Small Tweaks, Big Changes: The Art of Self-Nudging
Episode Overview
Small, positive changes can significantly impact your life. Understanding 'choice architecture' can help reshape habits. Gratitude plays a key role in overall wellbeing. It's important to challenge myths about willpower and decision-making. Humour and personal stories make complex topics relatable.
"The present self is often not a great enabler of the self of tomorrow."
If you're curious about how tiny changes can lead to big improvements, this episode of Sideways has got you covered. Hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the concept of 'self-nudging'—a fancy term for making small, positive tweaks in your life. But don't worry, it's not all self-help jargon; the duo keeps things light-hearted with stories like the man who got shot by his own dog and the joy of a well-used pizza oven.
They explore how these incremental changes can steer future decisions and improve your overall wellbeing. With a mix of humour and genuine insight, Graham and Martin discuss the myths surrounding willpower and decision-making. Ever felt guilty after doom-scrolling or binging on sugary snacks? You're not alone. The hosts candidly share how such habits can be reshaped by changing the 'choice architecture'—a term that sounds much more complex than it is.
The conversation also touches on gratitude, as Martin shares his appreciation for his daughter's 35th birthday, while Graham finds joy in his thriving oregano plant and trusty pizza oven. This episode offers a relatable and entertaining look at how small nudges can lead to a happier, healthier life. So why not give it a listen and see how a few tiny tweaks might make a big difference for you?