Secret to Building Habits That Actually Last - Episode 23 Trust in God Podcast

Tired of failed New Year's resolutions and struggling to make positive changes that actually stick? You're not alone. Lasting change is hard, but God has given us a blueprint for success through the concepts of virtue, discipline, and community.In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, we explore the Catholic framework for building holy habits. Discover why lasting change is less about willpower and more about rooting your identity in who God has called you to be. Learn from the wisdom of St. Thérèse's "Little Way" and see how breaking down massive goals into laughably small steps is the key to building momentum.We also get personal, sharing our own goals for the upcoming year and introducing the "SMART-P" framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely + Prayer) to help you structure your own path to holiness. Whether you want to pray more, conquer a vice, or simply become the person God created you to be, this episode provides the spiritual and practical tools to make it happen.YouTube Chapters (Timestamps):00:00:03 - Why is Making a Lasting Change So Hard?01:16:01 - Virtue vs. Vice: The Catholic Understanding of Habits09:19:00 - The Secret to Change: It's About Identity, Not Just Action16:57:00 - The Power of Discipline for a Disciple18:56:04 - The "Little Way": How to Achieve Big Goals with Small Steps28:24:12 - The #1 Worldly Benefit of Church: Accountability35:19:05 - Our Personal Goals: A Priest & a Director Get Real40:05:16 - The SMART-P Framework for Holy Habits (Plus Prayer)46:48:12 - The Alpha & The Omega: Beginning and Ending with GodFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff We’re excited to grow with you!