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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Self-Creation School podcast, host Leanne Letica questions the effectiveness of willpower alone for achieving success. She discusses the concept of decision fatigue and how relying solely on willpower results in burnout and stress.
Leanne introduces the concept of identity-based habits, where changing self-perceptions results in changing actions naturally without the necessity for willpower. She offers practical steps to shift from willpower to an identity-based approach and how small consistent actions can cement your new identity.
With various examples and stories, she emphasizes the effectiveness and sustainability of the identity-based approach versus willpower.
Tune in to learn how to fuel your success with who you BE.
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Episode
01:59 The Problem with Relying on Willpower
04:14 The Story of Lisa: A Case Study
06:34 The Limitations of Willpower
09:12 The Power of Identity-Based Habits
12:27 Practical Steps to Shift from Willpower to Identity-Based Approach
15:31 The Challenges and Rewards of the Identity-Based Approach
16:41 Conclusion and Invitation to Further Resources
Mentioned Resources:
Discover what's stopping you from saying YES! to a life you love and I’ll show you how to shift it using my unique Self-Creation Shift™ quick-fire approach. You can apply this method to shift any of your limiting stories!
Take the FREE Assessment here: https://selfcreationschool.com/yesblock
Must-Have Resources:Discover your YES! Block here.Steal My Self-Creation Secrets here.Get My Personal Manifesto here.Grab My Daily Journal here.Join Week of YES! here.
Connect with Leanne:Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookConnect on LinkedInSubscribe on YouTube
Episode Transcript:
Download the Transcript here.
Leanne introduces the concept of identity-based habits, where changing self-perceptions results in changing actions naturally without the necessity for willpower. She offers practical steps to shift from willpower to an identity-based approach and how small consistent actions can cement your new identity.
With various examples and stories, she emphasizes the effectiveness and sustainability of the identity-based approach versus willpower.
Tune in to learn how to fuel your success with who you BE.
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Episode
01:59 The Problem with Relying on Willpower
04:14 The Story of Lisa: A Case Study
06:34 The Limitations of Willpower
09:12 The Power of Identity-Based Habits
12:27 Practical Steps to Shift from Willpower to Identity-Based Approach
15:31 The Challenges and Rewards of the Identity-Based Approach
16:41 Conclusion and Invitation to Further Resources
Mentioned Resources:
Discover what's stopping you from saying YES! to a life you love and I’ll show you how to shift it using my unique Self-Creation Shift™ quick-fire approach. You can apply this method to shift any of your limiting stories!
Take the FREE Assessment here: https://selfcreationschool.com/yesblock
Must-Have Resources:Discover your YES! Block here.Steal My Self-Creation Secrets here.Get My Personal Manifesto here.Grab My Daily Journal here.Join Week of YES! here.
Connect with Leanne:Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookConnect on LinkedInSubscribe on YouTube
Episode Transcript:
Download the Transcript here.
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