Episode 73 - Dr. Tamsin Astor | Force of Habit: Unleash Your Power by Developing Great Habits

Do you struggle with your habits? Are you clear in who you are and your personal life vision and values? Do you want to build habits that will empower your life and your leadership? Our special guest Tamsin Astor is here to answer these and many other questions about the power of habits to transform your life experience and impact.

Tamsin Astor, PhD is the founder and Chief Habit Scientist of Yoga Brained Coaching. She is known for giving her clients the tools to shift their mindset, organize their vision, and improve their habits to create an efficient, productive business.

In addition to her coaching and consulting practice, Tamsin is an avid traveler and foodie taking her three kids to Brazil, France, England, Amsterdam, Japan, Costa Rica and beyond because she believes travel helps breed tolerance and cultivates gratitude and reflection as you observe how other cultures operate and make choices.

Tamsin Astor holds a PhD in neuroscience and psychology and a post-doctorate in education. She also has certifications in yoga (RYT500, Yoga Ed.), mindset & Ayurveda (Living Ayurveda, Yoga Health Coach). She is an executive coach and author of the book Force of Habit: Unleash Your Power by Developing Great Habits.

Listen in as Tamsin shares her wisdom and experience on healthy living and empowering your life through habits.

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Show Notes

Episode highlights…

The importance of rituals and habits in creating your day and life
The role of a chief habit scientist
The essentials of Ayurveda and daily choices based upon it
Key elements and impacts of sleep
The importance of vulnerability in leadership
Failure as a vital part of a success path
The importance of being clear on your personal vision and values
Empowerment through disruption
The role of your three selves in your life journey
What’s the big juicy vision you have for your life?
Understanding the psycho cybernetic loop
Words have power – using words to empower yourself
Differently understanding habits and their power to change your experiences and outcomes
Three parts of habits: 1. Cue (triggers the habit); 2. Behavior (action); 3. Reward
Understanding habits versus willpower
Five key cues for habits
Tools for creating healthy habits
The process of creating new habits (and how long it takes to create them)
The habit of busyness
Three different kinds of isolation
Change is often driven by enough pain