Every morning, you’re faced with a choice: start the day in reaction mode… or start it on purpose.

In this episode, Dr. Becky and Sara break down one of their most life-changing (and shockingly simple) daily habits: The Daily 3+3 — a mindset reset that takes less than five minutes but can completely shift your focus, energy, and decisions for the rest of the day.

Dr. Becky shares the deeply personal story behind this practice, how growing up in a pessimistic household shaped her optimistic perspective, and why gratitude + intentional priorities are the real secret to a grounded, empowered life. Sara brings the real-life context, the eye-roll moments, and the relatable honesty we all need when building new habits.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why gratitude isn’t “woo”—it’s neuroscience

✨ How the Daily 3+3 rewires your focus

✨ The #1 reason this habit transforms decision-making

✨ How to habit-stack it into your mornings (even if you’re not a morning person)

✨ Why simplicity is the real power move in midlife wellness

And yes… you can do it with coffee in hand, messy hair, and zero glitter pens (unless you’re Sara B 😉).

00:00 Introduction to Say Yes to Chocolate

00:43 The Power of the Three Plus Three Strategy

01:33 Dr. Becky's Personal Journey with Gratitude

03:54 Implementing the Three Plus Three in Daily Life

04:38 The Science Behind Gratitude

07:34 Practical Tips for Starting Your Day Right

10:50 Final Thoughts and Action Steps

Want all seven habits in one simple guide? Grab our free 7 Simple & Easy Habits PDF:

👉 www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits

Because you can’t control everything in life—but you can control your focus, your perspective, and the choices you make…and that all depends on the way you start your day. 💛