Shes also the host of Charles Schwabs popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology.
Why Katy Milkman Is Mentally Strong
Katy invests her time into better understanding behavior change.
And she turns her research into easy-to-understand strategies that her readers and listeners can apply to their daily lives.
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She freely shares her own habits and how her research has changed how she approachesbehavior change.
For example, she discovered that listening to audiobooks while working out increases her chances of exercising.
She paired something fun with something she doesnt really enjoy, and itmotivatedher to exercise more often.
However, her willingness to share her insight to help others is one of hermental strengths.
And any failed attempts is a sure sign of weakness.
But, its clear that certain modifications to the environment can be key to creating lasting change.
Setting yourself up for success is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Some mental health problems can make it more difficult to create change.
But, mental health issues dont mean change is impossible.
So why not take a stab at learn from them?
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