MHME 006: How To Make Physical Exercise Habits Stick with Dr Mel Davis
If you’ve ever failed to make a new habit stick, you’re soooo not alone on this one. New Year Habits - Schmabbits, that almost sounds like rabbits and they act like it, right?
Start off bouncing with energy, follow a path, get distracted with other greener, juicer patches, wanders off and all of a sudden it’s breeding new ideas, guilt and all sorts of other charged up ideas about WHY it didn’t work.
Well enough already!
Don’t get me wrong, the new year ( or any other calamitous moment in life) is the trigger for many people, maybe like you, to focus on what’s important, what you want. It revs the engine of possibility and hope so….
you set a plan, you get the gear, get the stuff to make it happen, you prioritise your focus and energy, you start.
But, life gets in the way right?
Yep, more likely than not, we end up forgetting about it or giving up on it. BUT, why does it work for some and not others. …I’ve often stared at the white wall and grabbed another Tim Tam and thought “Is there something wrong with me?”
Maybe I’m not dedicated enough, maybe I’m not motivated, maybe I’m not…
Sure, it takes dedication and commitment to form a new habit. There’s also a lot we can learn from neuroscience on how you can crack the new habit code.
OK, time to put the Tim Tam down and turn it up because we're joined by Dr Melissa Davis of Renaissance Periodization. Dr Mel is World Champion martial artist, doctor of neuroscience and behaviour change coach.
Martial Artist Champion + Dr of Neuroscience + Behaviour Change = Knockout Habit Show
Exercise is no doubt a massive pillar to better brain health and Dr Mel offers up a recipe for achieving your goals. In the show, you’ll learn about
Today’s show will help you kick down the doors, throw old habits on the tatami mat and tighten your hold on what you really want.
Here’s to forming memory health habits that stick!
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About Our Guest:Dr Melissa Davis has ten years of research experience in neurobiology, with her works featured in Scientific American. She is a lifelong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and scholar, who has represented the United States in international Abu Dhabi World Pro Competition. She specializes in helping clients utilize tools in losing weight, gaining muscle, and performing.
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You can reach out to Dr Mel by sending an email to the Renaissance Periodization website. You may also connect with her on Instagram. Check out Dr Mel’s comprehensive review of the Game Changers documentary.
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To better memory health,
David
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