Recession-Proof Your Habits: Insights with Monica Reinagel
Episode Overview
Identify essential routines that keep you grounded. Conserve energy by scaling back non-essential activities. Diversify approaches to maintain key habits. Build reserves to support during challenging times. Strengthen relationships that support your wellbeing.
It's not about lowering your standards; it's about recognising that when time or energy are in short supply, something has to give.
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts kicks off her Summer Content Series with a fascinating chat featuring Monica Reinagel, host of the Nutrition Diva and Change Academy podcasts. Monica brings her unique perspective by borrowing strategies from the business world to bolster personal habits and routines. It's all about making your commitments resilient, or as Monica puts it, 'recession-proofing' your habits.
Think of it like fortifying your daily rituals against life's curveballs, whether it's a hectic work schedule or unexpected family drama. Monica's approach is refreshing – she advocates for identifying what's truly essential in your life and letting go of the rest, just like a business trimming unnecessary expenses during tough times. Monica shares six strategies that businesses use to stay afloat during economic downturns and cleverly applies them to personal behaviour change.
She talks about diversifying your approaches to health habits, so you're not relying on one fragile routine. It's about building reserves – whether that's frozen meals or a stockpile of stress-busting techniques – to help weather life's storms. Molly and Monica's collaboration is rooted in evidence-based practice, making their advice practical and grounded. If you've ever felt like your routines collapse under pressure, this episode is for you.
Monica's insights offer a toolkit for maintaining your personal goals even when life gets chaotic. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and discover how to recession-proof your life with a touch of humour and heaps of wisdom. After all, who doesn't need a little extra resilience in their back pocket?