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Why is it that so many of us find it hard to stick to a new diet or lifestyle plan? We all start off well enough \u2013 full of energy and optimism but then the novelty soon wears off and life gets in the way. After some time, we are right back where we first started.\xa0The fact is, most health plans are based on the common, but incorrect assumption that we can make sweeping and lasting changes to our health by relying solely on willpower and motivation. But for the vast majority of us, this is just not true. This is exactly why I wrote my new book,\xa0\u2018Feel Better in 5\u2019\u2013 I want to empower people to make changes in their life not just in the short term, but ones that will stand the test of time.\nThis week, my good friend Dr Ayan Panja returns to my\xa0Feel Better, Live More\xa0podcast\xa0and puts me in the hot seat.\xa0We talk about how 5 minute chunks of time really can change your life, the importance of human connection when trying to make lifestyle change, why I am such a fan of a rounded approach to health and the ripple effect \u2013 how one small change in one aspect of your life can very quickly ripple into other areas. We also discuss what, in our collective 40 years of clinical experience, we have found to actually work with our patients when making lifestyle change. We delve into the latest in behaviour science and how we can use this to help us make new healthy habits. Finally, I explain to Ayan that my goal in writing \u2018Feel Better in 5\u2019 was to make health as accessible as possible to people of all backgrounds hence the reason nearly all the recommendations within it are completely free. Ayan finishes by sharing some of his tops tips. I really enjoyed taking some time out to sit down and chat with one of my best friends \u2013 I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/92\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.