Creating Sustainable Health Habits

In this episode, Tod and Joynier discuss the challenges of developing new habits, particularly as we age. They explore the time it takes to develop a habit and the differences between developing a habit of going to the gym versus washing hands consistently. They emphasize the importance of effort and consistency in developing habits and provide tips for starting with small habits and incorporating exercise into daily life. They also discuss the rewards of developing habits and the importance of finding activities that you enjoy. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to join the conversation and engage with Ageless Wonders.

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Takeaways

• Developing new habits can be challenging, especially as we age.
• It takes time and effort to develop a habit, and consistency is key.
• Starting with small habits and gradually increasing the challenge can help in developing long-lasting habits.
• Finding activities that you enjoy and incorporating exercise into daily life can make it easier to stick with a habit.
• There are many options available for exercise, so find something that works for you.

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Reference:

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction‍
• 00:42 The Challenge of Developing New Habits
• ‍03:03 The Time it Takes to Develop a Habit
• ‍05:28 Developing a Habit of Going to the Gym
• ‍07:52 The Importance of Effort in Developing Habits
• ‍09:58 Starting with Small Habits
• ‍11:23 Finding Ways to Incorporate Exercise into Daily Life
• ‍15:14 Gradually Increasing the Challenge
• ‍17:16 The Importance of Consistency
• ‍20:16 The Rewards of Developing Habits
• ‍23:56 The Importance of Variety
• ‍26:31 Finding Activities You Enjoy
• ‍29:34 The Availability of Different Exercise Options
• ‍31:08 The Journey of Developing Habits
• ‍32:45 Conclusion