In the next two episodes of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee explores the art and science of building habits that last. Drawing from positive psychology and the book “Atomic Habits,” Aimee shares strategies for cultivating a mindset of success, including acknowledging grit, practicing gratitude, and finding meaning in our goals in the first of this two-part series. She shares how she utilizes these concepts and gives several client examples of how strategic mindset and goal-setting can lead to dramatic successes over time.
Key Takeaways:
- Cultivating grit is essential for achieving long-term success. Acknowledge past successes and celebrate each small win to build resilience and belief in your ability to overcome challenges.
- Practicing gratitude can help shift our mindset and dampen negative emotions that hinder change. Find meaning and purpose in your goals to stay motivated and weather challenges.
- Identify your core values and strengths and use them to align with your goals. Build an identity based on the person you want to become and prove it to yourself with small wins.
- Celebrate the tiny victories and reward yourself with things that support your goals. Create a searchable list of daily wins to reflect on your progress and boost motivation.
- Building lasting habits requires skill power, not just willpower. Focus on skill refinement and view setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning.
Notable Quotes:
- “Life will get complicated, but by acknowledging and celebrating our successes, we can stay motivated and push through.”
- “It’s not about willpower, it’s about skill power. Focus on skill refinement to create lasting change in your life.”
Resources:
Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
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- Book: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
- Beyond Smart Goals Part 2: Creating the External Framework to Achieve Your Intentions (Add link to EP3)
