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Habits That Stick

February 07, 2025 by Scott Todnem in Habits

Building Habits
Developing habits that last isn’t about willpower or sheer determination; it’s about strategy and intentionality.

We want a simple yet effective framework to create habits that stick—habits that align with our goals, strengthen our personal agency, and lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Here are three tips to help…

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February 07, 2025 /Scott Todnem
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Analysis Paralysis - You Are Not One Choice

February 16, 2023 by Scott Todnem in Habits

Free Will?
With too many choices, we can experience something called analysis paralysis. This means we become so overwhelmed with multiple options that it causes us to panic or freeze up. We overanalyze things and in turn, do nothing.

You’ve experienced this if you’ve ever turned on the TV or a streaming service and had so many options for shows to binge watch that you end up endlessly scrolling only to choose… none of them.

So… what do we do? These tips will help.

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February 16, 2023 /Scott Todnem
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Let's Talk Emotions

February 03, 2023 by Scott Todnem in Habits

Emotional Regulation
It’s important to know that sadness and anger happen just like calm and happiness.

That’s life!

So how do we deal with feelings? These tips will be especially helpful for emotional lows, but it works for any given moment in life.

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February 03, 2023 /Scott Todnem
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Is Procrastination Truly That Bad?

January 20, 2023 by Scott Todnem in Habits

Procrastination
What’s the best way to go about completing work?

Work completion is too nuanced to be one-size-fits-all, but let’s break down two standard options with a few quick considerations.

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January 20, 2023 /Scott Todnem
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Real Resolutions Build a Lifestyle

December 31, 2022 by Scott Todnem in Habits

Real Resolutions
There are certainly benefits in the clarity of turning a wish into a goal. With any significant life change, however, the magic is not in the resolution. The magic, if there is such a thing, is in the lifestyle.

Here are the details.

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December 31, 2022 /Scott Todnem
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