Welcome to Productivity Nerd! In this episode, Kathy is joined by the fabulous Helen Taylor - podcast editor, ops wizard, and go-to productivity sidekick - to geek out over one of the greats in the self-improvement world: Atomic Habits by James Clear.

They’re breaking down the key ideas: identity-based habits, the power of small tweaks, and why your systems matter more than your goals. Plus, real-life examples (dog cuddles, misplaced sweet treats, and very honest streak-breaking confessions).

They cover:

-The 4 Laws of Behaviour Change (make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying)

-Habit stacking (aka the ‘after I brush my teeth, I’ll rule the world’ method)

-The infamous Valley of Disappointment (where motivation goes to sulk)

-How to not panic when you break a habit streak

This one’s part pep talk, part practical guide, and full of stories you’ll nod along to - especially if your planner is pristine but your habits are more... aspirational.Whether you’ve read the book 12 times or have just Googled “how to be more productive”, you’ll find something here to take away - probably in two-minute form (because yes, they talk about that too).

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