The Simplicity of Tiny Habits Will Change Your Life – BJ Fogg, Ph.D.

Joanne Louis-Paul • June 24, 2021

Behavior Design (vs behavior change)

What does a “Whatever It Takes” mentality look like? It looks like dedication to your life and wellbeing.


We all want to improve things about ourselves. Some of us struggle with staying organized, others with getting enough sleep or exercise, and so on...


Maybe the mountain we keep circling has been in our way for decades? Maybe we’ve given up on ever conquering it?


In this episode of Dave Asprey’s “Bulletproof Radio” podcast, behavior scientist, Dr. BJ Fogg, explains how it’s the smallest changes that make the biggest difference.   


He coined the term "Behavior Design," which differs from behavior change in that it refers to a specific set of models and methods used to create new habits, relying on simplicity and tiny tweaks, ingrained as habits, which really add up over time!


His years of research show that willpower is not the way and, just because your habit hasn’t taken root yet doesn’t mean it never will.


This is a really interesting listen for anyone interested in making positive personal changes!

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