What is a habit?  How are habits formed? Why are they so hard to change?  Welcome to the first episode in the 4YourLife podcast series. In this episode you’ll find out a bit more about me and what you’ll get out of this series. I’ll also explain why creating good habits have become such an important part of my life and why, now as I grant you official ‘Habitarian’ status, they should be a part of yours too.

What is a habit?  How are habits formed? Why are they so hard to change?  Welcome to the first episode in the 4YourLife podcast series. In this episode you’ll find out a bit more about me and what you’ll get out of this series. I’ll also explain why creating good habits have become such an important part of my life and why, now as I grant you official ‘Habitarian’ status, they should be a part of yours too.

So you want to drop a bit of weight or be more active. Maybe you want to sleep better or be more productive at work. I'm sure you have a good idea of what you “should” be doing. That’s the easy part. Actually, doing it, consistently – now that’s much harder. Why? It’s all about habits.

4YourLife is an inspirational podcast series dedicated to helping you change your life. Time to stop the brutal, rigid regimes that are impossible to sustain. Instead, small incremental changes applied consistently over time. Let's go one habit at a time.

Time to get off the treadmill and try something new. You have the power to change your own life and we'll show you how. This is 4YouLife... your time starts NOW!

So you want to drop a bit of weight or be more active. Maybe you want to sleep better or be more productive at work. I'm sure you have a good idea of what you “should” be doing. That’s the easy part. Actually, doing it, consistently – now that’s much harder. Why? It’s all about habits.
4YourLife is an inspirational podcast series dedicated to helping you change your life. Time to stop the brutal, rigid regimes that are impossible to sustain. Instead, small incremental changes applied consistently over time. Let's go one habit at a time.
Time to get off the treadmill and try something new. You have the power to change your own life and we'll show you how. This is 4YouLife... your time starts NOW!

4YourLife is an inspirational podcast series dedicated to helping you change your life. Time to stop the brutal, rigid regimes that are impossible to sustain. Instead, small incremental changes applied consistently over time. Let's go one habit at a time.

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Become a Habitarian

Let me teach you how to fish!  I by that I mean, let me teach you how to become your own habit coach. Once you know how habits work you can apply the process to any aspect of your life. Let me give you some examples.

This episode is comprised of 3 short examples. In each example you will see how habit science can be used to tackle any habit challenge.

We hear from Annie who wants to be in control of her diet, Melissa who wants to manage her energy and cravings and Blake who needs to get a good night's sleep.

Key take aways
The importance of systems and process
The role emotion plays
Why you need to make it fun.
The most important triggers
How to make the changes stick

Let me teach you how to fish!&nbsp; I by that I mean, let me teach you how to become your own habit coach. Once you know how habits work you can apply the process to any aspect of your life. Let me give you some examples.
This episode is comprised of 3 short examples. In each example you will see how habit science can be used to tackle any habit challenge.
We hear from Annie who wants to be in control of her diet, Melissa who wants to manage her energy and cravings and Blake who needs to get a good night's sleep.
Key take aways
<ol>
<li>The importance of systems and process</li>
<li>The role emotion plays</li>
<li>Why you need to make it fun.</li>
<li>The most important triggers</li>
<li>How to make the changes stick</li>
</ol>

How to change your life one habit at a time

Ever wondered why some habits change when your environment does and others don’t? How does self-identify influence your habits?  Why are values important and what role does integrity and authenticity play? These and many more questions form the basis of this episode with Liam Hiney.

Liam is a qualified psychotherapist and owner of the Connection Concept. Through his practice, Liam helps individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

He is also a life coach, Mental Health Workshop Facilitator, High Performance coach. Founder of Norwell Retreat for Executives.

I sit down to talk to Liam about
The importance of authenticity
Where our identity comes from
High performance athlete
How do we define success
How do we change our habits
Therapy as prevention
How to get to the Cross fit games
The magic that happens when we have zone time.



More about Liam and his work can be found in the links below:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/counselling/liam-hiney-the-connection-concept-maidstone-vic/1343272

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hiney-354799309/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMO0_efSPRO/

Ever wondered why some habits change when your environment does and others don&rsquo;t?&nbsp;How does self-identify influence your habits?&nbsp; Why are values important and what role does integrity and authenticity play? These and many more questions form the basis of this episode with Liam Hiney.
Liam is a qualified psychotherapist and owner of the Connection Concept. Through his practice, Liam helps individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life&rsquo;s challenges, including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions.
He is also a life coach, Mental Health Workshop Facilitator, High Performance coach. Founder of Norwell Retreat for Executives.
I sit down to talk to Liam about
<ul>
<li>The importance of authenticity</li>
<li>Where our identity comes from</li>
<li>High performance athlete</li>
<li>How do we define success</li>
<li>How do we change our habits</li>
<li>Therapy as prevention</li>
<li>How to get to the Cross fit games</li>
<li>The magic that happens when we have zone time. </li>
</ul>
More about Liam and his work can be found in the links below:
<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/counselling/liam-hiney-the-connection-concept-maidstone-vic/1343272">https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/counselling/liam-hiney-the-connection-concept-maidstone-vic/1343272</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hiney-354799309/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hiney-354799309/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMO0_efSPRO/">https://www.instagram.com/p/DMO0_efSPRO/</a>

Self Identity and YOUR habits

In this episode, we dive one of the most important drivers of habit transformation. That being THE TRIGGER.

To be in control of your habits, you must know your triggers.

It makes sense. To stoop the habit, prevent the craving! How do you prevent the craving? Destroy the trigger!

Key Topics Covered
Identifying Your Triggers
Understand what cues set off your automatic habits - emotional, situational, or contextual.
Find ways to stop them!
Changing Your Environment
Discover how modifying your surroundings can help you avoid triggers in the first place.
Why changing context beats sheer willpower.
Making Bad Habits Difficult
Add “friction” to unwanted behaviours.
Replace old habits with small, easier-to-do positive habits that satisfy the same need.

In this episode, we dive one of the most important drivers of habit transformation. That being THE TRIGGER.
To be in control of your habits, you must know your triggers.
It makes sense. To stoop the habit, prevent the craving! How do you prevent the craving? Destroy the trigger!
Key Topics Covered
<ol>
<li>Identifying Your Triggers</li>
<ul>
<li>Understand what cues set off your automatic habits - emotional, situational, or contextual.</li>
<li>Find ways to stop them!</li>
</ul>
<li>Changing Your Environment</li>
<ul>
<li>Discover how modifying your surroundings can help you avoid triggers in the first place.</li>
<li>Why changing context beats sheer willpower.</li>
</ul>
<li>Making Bad Habits Difficult</li>
<ul>
<li>Add &ldquo;friction&rdquo; to unwanted behaviours.</li>
<li>Replace old habits with small, easier-to-do positive habits that satisfy the same need.</li>
</ul>
</ol>

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