117. Your Brain and Habits: What to Know in Order to Change

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut with your habits? You know you want to change, but no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to break free. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Changing habits is tough work, and it's easy to get frustrated when progress feels slow. 





 


 





Tune in this week to dive into the nitty gritty of why habits are so hard to change, and what you can do to make it easier. I explain the purpose of habits, how they get hardwired into your brain, and why it can take a long time to undo them. You’ll also learn practical strategies for making habit change easier on yourself.




 


 

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I’ve found that when the urge to “retreat” from a stressful situation starts to creep in, I stop and do one minute of deep breathing exercises. It prevents me from reaching for the junk food.