Break habits by shifting your mindset—not by doubling down on discipline. When it comes to lasting change, most of us rely on willpower and rigid rules—but what if the real key to transformation is letting go of what you think you know? In the audiobook The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, Dr. Amy Johnson shares how adopting a curious, open mindset can unlock powerful, lasting insight.

Today, we’ll explore a thought-provoking excerpt from the audiobook The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, where Dr. Amy Johnson introduces the surprisingly powerful concept of “showing up dumb.” It’s about dropping the ego, ditching your assumptions, and approaching change with open eyes and a quiet mind. If you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through habit change, this excerpt offers a refreshing shift: real transformation doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from getting out of your own way and letting insight rise to the surface.

In this episode, we’re featuring an excerpt from the audiobook The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit by Dr. Amy Johnson, where you’ll discover the concept of “showing up dumb”—a powerful mindset shift that clears away rigid thinking and opens the door to lasting change. Instead of relying on discipline or willpower to break habits, Dr. Johnson explains how approaching your habits with curiosity, not certainty, can help you break free from old patterns. If you’ve struggled to change a habit no matter how hard you’ve tried, this excerpt offers a fresh, empowering perspective that makes change feel natural—like something you discover, not something you force.

If you like what you hear today, the audio version of “The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit” is available on Audible, and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spotify membership.

This podcast is supported by:

Wetware Media. Check out Wetware Media’s catalog of 100+ audiobooks — specializing in psychology, spirituality, self-help, personal growth, and guided meditations to help you create a life you’ll love!

You May Also Enjoy these Episodes:
How to Break a Bad Habit: An Effortless Approach to Behavior Change
The “No Willpower” Approach to Break Bad Habits with Dr. Amy Johnson
Small Behavior Change: A Psychologist’s Exercise

Download our FREE eBook: Calm Your Mind: 50 Effective Strategies to Relieve Anxiety & Stress.

Audible US
Audible UK

Note that the information in this episode is of a general nature and is furnished for your knowledge and understanding only. If you have symptoms, including but not limited to any that resemble symptoms described in this episode, you should visit your doctor or health care provider for a full evaluation.

The post Break Habits with Curiosity, Not Willpower appeared first on Your Great Journey.