149: Stacking Success: Crushing Habit Building for a Mindful Dry-ish January

Squaaddd! Happy New Year! Welcome back to our first 2024 episode. In this episode, "Stacking Success: Crushing Habit Building for a Mindful Dry-ish January." We're getting into the nitty-gritty of the Dry-ish January challenge, focusing on the incredible impact that habit formation can have on our relationship with alcohol (and other things we want to see go).

Here are the deets!

Insight on Habit Formation:

As a performance dietitian and life coach, we discuss the importance of implementing habits as we enter the new year. We'll offer expert strategies for examining and improving your drinking habits, enhanced by the features of the Dry-ish January app.

Harnessing the Power of Challenges and Systems:

I'll explore the synergy between personal challenges and the systems that help us manage them. We dissect the habit loop—cue, action, reward—and share actionable advice for modifying these habits to better our lives.

The Three Layers of Behavioral Change:

Then we'll dive into the three layers of behavioral change: identity, performance, and appearance. We'll align the importance of aligning our actions with the identity we're striving for and break down complex habits into simple, actionable rituals.

Chapters of Our Discussion:

• 00:00: Introduction to Habit Building for the New Year
• 01:22 - 03:18: Crafting Strategies for Better Habits
• 05:11 - 06:37: Diving Into the Dry-ish January App
• 07:36 - 09:04: Understanding the Habit Loop
• 10:24 - 11:51: Exploring Behavioral Change
• 14:44 - 17:08: Forming Rituals for Success
• 18:05 - 19:31: Creating Your Success Cascade
• 20:01: The Importance of Tracking and Community

Reflecting on Habitual Success (3 mins):

Before we wrap up, I'll then take a moment to ponder the essential nature of the habits we develop. This isn't just about rethinking our drinking—it's about lighting the path to a future rich with healthier habits and solid goals.

Looking Forward:

Watch for more episodes filled with deep dives and transformative stories. I'm here to walk with you on this path of personal growth and habit mastery.

Links & Resources:

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Signing Off:

Remember, every new habit is a building block toward becoming who you want to be. Until next time, keep building, striving, and embracing every step of this incredible journey.