REWIND // You don’t rise to your goals, you fall to your systems — building habits that survive motherhood — JAMES CLEAR
This one’s from early in the show, back when far fewer of you were listening — and it’s one of the biggest guests we’ve ever had on. If you’ve ever set a movement goal and watched it dissolve under the 2am reality of parenting, this is the episode. Clear’s whole framework is systems over willpower, which is exactly what active moms need when motivation isn’t the problem — capacity is.
Today I speak with James Clear, a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits (currently #1). The book has sold over 8 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. His book offers a proven framework to build good habits and break bad ones. Atomic Habits will teach you how to make the small changes that will transform your habits and deliver remarkable results.
James and I discuss the special challenges parents face building habits when there is no such thing as atypical day in parenthood. James shares ways to avoid common pitfalls people face when they are trying to establish a new habit, and so much more! I am SO EXCITED for you to hear this interview!
We talk about:
-4 laws of building habits
-environment design & reseting the room
-embracing the season you’re in
-casting a vote for the type of person you are
-motion versus action
-the 2 minute rule
-making the habit before you can build it
-finding balance in manageable bites
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:35 setting habits for parents
7:20 life as a series of seasons
10:00 comparison on social media
15:22 navigating your identity as a parent
22:20 taking the first step to building the habit
27:25 scaling to build momentum
37:00 mental toughness as flexibility versus rigidity
40:15 James’ experience as a parent
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JAMES
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/
Website: jamesclear.com
Atomic Habits: atomichabits.com
Newsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
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