In today’s episode, you’re going to learn an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones.

Here to offer you a guide to improving your life, no matter what your goals are, is James Clear – the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, which is one of Mel’s favorite books.

James Clear is one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation and behavior change. His work has helped millions of people lose weight, quit smoking and vaping, stop drinking, build businesses, start new chapters, achieve lifelong goals, and become the person they want to be.

In this conversation, James reveals a simple truth most people never learn: if you’re struggling to change your habits, the problem isn’t you – it’s your systems.

Bad habits don’t repeat because you lack motivation or willpower. They repeat because your system is designed to produce them.

James breaks down the proven frameworks behind lasting change and explains how tiny, consistent improvements compound into extraordinary results over time.

And even if you have read the book Atomic Habits, which Mel has several times, there are things in the interview today that James says that he has never shared before.

He will also cover the things he wished he had written about when he wrote Atomic Habits 7 years ago!

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

-Make time for new habits
-Overcome a lack of motivation
-Design your environment to make success easier
-Get back on track quickly when you fall off course

-How 1% improvements compound into extraordinary results
-The difference between goals and systems - How to break bad habits without relying on willpower
-The identity shift that makes change permanent

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why change has felt so hard in the past - and you’ll walk away with a proven system you can use for the rest of your life.

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This episode is about taking your power back and giving yourself the credit you deserve.

Everyone needs a friend who reminds you who you really are. Today, Mel is that friend.

In this episode, Mel shares 7 powerful things to remind yourself every day. These carefully chosen sentences pull you back into your strength, your courage, and your confidence.

They are the words you need to hear that activate the most capable version of you.

This episode will help you:

-Reclaim your power when you’ve been playing small or second-guessing yourself

-Set boundaries that protect your energy without guilt

-Stop letting other people’s moods, opinions, or expectations dictate your day

-Get out of comparison and focus on your own progress

-Let go of what’s draining you and refocus on what actually matters

-Move forward with more clarity, confidence, and intention

These powerful reminders are paired with the science behind why they work, so you’re not just inspired in the moment, but so you understand how to make changes that last.

Mel reminds you what you need to hear most: you are not powerless.

This episode is not about fixing what is wrong with you. You are not broken. It’s about remembering who you are and how capable you’ve always been.

You’ll walk away feeling more grounded, more in control, and more like yourself.

Hit play when you want to feel clear, steady, and back in charge.

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As a gift to listeners of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel has created a free 20-page workbook to help you make 2026 a great year. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.

Connect with Mel:

• Get Mel's brand new product, Pure Genius Protein
• Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.
• Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
• Watch the episodes on YouTube
• Follow Mel on Instagram
• The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram
• Mel's TikTok
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