Willpower Isn’t Enough: Systems for Successful Habits
Audio • 20 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Recognise why relying on willpower alone often leads to short-lived change.
- Explore how practical systems and supportive environments lead to lasting habits.
- Reflect on the internal narratives that conflict with positive behaviour change.
Lesson Description
Willpower runs out. Systems don’t. In this audio session, habits coach Hayley Watts shares why successful habit-building needs more than good intentions—and how to create routines that truly stick. Explore how your self-talk can shape your behaviour, how to reduce reliance on willpower, and how to build small, achievable actions into your daily rhythm. It’s a practical, compassionate guide to forming better habits, without the guilt trip.