3 Elements of Behavior Change
Sep 11, 2020When woo woo meets science
When I tell people I got my PhD in mindsets and health behavior change ... it sounds made up
*mindset* & *behavior change* feels very abstract and floaty lol
Whereas *science* is opposite - concrete and logical
But there is indeed a science to this floaty stuff, and it’s kind of my life goal to explain this to the world 😆
And it’s not just social science (my PhD is actually in psychology) but neuroscience too 🧠
Behavior change starts with an OBJECTIVE
👉 What do you want to achieve? Straight forward. Cut n dry.
But then requires a PROCESS
👉 Because we all know what happens when you want to make a change but have zero plan in place to actually take action 🙃
What you can do to start the process:
Adjust your environment, figure out where new behaviors fit in your schedule, work through any mindset blocks, maybe hire a good coach to guide you
This is the “how”... and if you can find some enjoyment in this part, that’s major 🔑
…Most importantly, you need to identify your true “why”
👉 Your PURPOSE
(note this is NOT the same as your objective)
As much as we like to think we are logical beings... this feely emotional stuff typically plays the largest role in successful, sustained behavior change.
How this could look: you’re the best version of yourself when you’re healthy, fit, and active.
What’s your current objective?
What’s the process look like to get there?
And why do you TRULY want it?
You might need unearth some deep shit here. But that’s good. Embrace that shit 🤘
