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Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser
Habit Change - Is it Hard or Easy?
Ep. 212
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In this solo episode of the REJUVENAGING with Dr. Ron Kaiser podcast, Dr. Ron delves into the topic of habit change, emphasizing its importance and providing practical insights for listeners. The episode serves as a standalone piece but also references last year’s past Global Summit on Habit Change that Dr. Ron co-produced.
Key Takeaways:
- Ownership of Habit Change:
- Stresses the importance of changing habits for oneself, not external influences.
- Encourages listeners to own and be personally invested in the habit change process.
- Small, Manageable Steps:
- Recommends taking small, incremental steps for effective habit change.
- Mentions two notable books on the subject: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and "Tiny Habits" by B. J. Fogg.
- Habit Stacking:
- Introduces the concept of habit stacking, tying a new habit to an existing one for easier incorporation into daily routines.
- Celebration of Success:
- Advocates for celebrating even small victories on the way to habit change.
- Suggests incorporating a personal celebration; even a small gesture can be meaningful and rewarding..
- Tracking Habits:
- Highlights the importance of tracking habits by systematically recording each successful day.
- Views tracking as a motivating factor in the habit-changing process.
Recommendations:
- Dr. Ron encourages listeners to read "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and/or "Tiny Habits" by B. J. Fogg for in-depth insights into habit change.
- Consider purchasing replays of the Global Summit on Habit Change for those interested in more comprehensive information (See the link below)..
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