the grounding hour

SESSION 3

Break the cycle of bad habits

We all have habits we wish we could change. But for many of us, breaking the cycle feels impossible, especially when stress, chronic illness, or life circumstances keep getting in the way. The truth is, your willpower isn’t broken. Stress and triggers actually rewire your brain’s habit loops, making change harder than it looks. In this session of The Gwell Grounding Hour, we’re exploring the science of habits and how to start noticing and reshaping the patterns that hold you back.

“Success isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up intentionally, even in the middle of stress.“

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What we’ll cover:

  • The science of habit loops: cue → routine → reward
  • How stress and chronic illness disrupt habit change
  • Why micro-wins matter more than big goals & how small steps build momentum
  • Strategies for reshaping triggers and building confidence
  • A guided journaling reset to help you map and reframe your own habit loops

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