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Can you hack your brain to make healthy habits stick? | Vo.Care Psychiatry and Behavioral Therapy

in Dr. Vo Writes Habits on 06/26/2024 06/26/2024

Can You Hack Your Brain to Make Healthy Habits Stick?

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TL;DR Healthy habits are tough to maintain, but with some brain “hacks,” you can make them stick. Set clear goals, establish routines, start small, use triggers, reward yourself, track progress,…

The Role of Motivation in Behavioral Activation for Building Good Habits

in Dr. Vo Writes Habits on 06/26/2024 06/26/2024

The Role of Motivation in Behavioral Activation for Habit Formation

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TL;DR Behavioral Activation (BA) is a therapeutic approach that helps you build good habits by engaging in meaningful activities, regardless of fluctuating motivation levels. Through planning and scheduling activities, starting…

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I’m finally doing it! After about a year of plan

I’m finally doing it! After about a year of planning, refining, teaching face to face, I’m going to be launching my course in 2025 ✨🔥

Getting this course together with my team has been challenging. We had to test and test, and even collaborate with brands and schools to see how people responded.

But everything was worth it! I’m happy to announce that we’re finally sharing it to everyone who wants to make a positive shift and break their bad habits.

More announcements to come but everyone in my YouHabits Channel will be given early access so I encourage you to join the community now so you can get in on the fun.

It can’t be that simple, can it Krysti? It actua

It can’t be that simple, can it Krysti? It actually can!

Wearing your workout shoes is like flipping a mental switch—it signals your brain that it’s time to move.

This simple action acts as a cue, triggering the mindset shift needed to break inertia and get started.

So psychologically, it makes the idea of exercising feel more real and achievable because you’ve already taken the first step. It’s also practical! Once the shoes are on, you’re physically prepared to go for a walk, hit the gym, or even just stretch.

It eliminates one excuse (“I’m not ready”) and creates a small sense of commitment. Plus, the act of lacing up your shoes can feel like a ritual, helping you associate it with positive movement and reinforcing the habit over time.

Try it and let me know if it works for you!

This time of year feels like a moment to pause and

This time of year feels like a moment to pause and breathe, to take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. I’m reminded that even the coldest, quietest seasons prepare us for growth.

My biggest hope for next year is to launch my YouHabits Course and eBook with my team. We’ve made such great progress.

I’ve always been about living my life purposefully, and I honestly couldn’t do it without creating habits that give me more time for myself. Now, I want to share this with you too—how to create habits that will allow you to build a more fulfilling life.

If you want to learn more, DM me. Let’s talk about how YouHabits can help you start fresh and create real change. Hope to hear from you soon.

Where are all my wants-to-be-productive-but-ends-u

Where are all my wants-to-be-productive-but-ends-up-procrastinating people at?

You sit on your laptop, to-do list on hand, with the best intentions but you end up NOT DOING the things you swore you’d knock off today. This is me almost on a daily basis.

You should say HI if this is you too! I’m Krysti, I’m a psychiatrist and habit change coach (currently with a procrastination problem).

I know it’s ironic but I’m not gonna have this problem for anymore soon coz im doing something about it!

Come with me in this journey of mine to finally address my procrastination!

#buildbetterhabits
#procrastination
#krystiprocrastinating
#stopprocrastination

Habits thrive in the spaces we don’t pay attenti

Habits thrive in the spaces we don’t pay attention to—our autopilot mode. Once you understand the cues and systems that fuel those habits, you can take control. With the right guidance and a proven system, you can rewire those patterns and build the life you want.

If you want to understand cues and systems, I encourage you to join my YouHabits channel where I share tidbits and tips that might be helpful to help you start with those small changes towards better habits.

Sometimes, the simplest solutions work best when i

Sometimes, the simplest solutions work best when it comes to making good habits.

Let’s say your bad habit is always snack at 12MN (I’ve done it, no judgement here). Move the snacks to a weird spot—like the garage or the highest shelf.

You’ll be too lazy to grab them, and voilà, bad habit interrupted!

It sounds like a joke it has worked for many people. Introducing small obstacles like this can significantly reduce undesirable habits.

Try it! Send it to a midnight snacker, and let me know in the comments if it worked!

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