Thank you so much for this book referral! I’ve just downloaded it now from my local library. I learn so much from your columns and it’s always enjoyable and educational. Many thanks again !
I’m already doing something along this line. I’ve wanted to start the habit of drinking water before I drink my morning coffee. So what I have started doing is leaving a bottle of water sitting out overnight next to my coffeemaker. (I like to drink my water at room temperature, so leaving it out overnight works for me) Then, the next morning when I come downstairs, I start the coffeemaker and while it’s brewing, I drink my water. It’s already there, I don’t need to walk to the refrigerator to get it, just pick it up and drink! This practice has been a game changer!
Great post. I’m part of the Duke Health & Well-Being Programs Health Coach Training.
Behavior change is hard. Not because people don’t care. And not because they lack information.
Most people already know the basics: move more, eat well, sleep, manage stress.
What I’m learning in this course is most people don’t need more advice, they need a skilled guide. Someone who helps them uncover their own motivation and ideas for change. Because when solutions comes from them, they are far more likely to stick.
Yet we live in a system that largely rewards sick care, not prevention. We step in when something breaks instead of helping people build the habits that keep them well in the first place.
Supporting real behavior change takes skill. National Board-Certified Health & Well-Being Coaches aren’t social-media “health coaches” handing out tips.
This work is grounded in behavior science, neuroscience, motivational interviewing and deep listening.
It’s about helping people navigate barriers, discover what matters most to them, and build habits that are sustainable.
If we’re serious about improving health in this country, prevention can’t just be a slogan. It has to become a system.
And four months into this journey, I’m more convinced than ever that skilled, board-certified health coaches will help change the course of our health.
Love this perspective, thank you for sharing! Real change usually starts when people feel heard and discover their own reasons for it. Skilled guidance makes a huge difference!
Thank you, Diana, for sharing the key ideas from Katy Milkman’s book.
We really do need to keep learning, adapting, and adjusting to the changes around us. I especially like the concepts of "Temptation Bundling", "Power of Defaults" and "Social Norms" they really help.
Thank you so much for this book referral! I’ve just downloaded it now from my local library. I learn so much from your columns and it’s always enjoyable and educational. Many thanks again !
Let me know after you read it if you liked it!
This sounds fantastic! I immediately went and put it on hold at the library! Can't wait to read it
Let me know if you liked it ❤️
I’m already doing something along this line. I’ve wanted to start the habit of drinking water before I drink my morning coffee. So what I have started doing is leaving a bottle of water sitting out overnight next to my coffeemaker. (I like to drink my water at room temperature, so leaving it out overnight works for me) Then, the next morning when I come downstairs, I start the coffeemaker and while it’s brewing, I drink my water. It’s already there, I don’t need to walk to the refrigerator to get it, just pick it up and drink! This practice has been a game changer!
That’s a great example, thank you for sharing it! We tend to under evaluate how effective these simple things are, but they actually work!
Great post. I’m part of the Duke Health & Well-Being Programs Health Coach Training.
Behavior change is hard. Not because people don’t care. And not because they lack information.
Most people already know the basics: move more, eat well, sleep, manage stress.
What I’m learning in this course is most people don’t need more advice, they need a skilled guide. Someone who helps them uncover their own motivation and ideas for change. Because when solutions comes from them, they are far more likely to stick.
Yet we live in a system that largely rewards sick care, not prevention. We step in when something breaks instead of helping people build the habits that keep them well in the first place.
Supporting real behavior change takes skill. National Board-Certified Health & Well-Being Coaches aren’t social-media “health coaches” handing out tips.
This work is grounded in behavior science, neuroscience, motivational interviewing and deep listening.
It’s about helping people navigate barriers, discover what matters most to them, and build habits that are sustainable.
If we’re serious about improving health in this country, prevention can’t just be a slogan. It has to become a system.
And four months into this journey, I’m more convinced than ever that skilled, board-certified health coaches will help change the course of our health.
Love this perspective, thank you for sharing! Real change usually starts when people feel heard and discover their own reasons for it. Skilled guidance makes a huge difference!
Thank you, Diana, for sharing the key ideas from Katy Milkman’s book.
We really do need to keep learning, adapting, and adjusting to the changes around us. I especially like the concepts of "Temptation Bundling", "Power of Defaults" and "Social Norms" they really help.
Pham
Thank you for reading Pham! ❤️
Garbage
Thank you for this inspiring and very helpful article - I hope to put it to good use. uh oh. Is that procrastination? I WILL put it to good use!
Ha ha… i’m glad you liked it :)