Let’s stop making habits so hard with Dr. Shanté Cofield

There’s something strangely satisfying about doing things the hard way. If a new habit feels too easy, it can almost seem like we’re cheating.But what if easy is exactly what we should be aiming for?Shante and I started talking about habits because both of us spend a lot of time helping people change what they do, whether that’s with nutrition, movement, or running a business. And we kept coming back to the same tension: we want meaningful change, but we often make the process much harder than it needs to be.So we’re digging into what it actually looks like to build something you can keep doing when life inevitably gets messy.Links and ResourcesMaestro on the Mic Podcast: LinkPrompting Curiosity Podcast: LinkShante’s Instagram: LinkEmail1-1 nutrition coaching information: ⁠link⁠Follow me on Instagram: linkJoin my nutrition newsletter for weekly tips and insights. Topics CoveredStarting with habits that feel easyExternal versus internal motivationBuilding habits during major life changesReducing friction around healthy choicesRealistic expectations for your capacityWhy small wins create momentumSetting goals that actually matterBorrowed goals and arbitrary rulesWeight loss versus maintenance habitsUsing short challenges strategicallyMaking meal prep more manageableCreating habits that survive messy weeksHealthy habits are more likely to stick when they are realistic enough to repeat consistently. Starting with a small behavior and reducing the effort required to complete it can make long-term consistency easier than trying to change everything at once.