In today's episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 2nd episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring habits. These are the building blocks of goals – those repeated actions we do day in and day out that shape us and form us, oftentimes so much more than we realize. We dig into the science of the brain that form habits and why they're so powerful, and how to cultivate the right habits and good habits for you. It's only the tip of the iceberg here, but it's a meaty episode to dig into if you want to change the habits in your life!

//Time Stamps//

00:00: Welcome

02:18: What Casey is loving - a habit hack.

03:30: What Kelley is loving - these awesome headphones!

06:38: Digging into habits

08:44: The difference between a rhythm and routine

09:31: The usual story with habits

13:30: Habits ARE so powerful – it's all in the brain!

16:28: How do you choose the right habits?

19:04: Start here with your current habits

21:48: How to cultivate good habits?

29:00 Closing thoughts

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

– Shokz Open Running Mini Headphones

– Atomic Habits by James Clear

– Habit Workbook

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