169: Ask The Everygirl: Help, I Can't Stop My Bad Habits–How Can I Strengthen My Willpower?

 

“Up until February, I was doing a great job and felt so good: I got into running, Pilates, fueling my body with healthy food, and working on my dating life. But this past month, I’ve hit a wall...My bad habits are coming back–how can I strengthen my willpower?" 

Consider this episode a masterclass in building healthy habits and ditching habits that don't serve you. Josie shares various potential causes behind a lack of motivation and offers a concrete checklist of what to do to build healthy habits while foregoing unhealthy habits.

CHAPTERS:

00:30 — Josie’s Trip to Africa Highlights

03:57 — Introducing Ask The Everygirl Question

05:18 — Some Days Are Cocoons and Some Days Are Butterflies

07:49 — There Is No Such Thing As Willpower

10:21 — The Problem Is Not You; It’s The Goal

12:19 — Here’s Why You’re Low Energy

14:03 — Do You Have a Joy Deficiency?

16:47 — Perform a Habit Audit

18:04 — Always Have a Plan B

20:31 — Make The Healthy Habit The Easier One

21:49 — Notice The Difference Between Short-Term Satisfaction and Long-Term Joy

24:26 — Final Thoughts



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