BUILDING LASTING HABITS FOR SUCCESS
Everyone loves a good game of “would you rather,” especially one that helps focus your goals in the new year! This week, Hallie and I jump into the question — would you rather get rid of one bad habit, or add a good one? Both are great resolutions, so get clear on which route will best serve you. First, we discuss why so much of what you do every day is actually a habit, and how making small changes or shifts in your thinking can lead to big change. We also talk about the importance of creating sustainable habits, breaking the patterns of wasting time and energy on habits that don’t serve you, and how you can build out better habits that fit your four buckets of life. 2022 is here! Time to focus on habits that will get you closer to your goals and the results you want.
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Timestamps for our habits episode:
[2:04] Debate doesn’t have to be an emotional thing; it can just be a conversation. When we talk about the “would you rather” type of situations, we can end up having a well-rounded conversation in which we hear how others think.
[6:20] Almost every single thing somebody does is a habit.
[6:35] Would you rather get rid of one bad habit, or get one new good habit?
[7:17] When you look at your habits, you first look at the results that you want. A habit is something you interact with every single day, so changing a habit is really all about changing the action that goes along with that habit.
[12:16] Does your habit support your goal?
[13:10] A common goal in terms of habits now is to spend less time on your phone and less screen time overall. We break down how that may look, whether it’s setting up time limit notifications or putting your phone away more, or just having willpower and observing when you mindlessly go to your phone.
[13:22] Think about it more as work/life presence rather than balance. Wherever you are in this moment, that’s where you should be.
[17:20] How can we take proactive measures to break the habits that no longer serve us? First, we must also realize that there is the compound interest of self-improvement, but also the interest that builds up of non-self- improvement.
[18:49] 1. Start writing down your habits, and you can learn to check in on whether they are unsupportive or supportive of your goals.
[19:11] 2. If you want better results, forget about setting goals but focus instead on your systems, and then the actions you are taking to get there.
[21:14] When you create a new habit, it should be one that you can create for life, not one that is just good for 30 days or a couple of months at a time.
[26:57] Habits should serve your four buckets: Spirituality, Wealth, Personal Growth, and Wellness.
[29:49] You can develop good leadership habits through how often you meet with your team, the open lines of communication, and measuring your outcomes both personally and professionally. Habits aren’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and while it’s feasible for someone to read five books a month, even just reading two books a year may be an improvement for others. Meet people where they are, and do the same for yourself.
