The Change Lab

Being a parent in the era of social media means wading through a morass of conflicting and half-baked advice from would-be influencers, coaches, and practitioners.

* It’s confusing. “Wait, attachment parenting has nothing to do with attachment?”

* It’s overwhelming. “I want to be sensitive to my child’s needs, but how sensitive?”

* It’s contradictory. “Don’t be a tiger/helicopter/lawn mower parent, but also be an involved parent and help them lean into their potential.”

It’s enough to make any try-hard parent confused, frustrated, and exhausted.

Well, not to worry, relief is here. In today’s episode of The Change Lab, Sasha is joined by the wise and delightfully human host of the Raising Good Humans Podcast, Dr. Aliza Pressman. Aliza will cut through all the parenting nonsense to distill the five principles of parenting that are based on decades of research. And, here’s the great news, being a good parent of good humans is not as complicated as you may have been led to believe. With her warmth and wisdom, Aliza will bring you the relief you have been looking for. So, even if you’re a parent or not, make sure to tune into this one!

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Whether New Year lover or hater, the science behind the year’s most significant self-improvement day is pretty darn fascinating. In today’s episode of The Change Lab, Dr. Sasha Heinz dives into the research on the Fresh Start Effect, the human tendency to set and pursue goals or make positive changes at the beginning of a date that gives us a psychological feeling of “before & after.” In this episode, you will learn the three reasons why a fresh start is an ideal time to initiate change and why, when you’re already doing a bang up job checking the box on your daily habits, it’s wise to ignore those fresh start dates. Tune in to see how a fresh start can help you transcend the daily grind and reach toward your biggest goals. 

Show Notes:

https://www.stickk.com

(The goal commitment contract website mentioned in today’s episode.)

https://www.joinreframeapp.com

(The alcohol tracking app Sasha is currently using…it’s pretty awesome!)

Dai, H., Milkman, K. L., & Riis, J. (2015). Put your imperfections behind you: Temporal landmarks spur goal initiation when they signal new beginnings. Psychological science, 26(12), 1927-1936.

Dai, H., Milkman, K. L., & Riis, J. (2014). The fresh start effect: Temporal landmarks motivate aspirational behavior. Management Science, 60(10), 2563-2582.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5353b838e4b0e68461b517cf/t/631f965924e50773cb21e24e/1663014489399/the-fresh-start-effect-motivational-boosts-beyond-new-years-resolutions.pdf

Lab Work

Define Your Current Chapter

1. You are the protagonist in your life story, how have you—the main character—evolved in this current chapter? 
2. What challenges have you struggled with and overcome since this chapter began?
3. What emotions define this chapter?
4. What goals or dreams have given shape to your story arc?
5. During this period of your life, what relationships have had the most significant impact?
6. What activities, hobbies, or interests would characterize this time in your life?
7. What daily routine or schedule exemplifies this particular chapter of your life?
8. In this chapter, what problem or worry is a prominent feature?
9. What triumphs and accomplishments have given this chapter special meaning?
10. If this chapter had a title or label…what would it be?
11. Are you in the beginning, middle, or end of writing this chapter?
12. And how does this chapter set you up for the next one?

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Did you know that there are different types of perfectionists each with their own distinct perfectionistic ideals and specific personality assets and liabilities? In today’s episode of The Change Lab, psychotherapist and author, Katherine Morgan Schafler, gives us a new and nuanced perspective on perfectionism. Join Katherine and Sasha as they discuss Katherine’s groundbreaking and original book, The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power.

Show Notes:

To learn more about Katherine Morgan Schafler and her book, head to her website www.perfectionistsguide.com.

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For more, follow Dr. Heinz on Instagram, or visit drsashaheinz.com/podcast

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Show Notes:

Explore Dr. Heinz's 11 week New Year's Evolution

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In the past few episodes of The Change Lab, Dr. Heinz has discussed the five stages of change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance). But some personal changes seem to happen in an instant, not in a slow progression through these five stages of change. In today's episode of The Change Lab, Dr. Heinz answers a question she got from one of her colleagues about this very issue: why do some people change instantaneously without seeming to go through these stages? If you've been wondering why some people seem to "Just Do It", this episode will help you understand what's really going on. 

Doors close for Dr. Heinz's new group coaching program, New Year's Evolution, on Friday, December 29th. If you want to change something about your life, you want a program that is 100% grounded in the science of change, and you want a guide to take you through it, New Year's Evolution is for you! Go to www.drsashaheinz.com/evolve to join.

Show Notes:

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When it comes to setting a New Year's goal...if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. In today's episode of The Change Lab, Dr. Sasha Heinz walks you through the five stages of change and shares what she is doing to prepare for her no drinking start date on January 1st. If you're curious about how Dr. Heinz sets a New Year's goal and what progressing through the early stages of change looks like in real life, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 

For more on The Transtheoretical Model of Change (TTM), otherwise called the Stages of Change Model, tune into Episode 4 of the The Change Lab.

Show Notes:

Explore Dr. Heinz's 11 week New Year's Evolution

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Show Notes:

Explore Dr. Heinz's 11 week New Year's Evolution

For more, follow Dr. Heinz on Instagram, or visit drsashaheinz.com/podcast

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Show Notes:

Explore Dr. Heinz's 11 week New Year's Evolution

Forbes - The Negativity Advantage: How Pessimism Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele Oettingen

Expectation, Fantasy and Weight Loss: Is the Impact of Positive Thinking Always Positive?

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Gratitude is not just woo woo, law of attraction, high vibes speak. It’s a state of being that has the weight of an enormous body of scientific, peer reviewed literature to vouch for its hefty positive effect on our health, relationships, and wellbeing. Tune into today’s episode of The Change Lab as Dr. Heinz walks you through the science of gratitude and three effective gratitude generating exercises.

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