Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Build Healthy Habits That Last a Lifetime | BJ Fogg #146
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Jan 8, 2021 
In this engaging conversation, BJ Fogg, a leading expert in behavior change, shares his innovative approach to forming healthy habits. He emphasizes the importance of emotions, explaining how feeling successful can reinforce positive behaviors. BJ offers practical insights on overcoming barriers to fitness and introduces an easy, equipment-free workout. He stresses the power of starting small and how tiny habits can create ripples that change identity, leading to lasting health improvements. Celebrate those small wins for a brighter future!
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Hacking Habit Formation
- Scale down desired behaviors to small, easily achievable steps.
- Celebrate small successes to reinforce positive emotions and wire in the habit.
Emotions Create Habits
- Success wires in habits, not repetition.
- Positive emotions, especially feelings of success, make a behavior automatic.
Small Changes, Big Results
- Dr. Chatterjee's patient initially failed to implement a demanding strength training routine.
- Switching to a small, manageable workout at home led to increased engagement and success.