Dropping Toxic Habits for Summer

Aug 31, 2024

The Globe Secrets Podcast: Toxic Habits to Drop Before Summer

Host: Alicia Goen

Introduction

  • Alicia welcomes listeners to the podcast.
  • Discussion about having a recent illness and its life reflections.
  • Focus on self-improvement and dropping toxic habits before summer.

Reflections and Realizations

  • Illness led to introspection about self-care and potential.
  • Desire to respect time, improve productivity, and make the most of summer.
  • Recognizing a cycle of doing the minimum and wanting to change that.

Toxic Habits to Drop

  1. Neglecting Small Self-Care Habits

    • Importance of consistently practicing small wellness routines.
    • Examples include taking vitamins, doing weekly hair treatments.
    • Use habit stacking and making routines visible to counter neglect.

  2. Being Lazy

    • Identifying areas of life where laziness creeps in.
    • Fixing habits like not cleaning up immediately or procrastinating on tasks.
    • Planning and spreading out work to avoid overwhelm.

  3. Not Being on a Schedule

    • Importance of having a daily routine, especially for waking up.
    • Benefits of a structured schedule for productivity.
    • Setting boundaries for work and personal time.

  4. Social Media Consumption

    • Acknowledging the habit of frequent checking and scrolling.
    • Suggestions to use Do Not Disturb mode, set screen time limits.
    • Encouragement to consume long-form, meaningful content over short-form.

  5. Disrespecting Money

    • Curbing unnecessary expenses like Uber Eats.
    • Reflecting on spending habits and their returns.
    • Encouragement to budget and respect financial resources.

Strategies for Change

  • Habit Stacking: Integrate new habits with established routines to reinforce them.
  • Replacing Habits: Swap out bad habits with better alternatives.
  • Planned Consumption: Schedule indulgence in moderation, rather than impulsively.
  • Acknowledgment: Celebrate existing achievements and progress.

Listener Engagement

  • Alicia reads and responds to listeners' toxic habits they wish to drop.
  • Topics covered include laziness, negative self-talk, financial recklessness, and more.

Conclusion

  • Importance of self-love and respecting oneself through the process of change.
  • Encouragement to be proud of oneself and continue evolving.
  • Invitation to subscribe and engage with the podcast community.

Note: The episode emphasizes self-awareness, personal growth, and practical strategies for overcoming common pitfalls in motivation and productivity.