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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Build Amazing Habits: Simple Steps to Break Bad Habits & Make Good Ones Stick

Oct 12, 2024
Struggling to stick to new habits? Discover why it’s not about willpower but the right strategies. Uncover the three common mistakes that keep you from making lasting changes and learn the science behind habit formation. Get practical tools to replace bad habits with positive ones. Explore how triggers, behaviors, and rewards are key to building successful routines. Plus, hear personal stories that illustrate effective habit changes and methods to establish healthy boundaries for better outcomes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognizing the importance of effective strategies rather than solely relying on willpower is essential for successful habit formation.
  • Understanding the three-part structure of habit loops—trigger, behavior, and reward—can significantly enhance one’s ability to create lasting habits.

Deep dives

The Basics of Habit Formation

Understanding the fundamentals of habit formation is crucial for successfully achieving personal goals. Habits are patterns of behavior that can be categorized as neither good nor bad, but as automatic responses to triggers. Most people struggle to change their habits not because they lack determination, but because they have not implemented effective strategies to replace old habits with new ones. This recognition that habits can be restructured by understanding their underlying mechanics is an empowering realization that simplifies the journey toward change.

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