#321 How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones with James Clear (Re-Release)

<p>Do you believe habits are ‘good’ or ‘bad’? Are you constantly trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve you? Today’s guest has insights that will help get your New Year off to a great start by truly understanding what habits are –&nbsp;and how to optimise them.</p><br><p>James Clear is an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3hHNW42" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Atomic Habits</em></a><em> </em>a handbook for anyone who wants to finally get to grips with successful behaviour change. He shares his learnings via his hugely popular newsletters, to help people use the psychology of habit formation to live healthier, fuller lives.</p><br><p>We talk about ‘designing your environment’, building a tribe around you who support what you want to achieve and finding the path of least resistance to what you want to do. When it comes to good versus bad habits, James says it’s more about which are <em>effective</em> – are they serving you?</p><br><p>We also discuss how true behaviour change is really identity change. Every action you take towards your goal is a vote for the person you wish to become. You’re no longer that someone who tries to go for a run three times a week, you’re a runner. James says we can all begin by asking ourselves ‘Who do I want to become?’ then looking at what habits we might need to build that identity.</p><br><p>This is such a useful conversation, packed with practical tips, and I think it’s a great way to kick off the year. I know you’re going to feel fired up to seek out <em>your</em> new identity once you listen.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts&nbsp;<a href="https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore</a>. For other podcast platforms go to&nbsp;<a href="https://fblm.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fblm.supercast.com</a>.</p><br><p>Thanks to our