Episode 2 - Creating Sustainable Health Habits

The Ageless Wonders

In this episode, Todd and Joynier discuss the challenges of developing new habits, particularly as we age. They explore the time it takes to develop a habit and the differences between developing a habit of going to the gym versus washing hands consistently. They emphasize the importance of effort and consistency in developing habits and provide tips for starting with small habits and incorporating exercise into daily life. They also discuss the rewards of developing habits and the importance of finding activities that you enjoy. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to join the conversation and engage with Ageless Wonders.

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Takeaways

• Developing new habits can be challenging, especially as we age.
• It takes time and effort to develop a habit, and consistency is key.
• Starting with small habits and gradually increasing the challenge can help in developing long-lasting habits.
• Finding activities that you enjoy and incorporating exercise into daily life can make it easier to stick with a habit.
• There are many options available for exercise, so find something that works for you.

Reference:
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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:42 The Challenge of Developing New Habits
03:03 The Time it Takes to Develop a Habit
05:28 Developing a Habit of Going to the Gym
07:52 The Importance of Effort in Developing Habits
09:58 Starting with Small Habits
11:23 Finding Ways to Incorporate Exercise into Daily Life
15:14 Gradually Increasing the Challenge
17:16 The Importance of Consistency
20:16 The Rewards of Developing Habits
23:56 The Importance of Variety
26:31 Finding Activities You Enjoy
29:34 The Availability of Different Exercise Options
31:08 The Journey of Developing Habits
32:45 Conclusion