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Struggling to make new habits stick? You’re not alone. In Episode 29 of the Psych Leadership Podcast, we explore the psychology behind habit formation—and why most attempts to change fail. Using insights from behavioral psychology, the habit loop, and cognitive science, you’ll learn practical strategies to design habits that actually last.

We’ll break down:

• The habit loop (cue, routine, reward) and why it drives automatic behaviors.
• Why habits often fail—spoiler: willpower isn’t enough.
• The psychology of operant conditioning and temporal discounting (why Netflix beats studying every time).
• Evidence-based tools like habit stacking, environment design, and implementation intentions that make habits easier to adopt.

Whether you’re a college student trying to build a study routine, a young professional struggling with consistency, or simply someone who wants to stop procrastinating—this episode gives you science-backed tools to take control of your habits and your future.

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