Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Think Thursday: Let's Try Some Novelty for Habit Change
Think Thursday: Let's Try Some Novelty for Habit Change
Think Thursday: Let's Try Some Novelty for Habit Change
Thursday 12th June 2025
Discover how novelty can rewire habits with Molly Watts on The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast. Perfect for refreshing routines this summer!
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Get the buttons here!Spice Up Your Routine: The Power of Novelty in Habit Change
Episode Overview
- Novelty activates the brain's reward system, boosting motivation.
- Small changes can disrupt unhelpful patterns and refresh routines.
- Use seasonal shifts to introduce new habits.
- Mini experiments offer exploration without pressure.
- Consistency and novelty can coexist to sustain habit change.
Your brain loves novelty, and when you offer it mindfully, it becomes a catalyst, not just for pleasure, but for progress.
Ever feel like your brain is stuck on autopilot? Molly Watts has a trick up her sleeve in this Think Thursday episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, where she talks about how novelty can shake things up for your brain and help you change habits. Molly's got the science to back it up too – she explains how new experiences activate the brain’s reward system, giving you a little dopamine kick to help motivate and focus.
If you've been feeling like your routines are getting a bit stale, Molly's got some ideas to spice things up. She suggests using the seasonal shift of summer as a perfect backdrop for refreshing your habits. Whether it's trying a new walking path or experimenting with mocktails, these small changes can help break those old associations with alcohol. It's not about a complete overhaul; it's about tiny tweaks that keep your brain engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
Molly also shares how running mini experiments can offer fresh perspectives. Instead of grand plans, try swapping your evening drink for iced tea or lemonade for a few days and see how it feels. It's all about exploration rather than deprivation. And if you're worried about consistency, Molly reassures you that novelty and consistency can coexist beautifully. Think of consistency as the sturdy container and novelty as the spark that keeps things exciting. So why not challenge yourself this week?
Introduce a small novelty into your routine and see how it lights up your brain. After all, your brain loves a bit of fun! Dive into this episode for more tips on making habit change an enjoyable journey.