Self-care is proven to reduce stress and anxiety levels while increasing self-compassion its a vital cog in my morning routine. I invite you to take sometime for yourself and focus on small, daily tasks like reading for 15-minutes. Journaling which provides an opportunity for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts and behaviors. Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. Implementing a small change to your morning routine can help carry you more calmly through your day Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap the “+” in the top right corner Tap “Follow” Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Kendall Toole is a leading Peloton Instructor, Equity Investor in X2 Performance, Mental Health Advocate, and all-around BADASS. In this episode, Kendall shares her inspiring story of how she went from being lost and severely depressed to living the healthy and purposeful life she lives now. Kendall’s fighting spirit will inspire you to go another round with whatever challenges you’re facing. Don’t miss this one! Follow Kendall on Instagram: @fitxkendall Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts:                 1. Click Here: Born or Made                 2. Tap the “+” in the top right corner                 3. Tap “Follow” Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com Check out the episode show notes HERE

Morning routines are everything for me and while I do keep them pretty consistent, I am always looking for ways to improve wherever I can. In today’s episode, I share 3 simple things with you that you can work on incorporating into your morning routine.  [Editor’s Note: This episode was manually recorded by cell phone while Michael was on a hiking trip. As a result, the audio may sound different than what you’re used to] Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Born or Made Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Whether it’s files on our desktops or dishes in our sinks, we have a tendency to let things build up throughout our days. These messes can have a negative impact on your mindset and impede your progress for the day. In today’s episode, I share a habit that will help you STREAMLINE your day and your cleanup so that you can focus on what’s MOST important. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Born or Made Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Jason Harris is the president and CEO of the award-winning Ad Agency, Mekanism. His agency has produced campaigns for big names like HBO, Muscle Milk, The North Face, Pepsi, MillerCoors and more. He’s also the author of a bestselling book called “The Soulful Art of Persuasion”. In this episode, Jason shares some powerful insights about what it takes to build a successful brand, the origins of influencer marketing and a lot more. Follow Jason on Instagram: @jason_harris Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap the “+” in the top right corner Tap “Follow” Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com Check out Jason’s book ‘The Soulful Art of Persuasion’ Check out the episode show notes HERE

You can use the Power of the Pause for a variety of scenarios. Breaking a habit, starting a new routine, changing from emotional reactions to thoughtful responses. Simply put, it’s being mindful.  The fact you make it a choice, empowers you.   Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Born or Made Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Ever spill something in the kitchen, but you were in a rush so you left the mess to clean later? Ever been in a rush at the gym and not re-rack the weights after you use them to save time? Both of these scenarios fall under a habit that I live by called “The Two-Minute Rule”. Listen to today’s episode to hear what it is and why it’s so important. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Born or Made Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Michael sits down with Evan Quinn and George Youmans, who cofounded the beverage company Hiyo. Hiyo’s namesake product is a functional non-alcoholic beverage that contains nootropics, adaptogens, and herbal extracts. In this episode, you’ll learn about both Evan and George’s backgrounds, the unique challenges of starting a beverage company, the lessons learned, and much more! This is an absolute CAN’T-MISS episode. Check out Hiyo: Drinkhiyo.com Follow Hiyo on Instagram: @drinkhiyo Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap the “+” in the top right corner Tap “Follow” Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com Check out the episode show notes HERE

Every day you make thousands of little CHOICES that end up dictating how you feel and how you perform and how you live overall. You have the ABILITY to make decisions from the moment you open your eyes to put the right foot forward. In today’s episode, I’ll share WHY decisions truly are everything and HOW you can make better ones throughout your day. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap the “+” in the top right corner Tap “Follow” Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

No matter who you are or what you do, you’re going to have those down-in-the-dumps days sometimes. Today, I’m going to share a little technique with you that I use to make myself feel a little better. I call it the STOP Smile. I’ll teach you HOW it works and WHY it is so effective in today’s episode. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Born or Made Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com