Making Space For Empowering Habits

12/26/24 • 19 min

What's keeping you from ingraining the positive habits you want to stick?

In this episode, we debunk the myth of morning people and night owls, revealing that it's all about the habits you form. We'll explore the importance of creating space for new, empowering habits by eliminating old, negative ones. Learn why most people fail to stick with new year's resolutions and discover practical exercises to identify and replace counterproductive habits in your life. Whether it's getting in shape, improving relationships, or achieving personal goals, this guide will help you create a lasting habit transformation.

00:00 The Myth of Morning People and Night Owls
00:53 Understanding Habit Formation
01:55 Why New Habits Fail
03:34 The Importance of Space for New Habits
04:51 Identifying and Replacing Negative Habits
06:52 Practical Exercise for Habit Change
14:07 Diet and Habit Formation
17:26 Creating Space for Empowering Habits
18:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

What's keeping you from ingraining the positive habits you want to stick?

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