The Addiction to Habits
S2.E25 covers an incredibly important topic: habits (and our addiction to our habits and routines). When we get into habit loops, our brain goes on auto-pilot and we tend to do things without our conscious awareness. You and your brain don't have to work as hard (it's a win-win), but what if those habits are detrimental to your goals and health? Wouldn't it make sense to make the effort into establishing good to great habits then? This discussion can get emotional - so be ready (it even got Jordan to drop another "F-bomb? (whoops!)!
Introduction to today's episode 0:55 --> An early-morning recording of the Podcast has a little discuss on mouth-breathing to lead off the show and get into WHY we chose this topic for this episode.
How to Build Easy Habits - 3:11 --> Habits are easiest to build when you are aware of the emotional meaning attached to them AND one other very important piece. Tune in to find out what it is.
The Golden Rule of Nutrition - 6:12 --> The golden rule of nutrition is one we use often to help build habits. We discuss this important "rule" and why you need to hear it.
Habits can be Attached to Emotions - Use Them! - 9:30 --> Habits are learned faster and hold better when emotion is attached to them, especially when we are aware of them. This is why it's important to establish positive, affirmative emotions (and not negative emotions) to these habits. We discuss the science behind how this works and you can make it work for you and your goals.
The Habit-Stress Loop - 14:28 --> This is when we get into the tough, touchy stuff...You can build habits that help tackle emotions and avoiding a habit-stress loop that we are all stuck in. The important piece though, is the recognize the true root of your stress. Jordan and Emily take a deep dive in how you can look into this for yourself and find the true root of your stress and how you can help yourself through it.
The Addiction to Habits and The "Easy Button" - 19:15 --> It's no surprise that we are addicted to habits - our brains are literally wired to do so, which is why they are so easily formed. The "easy button" you have access to can heavily contribute to building habits without our awareness, starting a tricky domino effect that could lead to results you're not happy about. Rather than always hitting that "easy button" though, the work required to persevere or choose a slightly harder route THAT WE ARE AWARE OF, helps establish better, affirmative habits and is more rewarding for the long-term.
Stacking Positive Habits and Becoming Addicted to Them - 22:16 --> Stack several good habits together and pay attention to how you feel, because it's those changes you need to be aware of and becoming more addicted to, intentionally. This will help you create the "second nature" feeling of great habits that continue to help you feel better!
The Power of Accomplishment and Confidence - 25:29 --> The positive emotions we're referring to in the health and fitness scenario is the sense of accomplishment, confidence, and control. We use these words often with our clients and now we're sharing them with you so you can search for them too.
Final Words: How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything - 28:26 --> The little things matter. Being intentional about those little things, especially the ONE THING, can be the domino effect you need to transform your life.
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