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Why You Break Habits (and How to Make Ones That Stick)
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I'll say this now ... You’re not lazy. You’re probably not actually as inconsistent as you think either!
But you are tired of starting things and not sticking to them.
If you’ve ever berated yourself with the thought, “I know what I should do … so why don’t I just do it?” then this episode is for you.
Habits shape your energy, your focus, your confidence and your results. Not motivation. Not big plans. Not a new notebook on a Monday morning.
In this episode, I break down why habits really fail, and it’s not because you lack discipline. You’ll learn how the habit loop actually works, why your current habits are doing something for you (even the unhelpful ones), and how identity plays a bigger role than willpower ever will.
You’ll hear how to:
- Understand the cue, craving, response and reward driving your behaviour
- Shift from outcome-based habits to identity-based change
- Build small, anchored habits that are actually sustainable
You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need one small shift that aligns with who you’re becoming.
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Or better yet, DM me the one habit you’re committing to this week over on Instagram @shelleybosworthofficial. I’d love to cheer you on.
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Hey, I’m Shelley Bosworth