"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Why small changes matter more than big breakthroughs
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Hi Reader, This week, I welcomed Eric Zimmer back to the podcast, and as always, our conversation was packed with wisdom. Eric is the host of The One You Feed podcast and the author of a new book called How a Little Becomes a Lot. We talked about something many of us struggle with: how to create lasting change without getting overwhelmed. One of my favorite takeaways is that real transformation is usually not about one big moment. It is about the small choices we make every day. We also talked about perfectionism and why trying to do everything perfectly often gets in the way of progress. Eric encourages us to aim for consistency instead. He says if you can stay on track about 80 percent of the time, you are doing great. Another idea I loved is this: instead of seeing challenges as problems, see them as puzzles. A puzzle has a solution. We just have not found it yet. If you have ever felt stuck, frustrated, or discouraged by change, I think this episode will really speak to you. π§ Listen to the Episode Nowβ More soon, P.S. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who may need the reminder that big changes often start with one small step. Sometimes that is all it takes to get moving in the right direction. |
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