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512. Most Habit Change Advice is Wrong - Inconsistency is the Key to Success (Greatest Hits)

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UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
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Jul 23, 2026
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Summary

Most habit advice tells you to be perfectly consistent, show up every day, and never miss a beat. But that pressure is exactly what keeps people from forming habits in the first place. In this episode, I explain why embracing inconsistency is actually the key to building habits that last. You'll hear why perfectionism makes setbacks feel like failure, how small repeated actions gradually become automatic, and why flexible, forgiving practice aligns with the way your brain actually learns. This Greatest Hits episode gives you a fresh approach to habit change that reduces shame, removes pressure, and helps you make lasting changes without needing to be perfect. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/512 Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/