Joining Dr. Becky is James Clear, the best-selling author of 'Atomic Habits,' known for his expertise in habit formation. They tackle the challenges of developing good habits for both parents and children. The conversation highlights the importance of making habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. Clear shares innovative strategies like the 'two-minute rule' to integrate self-care into busy parenting routines. They also explore how fun and intrinsic motivation can transform habit-building into an enjoyable process for kids.
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Prioritize Self-Care
Accept that self-care requires effort and planning, especially with young children.
Identify and give up habits from previous life stages that no longer fit your current needs.
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Self-Care and Discomfort
Self-care often coincides with someone being upset, especially children.
Accept this dynamic as normal, rather than expecting seamless cooperation.
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Practical Self-Care Tips
Delegate childcare to create dedicated self-care time.
Use the "two-minute rule": scale down any habit to a two-minute version to make starting easier.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
Developing good habits is hard. Whether it's for us as parents or for our children. This week, author James Clear joins Dr. Becky to talk about the four things you and your kids need to do in order to develop good habits.
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For James Clear’s best-selling novel: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
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