#36 The Hidden Power of Habits: Are You Using Them?

You don’t need more willpower, you need better autopilot settings. In this episode of the She Is Courageous podcast, host Shelley Bosworth delves into the intricacies of habits and their impact on achieving a courageous mindset. She emphasises that habits are brain shortcuts designed to save energy and automate our actions and dispels the myth that it only takes 21 days to form a habit.As always Shelley provides actionable advice on how to make habits stick, including making them obvious, easy, and rewarding, introducing the concept of habit stacking and discussing the importance of aligning your habits with the person you want to become.  What you'll learn:Reframe the way you think about habits—they’re not about willpower, they’re your brain’s shortcut to save energy.Break the belief that habits should feel hard—real change happens when it’s easy to succeed.Use “habit stacking” to your advantage—pair your new habit with something you already do (yes, even coffee counts).Make it laughably easy to start—small wins beat big goals every time.Build identity-based habits—it’s not about doing the habit, it’s about becoming the woman who does it.Stop chasing perfection—consistency beats intensity, and momentum matters more than motivation. Time Stamps: 01:05 Understanding Habits: The Basics 02:05 The Science Behind Habit Formation 04:19 Building Good Habits: Practical Tips 06:25 Overcoming Bad Habits 08:15 Making Habits Stick: Real-Life Examples 13:34 The Mindset Shift for Lasting Habits   Follow The She Is Courageous Collective on Instagram for weekly inspiration and mindset tips that hit home. On LinkedIn more often? Connect with me here. Ready to Work Together? The She Is Courageous Collective is my on line community and group coaching space for ambitious women in business who are done letting fear call the shots and are ready to build their courageous mindset for action on their goals This is where you’ll get weekly live coaching, real life strategy, and the kind of support that actually helps you move forward. 👉 Join us now and start building your courageous mindset with me today.   ✉️ Got Questions or Just Want to Chat? Send me a DM on social or email me directly: [email protected] Speaking, podcast or media enquiries? Contact: [email protected]   🎧 Meet Your Host Hey, I’m Shelley Bosworth, International Business and Mindset Coach, keynote speaker and founder of The Se Is Courageous Collective  Beginning my career in the heart of the UK’s corporate world, I spent 25 years climbing the ranks across retail and hospitality, from Harrods to Starbucks to Haven Caravan Parks. Along the way, cultivating an ability to bridge the gap between strategy and people, leading large teams through transformation and growth. In late 2019, I left the corporate world to launch her coaching business, going all in on a vision to empower others, just as the world began facing an unprecedented global pandemic. Since then I’ve worked with businesses and individuals worldwide, empowering hundreds to break through self-doubt, overcome imposter syndrome, and take bold courageous action toward their goals. Known for my high-energy, authentic, and no-nonsense approach, I like tithing I inspire others to take courageous action and embrace the mindset shifts that make success possible. Life is too short not to go for what you want, my own story is proof of that and she I can’t wait to help you write yours.