44. Toxic Habits

In this episode of Trial & Error & Error, Ale and LJ unpack the toxic habit cycle: the decision to change, the burst of momentum, the inevitable stumble, and the slow slide back to square one. You will hear why willpower is not the real solution, and how behavior change science points to a smarter path. Together, they share three practical tools to help you break autopilot patterns and rebuild habits that actually stick. In this episode: 🔁 What the toxic habit cycle looks like, and why it keeps repeating 🧠 Why “just try harder” rarely works, and what to do instead 🎯 Tool 1: Clarify what you actually want, and make it concrete 🧩 Tool 2: Find your specific breaking points, and plan for them 🧘 Tool 3: Use mindfulness to catch habits before they take over 💬 A chat section to reflect on your “THAT girl” fantasy, relapses, and real-life triggers 🎧 Takeaway: Try smarter, not harder, and treat habit change like a skill you can practice.