03 | 10 LIFE-CHANGING Habit Hacks You Need to Know

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. Using cues to trigger habits. Rewiring with rewards. Turning habits into rituals. Finding a buddy for accountability. Tracking progress. Leveraging the domino effect. Optimizing the environment. Using time blocking. Celebrating failure as a learning opportunity. Takeaways Start with small, consistent habits to build momentum. Use cues and associations to trigger habits. Reward yourself for completing habits. Turn habits into daily rituals for consistency. Find an accountability partner or join a group. Track your progress to stay motivated. Leverage the domino effect to build a chain of habits. Optimize your environment to support your habits. Use time blocking to prioritize and schedule habits. Celebrate failure as a learning opportunity. 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 Blinkist: Learning something new daily is a fantastic practice. 40% off for a limited time. ⁠Shoreside Therapies⁠ : Free 15-minute consult. Book a therapy appointment conveniently online and get into therapy within a week! Laurie'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)