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How long does it really take to build a habit?
But you may be wondering: how long does it really take to build a habit?
We’ve all heard various theories: 21 days, 30 days, 66 days, 90 days…
But what if we’re looking at habit formation duration all wrong? What if, instead of asking how many days it takes, we ask the real question: How many repetitions does it take to form a habit?
Dawn Hollister
Sep 112 min read


Pick one thing from this energy audit; take one small action that supports improvement
Humans are creatures of habit. But that doesn't mean we autmatically keep all the habits that are the best for us...
Many give up on their healthy habits not because they’re lazy, but because they’re simply exhausted.
But when that exhaustion sets in, it can certainly feel like laziness. Which can lead to one of the most common (and damaging) assumptions:
“I guess I just don't have enough discipline.”
Dawn Hollister
Jul 313 min read


Summer habits reboot checklist
You may or may not hear many people talk about this... but I've encountered it with enough clients to recognize that it's a real thing:
The weird summer slump that shows itself mid-July.
You might find yourself feeling a little more meh than you normally do — especially when it comes to sticking with your usual workouts, food choices, or daily habits.
When you experience energy dips, it's OK for your habits to lighten up, as well.
Dawn Hollister
Jul 172 min read


Your habits match your identity
You’ve got goals — whether it’s having more energy, reducing stress, improving gut health, or getting your family's meals in order...or any number of goals. It's not just the actions you're taking, but keeping in mind the kind of person you want to be while you're at it.
Dawn Hollister
Jul 32 min read


Do just ONE hard thing today
Do just ONE hard thing today. Not every single habit on your tracker or with any hint of perfection. Not everything on the to-do list. Just one thing that can move you forward right now.
Dawn Hollister
Jun 122 min read


Add more margin, avoid burnout
It's very rare to find people who feel drained because they’re doing too little. But it is super common to find adults who are feeling that way because they’re doing too much, especially when it occurs without space in the grind to reset.
Dawn Hollister
May 292 min read


The work has been paying off all along
Just because you don’t see the small changes doesn’t mean they aren’t happening. Decisions that used to take a force of sheer will, now happen on autopilot. The work has been paying off all along. You just didn’t see it happening until it became unmistakable.
Dawn Hollister
May 152 min read


Put this excuse out of commission
Even committing to JUST 5 MINUTES at a time can help transform your routine. Over time, after that 5 minutes takes root, it can grow to 30 minutes that you enjoy and look forward to.
Dawn Hollister
Apr 242 min read


Sometimes it helps to do LESS
When it comes to building and sustaining habits and reaching goals, sometimes it helps to do LESS.
Dawn Hollister
Apr 32 min read


Powerhouse strategies to dial in your consistency
Real progress isn’t about perfection. It IS about consistency, even when the circumstances aren’t ideal.
Dawn Hollister
Feb 272 min read


Keep it simple, be consistent
Instead of trying to overhaul your habits all at once, focus on a few impactful habits that fit your lifestyle.
Dawn Hollister
Feb 62 min read


Connect to the future you
If you're looking to revive the goals you established at the start of the year, here's a short exercise that can help.
Dawn Hollister
Jan 303 min read


Before you assign yourself a big list of goals...
I hope you're enjoying the last few moments of the holiday season! I spent New Year's Eve as I often do...watching movies and NYE...
Dawn Hollister
Jan 24 min read


Gratitude is good for you...
If you want to simplify things, experience more joy, and even improved health... I'm here to tell you gratitude is good for you!
Dawn Hollister
Nov 28, 20242 min read


One of the biggest benefits of taking care of your body...
When your body feels good, you think clearer, your mood is better and you have more energy to do the things you love.
Dawn Hollister
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Tapping into the "mind-muscle" connection
Check out some benefits of tapping into your “mind-muscle” connection, from improving form during workouts to helping with posture and more.
Dawn Hollister
Aug 15, 20242 min read


THIS is how you achieve ANYTHING that’s important to you
If you keep setting health and fitness goals that fizzle out before you see results, this framework will be nothing short of...
Dawn Hollister
Jun 27, 20242 min read


“Turn your day upside down” experiment
I have a little mindset experiment for you today that just might change your life: turn your day upside down! What if instead of thinking...
Dawn Hollister
Mar 7, 20242 min read


The power of time
Today we’ve been given an INCREDIBLE gift… An extra day! 🤩 Yes, it's Leap Year Day — a day that comes only once every four years. But...
Dawn Hollister
Feb 29, 20242 min read


How obstacles become opportunities
You know I am all about POSITIVE ACTION, right? Basically, focusing on the actions that will move you toward whatever it is that you...
Dawn Hollister
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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