UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna Blasi

Beyond Willpower: The Real Secret to Habits that Stick


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Have you ever struggled with finding motivation to make things happen? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is diving deep into why willpower isn’t enough and how you can build habits that actually stick. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the battle that occurs between fatigue and motivation, why willpower often fails, how you can keep habits alive, and so much more! We delve into how you can make your habits stick before discussing the importance of being gentle with yourself and keeping your self-esteem strong. Dr. Jenna even stresses how consistency helps you rewire your brain, talks us through the habit loop, and explains how to create new loops. Finally, Dr. Jenna inspires listeners to make changes to their habits so they can start 2026 off the right way. Thanks for listening! 

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Today’s topic of discussion: willpower and why it isn’t enough. 
  • The tug of war between motivation and fatigue. 
  • Dr. Jenna explains a few reasons why willpower fails.
  • Keeping habits alive and the power of identity-based behavior.
  • A couple of things you can do to make habits stick. 
  • The importance of being gentle with yourself. 
  • Dr. Jenna explains the habit loop and its three parts. 

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UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna BlasiBy Dr. Jenna Blasi