Good Life Project How to Change Your Habits For Life | Katy Milkman
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Jun 16, 2025 
Katy Milkman, an award-winning author and Wharton professor, dives into the art of behavior change. She shares surprising strategies like temptation bundling and flexible commitments that can help solidify long-lasting habits. Katy also discusses the role of present bias in decision-making, illustrating how it can derail goals. The conversation redefines laziness as a potential ally in making better choices, emphasizing the importance of environmental defaults. With a mix of personal anecdotes and research, Katy inspires listeners to rethink their approaches to habits and motivation.
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Impact of Present Bias
- Present bias causes us to overweight immediate rewards and undervalue future costs.
- This explains why people often fail to adopt behaviors beneficial in the long term.
Harness Temptation Bundling
- Use temptation bundling by pairing a beneficial but unappealing activity with an instantly gratifying one.
- This strategy makes the desired behavior more enjoyable and easier to sustain.
Laziness Drives Habit Efficiency
- Laziness is an efficiency mechanism that drives us to take the path of least resistance.
- Habits are autopilot behaviors saving mental effort for more important tasks.
