In the first Combo episode of The Glow Diner, Virginia breaks down the psychology behind public goals, premature self-completion, and why your environment shapes your behavior more than your willpower does.

We cover:

• The science of announcing your goals

• The Vietnam veteran study on addiction & environment

• The habit loop (cue → routine → reward)

• How to actually change a habit

• Why systems beat motivation every time

If you’re ready to stop relying on hype and start building habits that stick, this one’s your house special.

🍒 See you at the counter.

SOURCES AND STUDIES MENTIONNED:

Gollwitzer, P. M., Sheeran, P., Michalski, V., & Seifert, A. E. (2009).

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