Ep2: Beyond SMART Goals Part 1: Cultivating Habits that Last

In the next two episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee explores the art and science of building habits that last.  Drawing from positive psychology and the book "Atomic Habits," Aimee shares strategies for cultivating a mindset of success, including acknowledging grit, practicing gratitude, and finding meaning in our goals in the first of this two-part series. She shares how she utilizes these concepts and gives several client examples of how strategic mindset and goal-setting can lead to dramatic successes over time. Key Takeaways:Cultivating grit is essential for achieving long-term success. Acknowledge past successes and celebrate each small win to build resilience and belief in your ability to overcome challenges.Practicing gratitude can help shift our mindset and dampen negative emotions that hinder change. Find meaning and purpose in your goals to stay motivated and weather challenges.Identify your core values and strengths and use them to align with your goals. Build an identity based on the person you want to become and prove it to yourself with small wins.Celebrate the tiny victories and reward yourself with things that support your goals. Create a searchable list of daily wins to reflect on your progress and boost motivation.Building lasting habits requires skill power, not just willpower. Focus on skill refinement and view setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning.Notable Quotes:"Life will get complicated, but by acknowledging and celebrating our successes, we can stay motivated and push through." "It's not about willpower, it's about skill power. Focus on skill refinement to create lasting change in your life." Resources:Photography by: Dai Ross PhotographyPodcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate CreativeBlasphemous Nutrition on SubstackBook: "Atomic Habits" by James ClearFor more details and additional juicy tips, listen to this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition and subscribe to stay connected to more episodes that provide clarity and nuance in the often polarized world of nutrition and health.CHAT ME UP: let me know what's on your mind by texting here! Find Research Citations and Transcript at Blasphemous Nutrition on SubstackWork with AimeePhotography by: Dai Ross PhotographyPodcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate CreativeHow to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Via iOS Device1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”3.   Search for “Blasphemous Nutrition”4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode.5.   Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section6.   Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)7.   Rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!8.   Bask in the glow of doing a good deed that makes a difference!