The Ultimate Toolkit for Creating New Habits: The Science Made Easy

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Jan 12, 2023

Learn the secrets to forming new habits in a fun and understandable way! Discover the three critical parts of habit formation that many overlook. Explore the role of cues, behaviors, and rewards through relatable anecdotes, including puppy training. Unpack the importance of self-kindness and a supportive environment for success. Plus, get practical tips to identify your motivations and resources for lasting change. With a free companion workbook, you'll be ready to apply these insights in your daily life!

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ADVICE

How to Achieve Lasting Change

Desire and willpower are not enough for lasting change.
Focus on the science of habits to make change stick.

INSIGHT

Simplicity of Habits

Habits are simple, three-part processes: cue, behavior, reward.
People often overcomplicate habits, leading to implementation struggles.

ANECDOTE

Chris's Habit Mastery

Mel Robbins' husband, Chris, demonstrates the power of automated habits.
His effortless routine highlights the ease habits can bring.

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In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly what you need to form new habits.

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.

And if this topic is brand new to you, don’t worry; I have a way of explaining it that’s fun, and so simple even a 5-month-old puppy can understand it.

Just because it’s science doesn’t mean it has to be complicated and boring.

When we make change fun and easy to understand, you’re more likely to be successful in applying all of this research.

That’s why this episode also comes with a free companion workbook, so that you not only listen and learn, but also go deeper and apply what you’re learning to your own life.

You can download that for free at melrobbins.com/habits.

I’ll teach you the three critical parts of forming new habits, and together we’ll unpack the brain research that explains why these parts are essential to your habit-making routine.

When you’re done listening, you’re going to see that you’re making the same mistake most people make: you’re only focused on one part of forming a habit, and you’re missing the other two.

I’m really excited for you to listen, learn, and apply all this knowledge.

New habits begin as something you practice, and after applying this over time, they become who you are.

Xo Mel

Get your free companion download at melrobbins.com/habits.

For full show notes, including all research mentioned in the episode, go to melrobbins.com/podcast.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

8:00: Why willpower doesn’t work
11:15: Why we struggle with new habits
12:30: What actually is a habit?
15:15: The free gift I have for you
15:50: Why are habits important?
19:50: What the research says about successful people
25:10: What’s getting in the way of your new habits
25:50: Three critical parts to all new habits must have
27:40: Two ways Chris and I set ourselves up to succeed with our habits
32:45: Six types of behavior triggers
38:50 What to do if you want to stop that nightly glass of wine

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