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In this workshop-style conversation, ⁠Laurie Groh, MS, LPC, SAS⁠, discusses habits and provides insights on creating and maintaining them. She explores the concept of keystone habits and their impact on overall behavior.

Laurie emphasizes the importance of sleep and its effects on mood, cravings, and overall well-being. She shares principles from the book ⁠⁠Atomic Habits⁠⁠⁠⁠ and highlights the power of small, manageable actions. Laurie also discusses motivation, willpower, and strategies to overcome resistance and obstacles. She encourages listeners to be gentle and compassionate with themselves on their journey of habit.

Takeaways

Keystone habits have a disproportionate impact on overall behavior and can make other habits easier to form.

Sleep plays a crucial role in mood, cravings, and overall well-being. Prioritizing sleep can have a positive impact on various aspects of life.

Focusing on small, manageable actions can lead to long-term habit formation and significant results.

Motivation alone is not enough to sustain habits. Pairing habits with pleasurable activities and creating positive feedback loops can increase motivation.

Willpower is not a reliable tool for habit formation. Instead, use strategies and tricks to make habits easier and more enjoyable.

Overcoming resistance and obstacles is essential for habit formation. Changing language, linking habits to pleasurable activities, and reducing friction can help overcome challenges.

Being gentle and compassionate with oneself is crucial on the habit journey. Celebrate small wins and acknowledge the effort put into forming new habits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Workshop Format

01:30 Keystone Habits

03:26 The Impact of Sleep

06:17 Creating Keystone Habits

07:47 Principles from Atomic Habits

08:46 Duration to Solidify a Habit

09:45 Small Actions with Big Impact

10:43 The Power of Small Changes

11:22 Motivation and Rewards

12:18 The Role of Willpower

15:07 Overcoming Resistance and Obstacles

20:17 The Science of Motivation

22:43 Exploring Willpower

25:08 Being Gentle and Compassionate

27:35 Conclusion

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Laurie's Top 5 Recommended Books on Habits:

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In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Groh, MS, LPC, SAS⁠ shares 10 habit hacks to help listeners create and maintain healthy habits. The hacks include:

• Starting tiny and staying consistent.

Takeaways

• Start with small, consistent habits to build momentum.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Hack 1: Start Tiny and Stay Consistent

04:22 Hack 2: Cue the Habit Symphony

06:11 Hack 3: Rewire with Rewards

07:26 Hack 4: The Power of Rituals

08:15 Hack 5: Buddy System

09:07 Hack 6: Track and Attack

10:29 Hack 7: The Domino Effect

11:38 Hack 8: Hack Your Environment

13:37 Hack 9: Time-Blocking Tactic

14:41 Hack 10: Celebrate Failure

17:35 Conclusion

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In this workshop-like podcast,Laurie Groh, MS, LPC, SAS⁠ discusses the power of tiny habits and how they impact our lives. She explains that habits are automatic systems that allow us to perform tasks without conscious thought. Laurie explores the science of habits and the habit loop, which consists of a cue, craving, response, and reward. She emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of our habit loops and offers strategies to disrupt them. Laurie also suggests eliminating unnecessary decisions to conserve mental energy. Finally, she provides alternative exchanges for coffee and encourages listeners to create better habits.TakeawaysHabits are automatic systems that allow us to perform tasks without conscious thought.Becoming aware of our habit loops is crucial for creating positive change.Eliminating unnecessary decisions can conserve mental energy.Alternative exchanges for coffee include tea, cold showers, and exercise. But Laurie is probably keeping coffee in the mix!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Habits01:09 Understanding the Science of Habits09:46 Eliminating Unnecessary Decisions10:15 The Habit Loop13:59 Disrupting the Cue15:40 Disrupting the Craving18:59 Disrupting the Response19:28 Disrupting the Reward22:55 Alternative Exchanges for Coffee23:24 Conclusion and Action StepsSponsors:Shoreside Therapies : Book an online therapy appointment and get into therapy within a week! Shoreside Therapies offers compassionate, client-focused counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With expertise in mood disorders, life transitions, grief, trauma, and maternal mental health, their dedicated therapists provide a safe space to support your journey toward meaningful change and personal growth.

Join our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our WWP Facebook group⁠⁠Laurie's Top 5 Recommended Books on Habits: The Power of Habit⁠ ⁠Atomic Habits⁠ The One Thing ($1.79 for a limited time) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything (Free with Kindle Unlimited)

The podcast aims to provide expert insights to elevate the wellness journey.

Each month, Laurie selects a specific wellness topic to dissect. In a world saturated with information, Laurie understands the overwhelming task of navigating all aspects of well-being.

The Wisconsin Wellness Podcast aims to simplify the process by zeroing in on one topic at a time. The goal is to feel better about yourself while continuing to grow, but without succumbing to the new pressure of overwhelming wellness demands.

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