Why We Suck at Building New Habits
Let’s be real—building new habits is HARD. In this episode, we’re breaking down why most of us struggle to stick to new routines and, more importantly, how to fix it. I’ll share the three biggest reasons we fail at habit formation, a personal story about my own epic treadmill fail, and a quick coaching exercise to help you lock in a new habit starting today. If you’re ready to stop starting over and finally make progress, this episode is for YOU. Let’s go!
The Last Laugh: No Apologies | Confidence & Self-Worth Coaching for Moms
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Show Notes
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The three biggest reasons we fail at building new habits.
- Why starting small is the secret to success.
- How to create a plan that actually works.
- The power of tracking your progress (and why it’s so satisfying!).
- A simple coaching exercise to help you start building a habit today.
Key Takeaways:
- Start small—don’t try to overhaul your entire life in one week.
- Make a plan—clarity creates consistency.
- Track your progress—what gets measured gets improved.
- Write it down daily—remind yourself of the habit and why it matters.
- Schedule it—put it on the calendar to make it real.
Resources Mentioned:
- High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
- Habit Tracker Apps: Habitica, Streaks
Call to Action:
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear this! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let me know what habits you’re working on by tagging me on social media. Let’s keep growing together!
Connect with Me:
- Instagram: @kristinecempowered
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-laugh-no-apologies/id1778752801