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5. Breaking Old Habits at Work – A Comprehensive Guide to Making Lasting Changes

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Breaking Old Habits at Work – A Comprehensive Guide to Making Lasting Changes

 

🎙 Episode Title: Breaking Old Habits at Work: A Comprehensive Guide to Making Lasting Changes
📅 Episode Number: 5
🎧 Host: Erin Merideth
🔗 Website: unlearningwork.com

 

Episode Summary

In this episode of Unlearning Work, host Erin Merideth explores how old habits shape our professional lives and, more importantly, how we can break them to unlock our full potential. From procrastination to over-reliance on email, we examine why these habits form, their impact on productivity and mental well-being, and practical strategies to replace them with empowering behaviors.

Join us as we take a deep dive into transforming daily work habits for lasting success.

 

Key Topics Covered

✅ The Backbone of Our Work—Our Habits

  • How workplace habits form and shape our productivity
  • The role of environmental and psychological triggers

    • ✅ Real-World Examples of Counterproductive Habits

    • Procrastination – Why we delay and how it impacts performance
    • Constant Multitasking – The hidden cost of juggling too much at once
    • Avoidance of Difficult Conversations – How hesitation can harm team dynamics
    • Over-Reliance on Email – When emails become a productivity roadblock

      • ✅ Why Do These Habits Form?

      • Environmental cues that reinforce behaviors
      • The comfort of familiar (but unproductive) habits
      • How past success can create outdated work routines
      • Peer influence and workplace culture shaping behaviors

        • ✅ The Impact of Breaking Old Habits

        • Enhanced Productivity – Freeing up time and mental energy
        • Improved Mental Health – Reducing stress and anxiety at work
        • Career Advancement – How new habits can lead to leadership opportunities
        • Better Workplace Relationships – Strengthening communication and collaboration

          • ✅ A Roadmap for Lasting Change

          • Why breaking habits is an ongoing process of self-reflection and growth
          • Steps to recognize and replace old habits with more effective behaviors
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            Episode Takeaways

            🔹 Habits shape how we work—good and bad. Recognizing them is the first step toward change.
            🔹 Small, daily shifts can lead to major improvements in productivity and job satisfaction.
            🔹 Breaking old habits is a process, not a one-time fix—self-awareness and consistency are key.

             

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            📢 Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll explore how to implement small but powerful behavioral shifts for long-term workplace success!

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