Episode 84 | How to Build Habits When You’re Overwhelmed: The Power of Micro-Actions

About this episode

Dr. Brandi Kelly discusses how to build sustainable habits through micro actions and habit stacking to overcome feelings of overwhelm.

In this episode of the Lead with Hope Podcast , Dr. Brandi Kelly tackles one of the most common leadership and personal development struggles: how to build habits when you’re overwhelmed . If you’ve ever tried to start a new routine, improve your mindfulness, strengthen resilience, or follow through on goals — only to feel stuck — this episode is for you. Rooted in behavioral science and inspired by principles from Atomic Habits, Brandi introduces the power of micro actions — tiny, consistent changes that create massive long-term impact. You don’t need more willpower.You just need a tiny anchor. Instead of chasing dramatic overhauls, you’ll learn how habit stacking makes new behaviors obvious and easy by anchoring them to routines you already do every day. Small change leads to momentum. Momentum builds resilience. Resilience sustains leadership. In this episode, you’ll discover how to: • Use micro actions to build sustainable habits• Apply habit stacking to strengthen goal setting• Practice 60-second mindfulness routines• Avoid burnout through consistency• Adopt the powerful mindset: never miss twice Micro actions are the secret weapon of resilient leaders. Shrink your goals…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brandi Kelly

Topics covered

• building habits
• micro actions
• habit stacking
• mindfulness
• resilience
• leadership

Keywords

• habits
• micro actions
• habit stacking
• mindfulness
• resilience
• leadership
• burnout
• goals

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Atomic Habits

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