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Think Thursday- Micro-Yeses: How Change Really Happens

In this Think Thursday episode, Molly breaks down a powerful concept at the heart of sustainable habit change: micro-yeses. These are the small, often overlooked decisions that align with your long-term goals—even if they feel too minor to matter. Whether you're working on behavior change related to exercise, diet, spending, screen time, or any other habit, micro-yeses are the building blocks of momentum. This episode explores how these tiny choices affect the brain, create identity shifts, and lead to real progress over time. Key Topics Covered • What a "micro-yes" is and why it matters • How small decisions activate the prefrontal cortex and build new neural pathways • Why repetition, not perfection, drives real behavior change • The role of self-recognition in maintaining motivation • What behavior scientists like BJ Fogg say about starting small Science and Insights • Micro-yeses interrupt automatic behavior loops by engaging intentional brain regions like the prefrontal cortex • Through consistent action, these moments create synaptic plasticity, helping rewire the brain for new habits • As Stanford researcher BJ Fogg notes: • “Tiny actions, repeated consistently, change identity.” Reflection Prompt: Where have you said yes to yourself this week, even in a small or imperfect way? Recognize it. Count it. It matters. Related Episodes to Explore • The Fresh Start Effect (January 1) • Neuroscience of Follow-Through (January 8) • Identity Lag: Why Your Brain Hasn’t Caught Up Yet (January 15) ★ Support this podcast ★ (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alcoholm...)