple ways to break bad habits and form new ones.</p><p>Mel is reveal ... Show More

Think about your habits, the things you do automatically without much thought — from brushing your teeth in the morning to scrolling social media before bed.There’s a lot going on with these behaviors.On one level, they’re just routines and actions wired into our brains through r ... Show More