Exploring the Limits of Willpower and the Power of Routine with Elizabeth Bruckner

Suzanne is joined by Elizabeth Bruckner, an acupuncturist and author, to explore the difference between willpower and routine. They discuss the finite nature of willpower from both Chinese and Western perspectives, and how it can often be exhausted quickly. Instead, they advocate for the power of routine and habit stacking to create lasting, positive changes. Elizabeth shares insights on making meaningful daily routines that bring joy and reduce the reliance on willpower. They also touch on the importance of finding activities that delight you and balancing self-care with responsibilities. In this episode Suzanne and Elizabeth discuss: The Limits of Willpower Finding Delight in Routine Delegating Tasks Expectations and Serenity The Power of Small Changes Creating Habits That Stick Embracing Imperfection Morning Routines and Self-Care Find out more about Elizabeth here: https://createwellnessproject.com Grab Elizabeth's gift here: https://createwellnessproject.com/gift Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com For exclusive content, including a private solo podcast, join Suzanne's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/suzanneculberg Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter Join Networking without Schmooze with Laura & Suze, Register here - https://networkingwithoutschmooze.substack.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach podcast? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg?sub_confirmation=1 The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Contact Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact