Episode 407. Creating Badass Habits For Success with Jen Sincero

It’s not easy to make habits stick. Oftentimes, you might find yourself backsliding and ending up right where you started. But whether or not you’re aware of it, you probably have some habits hindering you from being successful — and those are habits that need to be broken. In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero discusses how you can set boundaries and create good habits that will serve you and others. She explains how social media has impeded our ability to cherish moments and connections. Finally, she also shares how you can honor your feelings and get rid of people-pleasing habits. If you want to learn how to create badass habits for your success, tune in to this episode! This episode is brought to you by.... Acorn TV Try Acorn TV for 30 days free with the promo code: loved But you HAVE to enter the code in all lowercase letters. www.acorntv.com Native Deo www.nativedeo.com/loved 20% OFF your first purchase Promo code: LOVED Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1.Find out how to make habits stick. 2.Learn the importance of setting healthy boundaries. 3.Discover how to cut down on social media. Resources ●Connect with Jen: Jen’s Website | URA Website ●Reserve your spot for the Badass Habits virtual book tour now! ●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on the Radically Loved website! ●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at RadicallyLoved.com, and I’ll send it right away! Episode Highlights Jen’s Pandemic Experience ●Jen is still figuring things out in 2021, but she’s had many silver linings, too. ●Being intentional about slowing down has been a gift to her during the pandemic, making her feel empowered. ●The pandemic has been an existential opportunity for her. Honoring Your Feelings ●Your experience is yours regardless of what’s happening to others. ●As a human being, you’ll have challenges and you don’t need to discredit any negative feelings. ●It’s important to be aware and grateful for your blessings. Making New Habits Stick ●She did a 21-day course in the book, but the more she did research and paid attention to her own life and habits, she realized that there’s no specific amount of time to make new habits stick. ●It took her several tries to quit smoking until she finally did. ●Chunking things down into bite-sized actions makes it easier. The Importance of Boundaries ●Not having good boundaries is exhausting because you end up doing stuff you don’t want to do, which builds up resentment. ●Healthy, clear boundaries are a gift to everyone. ●Shifting to a perception of a healthy boundary as something positive is the first step. Setting Boundaries in Social Media ●She didn’t grow up with social media so she’s not as invested in it. ●Just like any other boundary or habit, specifics are the key to freedom. ●Don’t dwell too much on the negative stuff because people’s opinions and reactions about you are really about themselves. Minimizing Social Media Use ●Strictly set up times when you’re allowed to look at your phone. ●Intentionally doing something helps break the initial habit. ●Our gadgets are always interrupting us and stopping us from cherishing moments where we’re able to be with others. Staying Present ●Being present for anybody is definitely a challenge because we’re all busy, but it all boils down to intention. ●Just do your best and try not to beat yourself up. ●Writing notes to yourself, using visual cues, and taking a deep breath is helpful. How People Pleasers Can Set Boundaries ●In every single to-do list, consider if it brings you joy or if you want to do it. ●Connect with your feelings. ●You’re not serving anyone if you’re doing something you don’t want to do, especially if it’s just to please people. Jen’s Creativity and Mental Well-being ●Jen loves moving and new experiences. ●She’s lived in big cities a lot and she loves that energy, but she also loves hiking and nature so she loved living in the city and vacationing in nature. ●The pandemic impacted her creativity and well-being because she needs the vibrancy and energy of a city and she needs to travel. How Jen Feels About Her Book ●Jen is proud of having the discipline to write something because writing is a challenge. ●She’s not particularly proud of her book’s success and while she thinks she did a good job on her book, she believes it’s mostly awesome timing. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode [5:43] “You’re still a human being, and you still have your challenges and your highs and your lows and all that. So it doesn’t mean every time you have a “negative feeling” or “thought”, you need to discredit it because you are so charmed.” [8:08] “Whatever your habit is, if you just take it one little piece at a time, instead of overwhelming yourself with how long it’s going to take and or how much you have to do, you’ll be so much more successful.” [19:27] “... it’s so rare, especially now that you get one on one with people or you’re in a room with another human and I want to cherish that, you know, togetherness and not be always over here [on my phone].” [21:18] “... staying present for anybody is really a challenge because we are all being pulled in so many directions. And again, it’s just that intention, you know, and just doing your best with it and not beating yourself up.” [23:02] “... you’re not serving them if you’re doing it and you do not want to do it. And if you’re doing it just to please them and be liked, that’s not a good reason.” Jen Sincero is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker and motivational cattle prod who’s helped countless people transform their lives with her products, seminars, and books. Her #1 New York Times bestseller, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. As a highly sought-after speaker, she has shared her signature brand of motivational comedy with everyone from women entrepreneurs to multinational corporations. Her works have appeared in a variety of media outlets such as the New York Times, Success Magazine, Forbes, Cosmo, and so much more. Her other books include You Are a Badass Every Day, Don’t Sleep With Your Drummer, The Straight Girl’s Guide to Sleeping With Chicks, and Badass Habits. If you wish to connect with Jen, you may check out her website or URA’s website. Enjoy the Podcast? 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