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One of the widely accepted suggestions for changing habits is to do them slowly. Don\\u2019t make radical changes to what you\\u2019re currently doing - lean into - it so that you don\\u2019t create too much discomfort, get overwhelmed & quit.

But far too often, we think we\\u2019re further along than we actually are, and in the process inadvertently bite off more than we can chew.

Whenever we want to change a bad habit into a better one - what that requires is a certain level of paying attention - especially if the old habit is one that we do automatically.

When we\\u2019re changing our behaviors, it\\u2019s easier for our brains to fall into the unconsciousness that automatically happens when we follow the habit loop. Changing our behavior requires paying attention and focus.

So it\\u2019s super common if we default to old patterns that we\\u2019ll feel like we\\u2019re pushing jello uphill - impossible.

In episode 40, I\\u2019m exploring the stages of awareness & stages of competency when it comes to changing our behavior. These two models show you that mistakes, stumbles, and failures are part of the process - and if we give up, we may have been so close to lasting change.