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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 10 MIN

3416: The Biggest Reasons You Haven’t Changed Your Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Breaking Bad Habits

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3416: Leo Babauta breaks down the hidden reasons most habit changes fail, from relying on willpower to expecting comfort and chasing unrealistic transformations. His practical approach shows how small adjustments to your environment, mindset, and accountability can dramatically improve your ability to create lasting change and finally stick with the habits that matter most. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/fixes/ Quotes to ponder: “It feels horrible when you can’t stick to habits, and I constantly felt bad about myself.” “What I didn’t realize back then is that it wasn’t a matter of me not having enough discipline. It was a matter of doing habit change all wrong.” “What you learn is that there’s nothing wrong with being uncomfortable, and this becomes a superpower for changing any habit.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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