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How To Break Bad Habits And Build Good Ones
With Andrew Johnson
Welcome to our 5-day meditation journey, where we’ll explore the fascinating world of habits—how they’re formed, how they influence our lives, and most importantly, how we can reshape them to align with our goals and values. Over the next five days, we’ll dive into the science and psychology behind habits, providing you with tools and techniques to create lasting, positive change. On Day 1, we’ll start by building a strong foundation. You’ll learn about the ‘Habit Loop’—the process of cues, routines, and rewards that drive our behavior—and gain a deeper understanding of how your brain forms and maintains habits. On Day 2, we’ll explore the triggers behind your habits—those internal thoughts or external situations that prompt automatic behaviors. Together, we’ll practice recognizing these triggers and learn how to introduce small disruptions to interrupt unhealthy patterns. By Day 3, we’ll shift our focus to transformation. You’ll discover how to replace bad habits with positive ones by leveraging dopamine—the brain’s reward system—to reinforce healthier choices. On Day 4, we’ll look at how to anchor and grow these new habits. You’ll learn practical strategies like habit stacking and scaling, helping you build consistency by connecting new behaviors to existing routines. Finally, on Day 5, we’ll focus on maintaining your progress and dealing with setbacks. Life isn’t perfect, and slip-ups happen. You’ll learn how to navigate challenges with self-compassion and create a plan to sustain your new habits for the long term. Each day includes guided meditations to support and deepen your understanding, so you can put what you learn into practice right away. Let’s get started on this journey to a healthier, more mindful you!”
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4.9 stars
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Recent Reviews
Jan
February 7, 2026
I really enjoyed this course. Unconvering a forgotten trigger was unexpected but healing. This course was simple, but powerful. Placing more awareness on my habits, their triggers and how to exchange them for more aligned, helpful habits is practical and inspiring, thank you 🙏🏻
toni
January 6, 2026
It’s a great start Tks!! I will listen and apply again, bc habits are hard to unlearn 🙏🏽
theodora
January 5, 2026
A gentle & manageable approach to addressing addictive habits. A welcome guide for detoxing from Holiday sugar overload
Tony
November 14, 2025
Very helpful, but I shall have to repeat it several times to fully benefit and grow. Thank you very much.
Jeannie
October 11, 2025
I finished my first pass of this course. I see the tremendous value of it. These are new logical ways that I hadn’t thought of to change a habit. Now for Pass 2 where I incorporate what I learned.
LaShun
September 16, 2025
Thank you. Excellent advice.
Deirdre
September 15, 2025
Great short course to reflect an current habits and reset to build new ones that serve me better. Thank you
Laurie
September 3, 2025
Fantastic, clear instruction with background information.
Anna
September 1, 2025
Wonderful course, what a true blessing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful wisdom. It has been so valuable during my process of healing from addiction.
Scott
August 23, 2025
I have tried to simply stop the bad habit of repeated negative thoughts by admonishing myself then trying to ignore what just happened. Of course that never worked. Now, after this course, I am being curious and asking why my mind is criticizing action / inaction. This has finally opened up progress. My repeated cautions are trying so damn hard to be helpful and prevent future failure. I am now thanking my mind for its dopamine hit of intended wisdom, but then peering behind the curtain to the underlying concern and addressing that. Now the dopamine comes from confronting worries head on, gently and compassionately, then getting back to what I was doing. Instead of continual ruminating, my thinking now feels productive instead!
Rob
August 20, 2025
Thank you for this course. I've always wanted to get rid of some negative hobbit. But I never believed I could. This time I thought letsel try it with a little help. This week has been promising. But I don't yeti dare to look too far agenda. As you said: Change is a journey, not a destination.
Sarah
August 15, 2025
So practice! Will use this course again!
Lynn
August 8, 2025
Thank you, deeply!
Thomas
August 3, 2025
Very helpful approach!
Denise
July 24, 2025
Excellent course on changing habits one small step at a time. Thank you 🙏
Chrissy
July 10, 2025
A very comprehensive and accessible practice. It uses both science and meditation principles to reinforce the concepts presented. It inspired me as well. yay !
Claudia
July 9, 2025
Thank you, wil probably do this course again ✨
Gwendoline
July 5, 2025
This course has created space where I can start to change
Linda
July 2, 2025
Soothing voice, gentle encouragement, sound principles, practical applications - this is one I will come back to.
Kim
May 16, 2025
Loved this course! Thank you.
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