Let’s Talk Habits: Why You Can’t Hustle Your Way to Wellness

Too often, habits are sold as hustle and “never miss a day.” After years of chasing perfect routines, many of us end up exhausted. This week on The GA Wellness Podcast, we get honest about habits that last in real life. We explore practices that are grounded in awareness, kindness and neuroplasticity (your brain’s ability to rewire at any age).

We also celebrate small, imperfect beginnings (DIY-chic mic settings and all) and unpack habit stacking, gentle awareness and why seasons matter.

📋 What we covered:

• A reality check on willpower, perfection and why hustle always leads to burnout (plus a quick nod back to Ep 006 on integration).
• A behind-the-scenes “audio oops” moment and the bigger lesson: progress matters more than polish.
• The invitation to start before it’s perfect, tiny, messy beginnings can spark the biggest shifts.
• What a habit actually is, why your brain loves putting things on autopilot and why the 21 day promise is a myth (think closer to 66 days).
• Neuroplasticity made simple: every repeat strengthens a new pathway until it becomes natural (cue my hybrid car story from clunky to automatic).
• A reflection pause: which new practice feels clunky for you right now and what tiny repeat could smooth it out?
• My quirky real-life support: sleeping in activewear to cut morning friction and how habit stacking makes new practices easier to slip in.
• Why slowing down into awareness is the real starting point and how this links to the Nervous System Reset approach.
• Your support options: download the free Brain Rewire Habit Tracker, explore 1:1 Reset sessions and a sneak peek of next week’s chat on seasons, not balance.

🌟 Key takeaways:

• Habits don’t land through grit, they become grounded with gentle repetition your body can actually support.
• The 21 day promise is a myth, think 66 days (and longer for unlearning old patterns).
• Habit stacking & removing friction make change lighter and more doable.
• Awareness first: you can’t change what you’re not noticing.
• Wellness works best when it fits your season, not someone else’s routine.

🧰 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Your personal companion to noticing, rewiring and celebrating small wins: Brain Rewire Habit Tracker https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/brain-rewire-tracker
• 1:1 Support Nervous System Reset: Book a curiosity chat https://calendly.com/garharidis/1-1-nervous-system-support-with-georgia
• Free Journal Prompt & Reflection: ✨Your Weekly Cuppa & Check-In #07☕https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/habits
• Join the Facebook Community: The Balanced Bella Community 🌿https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465025104488400/
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• Follow on Instagram: @gawellness https://www.instagram.com/gawellness/

✍️ Cuppa & Check-In

This week’s gentle prompts:

→ What’s one practice on autopilot that grounds you? One that drains you?

→ Where can you try a simple habit stack?

→ What tiny repeat would make tomorrow feel 1% lighter?

📥 Download the free journal prompt and enjoy with your next cup of tea: https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/habits

📱 Let’s Connect:

• Instagram:  @gawellness https://www.instagram.com/gawellness/
• Facebook Group: The Balanced Bella Community 🌿 Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465025104488400/
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