Why "being lazy" leads to better habits | Mel Robbins #Shorts
January 5, 2026
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as posted by the channelOrder your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them.
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If you want to change your life but keep slipping into the same bad habits, this is why.
Behavioral scientist and Dr. Katy Milkman, PhD, consolidated the findings from 192 researchers and found that there are 7 hidden barriers that stop you from creating lasting change in your life.
And one of the biggest barriers: laziness.
But Dr. Milkman says we fail because change takes effort, and our brains default to the easiest option.
So before you even worry about “willpower” or “habits,” start here: make the good choice the easy choice
And add friction to the habits you’re trying to break.
If you’ve struggled to create change that sticks, you need to listen to this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast.
I’m joined by UPenn professor at the Wharton School, Dr. Milkman who is breaking down all 7 hidden barriers that are keeping you from change and the evidence-backed strategies to help you overcome them.
Watch the full episode now
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