Must-Learn How-Tos Michael Brodzik Must-Learn How-Tos Michael Brodzik

Why You Feel Behind in October: A 4-Question Goal Audit for the Last 90 Days

It's October, the year has about three months left, and somewhere in the back of our heads a calculator has been running the numbers on everything we said we'd do in January. Most of what makes us feel behind isn't unfinished. It's unexamined. This is a twenty-minute, four-question audit for figuring out which goals are actually yours, and giving yourself permission to cross the rest off and count that as progress.  20 Min Read

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How to Build a Realistic Morning Routine When You're Not a Morning Person (The 10-Minute Version)

Every September the aesthetic morning routine comes back. The 5am alarm. The lemon water, the journal, the pilates, the matcha, all of it before 8am. We try it, we last four days, and we end up feeling behind before we've even brushed our teeth. That routine was never built for a real Tuesday. Here's a boring ten-minute version you can actually keep, plus permission to delete the rest of it.  20 Min Read

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Why You Keep Procrastinating When You Already Know What to Do (And How to Finally Start)

You're not lazy, and you're not confused about what needs doing. You know exactly what the next step is. You just can't seem to take it. That gap between knowing and doing isn't a character flaw. It's a pattern. And once you see what's actually keeping you stuck, starting stops feeling so impossible. Here’s how.  15 Min Read

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Must-Learn How-Tos Michael Brodzik Must-Learn How-Tos Michael Brodzik

Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself (And How to Finally Stop)

You’re not struggling with discipline as much as you are struggling with self-trust. Every time you say you will change and do not follow through, it chips away at how much you believe in yourself. Over time, that doubt becomes the real reason you keep falling off. I’ll show you how to break down why you keep breaking promises to yourself and how to rebuild that trust in a way that is realistic, sustainable, and actually sticks. 15 Min Read

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The 3 Unbreakable Rules of Kickstarting a Habit – And How to Finally Use Them (yay!)

You know how it goes. You feel motivated, tell yourself this time will be different, and you start off strong. Then life happens, your energy dips, and that habit is the first thing to fall off. It’s frustrating, especially when you’re trying to stay positive and disciplined, but it just doesn’t stick. Motivation fades, willpower runs out, and you end up right back at square one. Here’s the truth, it’s not about trying harder. If you’ve been stuck in that cycle, it’s time to focus on what actually works when motivation disappears. Let’s get into three go-to rules to help you stay consistent. 10 Min Read

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Unlocking the Power of Habit Stacking: How to Build Lasting Habits with Ease

Building a new habit can feel overwhelming — but what if it didn’t have to?

I break down habit stacking: a simple strategy that lets you piggyback a new habit onto something you already do every day. With this approach, you’ll remove decision fatigue, create a clear plan, and make lasting habits feel effortless.

Learn how to turn tiny actions into lasting change — and get practical examples you can start using immediately. 10 Min Read

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Must-Learn How-Tos Michael Brodzik Must-Learn How-Tos Michael Brodzik

Habit Stacking: How I Piggyback on One Habit to Build Another (with 7 real-life examples)

Instead of waiting for inspiration, the next time you want to start a habit — whether it’s waking up earlier, hitting the gym weekly, or cutting back on your coffee runs — ask yourself one simple question: What’s my game plan for starting this habit?

By “game plan,” I mean a concrete, step-by-step plan that lays out exactly what you need to do before you begin.

I’ll dive deeper into this How-to, but for now, know this: by the end of this How-to, you’ll have everything you need to create a game plan that actually helps your habits stick. 20 Min Read

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