Why You Can’t Just ’Be More Consistent’ with Monica Packer

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You've tried the habit trackers, the 21 day challenges, and every "just be consistent" article out there, and none of it sticks for more than a week. Certified habit coach Monica Packer joins JoAnn to explain why most habit advice was never built for moms in the first place, and what actually works when your day never goes as planned.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the habit advice you've been given fails women's actual lives, and it's not a discipline problem
• How to build a baseline version of any habit so one hard day doesn't wreck your progress
• Why consistency and flexibility work together instead of competing against each other
• The three step sticky habit formula for making any new habit actually stick
• How invisible labor and mental load make typical productivity advice unworkable for moms

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Follow Monica Packer on Instagram
• Sticky Habits by Monica Packer, out in September with pre-order bonuses available now

• Happy Mom Reset Free Class

Ready to stop over apologizing and start setting boundaries that actually stick? Join the free Happy Mom Reset class.

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