The Shiny & Dark Sides of Habit Change: A Personal Story

<p>What would you really like to make time for on a regular basis, that somehow keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Whether it's writing a book, starting a meditation practice, or dropping a few pounds, developing a consistent routine is often the key to realizing your goal.</p> <p>And developing a new routine -- or stopping an old behavior -- is hard. And it's about more than just willpower.</p> <p>It takes time, energy, strategy, planning, and support.</p> <p>It takes examining the emotional triggers, and being able to see what hidden subconscious forces might be holding us back.</p> <p>In this episode, Brodie shares not only share a personal win, but also some of the healing that it took to make it happen. You'll hear which tried-and-true techniques helped her succeed, and an old story she was forced to examine and break up with. May it inspire you to Do the Thing!</p> <p><strong>On Today’s Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What helped with keeping a daily exercise commitment for over 13 months</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why it’s important to get well acquainted with the forces of resistance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How defining what enough is can help us stay balanced</span></li> </ul> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links:</span></p> <p><a href= "https://brodiewelch.com/how-to-change-habits-with-james-clear/">Episode 120: How to Change Habits with James Clear</a></p> <p><a href= "https://brodiewelch.com/episode-167-brain-science-and-behavior-change/"> Episode 167: Brain Science and Behavior Change with Dr. Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.glo.com/">Glo yoga app</a></p> <p><a href="https://aaptiv.com/">Aaptiv workout app</a></p> <p><a href="https://self-compassion.org/">Dr. Kristin Neff</a></p> <p>--</p> <p><a href="https://brodiewelch.com/coachi