5 Ways I Built Better Habits [Atomic Habits]

[@Laurgal5]

Oh, Jay, I am so happy to be your Patron Producer on a day when the topic is so meaningful to me!! I bought the book a few weeks ago on your recommendation and I'm watching your vlog a bit later in my day because I've been habit-stacking to be more productive in the morning BEFORE I get into my phone and the news and so-on. Your vlogs about this have changed how I think of myself and now I clearly identify myself as a Traveler - and Paris, I'll be back as soon as the gates open! Thanks, Jay! 💗

[@JaySwanson]

That's so great! The perfect overlap in the end =D I forgot to mention the ways I've stopped using my phone so much - I'm glad to hear you've managed that for yourself. I definitely want to be off it as much as possible. Happy Patron Producer Day!

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I got Atomic Habits from my library, it's a book on tape. Really enjoying the listen. Like you, I'm working on my bad habits little by little.

[@JaySwanson]

Chipping away slowly but steadily can lead to some big results down the line =D

[@emilybrooks9021]

I have watched (and liked) every single one of your videos! It’s the first thing I do when I start the vid!

[@JaySwanson]

Baww, thank you Emily!

[@tbarcode]

I thought it was nuts how you edited a vlog EVERYDAY... It takes me hooours to edit a 3min highlight video! I'm so glad you are taking better care of yourself. Better health

[@kmichalene]

The ID part in the book is what resonated with me the most. What we tell ourselves about ourselves is very important. Good job on the adjustments!

[@JaySwanson]

It really resonated with me too - such a helpful way to empower yourself. Thank you!

[@rhambosia1]

Thanks for highlighting the Atomic Habits book. I definitely need to read it, and your breakdown of the concepts made sense.

[@JaySwanson]

Glad it was helpful! I've definitely enjoyed it

[@Heyitswhitlavonne]

What a cool video! The shots, the transitions, YOUR ENERGY! So happy for you and glad to hear that this is working for you. 💛💛

[@KarinLynnBates]

Well, I can certainly say the Paris sunrises are a bonus for us all, so thank you! ☀️🙏🏼

[@JaySwanson]

Absolutely!

[@marytylka]

Great inspirational video! Started to make some great healthy changes; yet, struggling to maintain these new changes when life decides to throw some positive or negative interruptions. Merci for another round of motivation. Your videos, photographs, lighting etc. are always fantastic; however, it seems exceptional during this video. Things appear to be so crisp...almost real life within your apartment as well as the beautiful morning footage. Buena Suerte!

[@jamie-leahreilly3531]

I love the points you made about identifying yourself and how it has failed in the past and how your new habits/ways of identifying yourself now are helping you. I am on my own journey about this as well. Thanks for the helpful book review/video! I may take a closer look at it!

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks! And for sure - I hope it's helpful =D

[@jeaniemeyer8413]

Jay! Loved this episode of taking care of yourself. The better YOU are, the more you will be able to do for yourself which will also benefit us. Yes, I am a BIG FAN of Atomic Habits and it has helped me to form new habits for improving my life. In fact, during part of viewing your blog, I was walking in place! YEA US!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

Great! That's a great habit to form for KZbin video watching =D

[@joebrouillard565]

Great positive steps forward, and thanks for the early morning photos!!

[@TriniGamesVI]

Good man, Jay. We're privileged to have you in our lives...

[@JaySwanson]

I appreciate that - thank you =)

[@lisag2684]

I love this video! ❤️ These small habits definitely make a difference in success. By the way, the morning shots of Paris are beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration! ☀️

[@magdastar2249]

Great video Jay. Thank you very much. Hope you stay safe and warm.

[@agyos]

Wonderfully inspirational! I just need to figure out how to make myself go to bed earlier, lol!! I fall asleep immediately when I get in bed..but, I just don’t want to get up from what I am doing, and make the trek to the bedroom, ( not that it is very far to trek!). Nonetheless...sunrises are a great motivation. I will look at it that way. Thank you for sharing these super pointers!

[@JaySwanson]

I totally feel that! Dragging myself away from a project late at night is one of the hardest things. Those sunrises do help though =D

[@bogdaniatan3515]

Miss Paris sooo much

[@JaySwanson]

Here's hoping the return trip is sooooon!

[@bogdaniatan3515]

@@JaySwanson Wish it will be sooner than expected :)

[@BugalooB]

Same I really miss France I got two thirds of my exchange cut off, exactly a year ago!

[@julieclark348]

I really enjoy your meta vibe, it all makes sense to me, and it helps me. Keep up the great work!

[@JaySwanson]

Haha, definitely getting meta around here =D

[@kathleenh6773]

Jay, this was so inspirational and helpful in a very practical way. The title intrigued me I was just going to watch a couple min since it’s 4 am but watched it all. Now back to sleep hopefully but excited to check out the book and apply some of these strategies. Thank you!

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you slept well! Glad to hear it was worth a little extra time too =)

[@adagonzalez5441]

Hi Jay I enjoyed the session, very uplifting. I'm always working towards self improvement so the subject is one I'm familiar with and enjoy. It's nice when someone reminds me to perform what ever it is I need to do. I'm always reminding my husband, take your pills, did you eat? what did you eat?

[@erikat5678]

Hey, love the push-up shots... cool decor below your TV! Perspective change, woohoo! Lol! Cool advice! Oh yeah and pics of Eiffel Tower and sunset and Paris and stuff!😜

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks Erika! Happy to switch it up a bit =D

[@erikat5678]

@@JaySwanson you’re welcome, Jay! Your thoughtful VLOGS always make my day! 😁

[@karentozer1871]

I always hit the like button Jay, it’s also a good reminder for me as to which videos I’ve seen xx some good tips there, I realise I’ve being doing some tips you mention, so I’ll carry on and improves and build on them x

[@JaySwanson]

AWw, thanks Karen! And for sure, the book has been great for feeling fairly common sense in the same way that psychological theories will put words to things you always knew but never fully put to words. It's been great

[@gypsyrubbertramps3487]

Another inspirational video 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌I love that you care about your audience enough to share with us!!!

[@JaniceLadyJStyleKrako]

Great points!!

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@annaburch3200]

This is ALL amazing advice. I've got to start applying these new ways of habit stacking. Makes total sense!! Thank you, Jay!! I appreciate the inspiration. 😊

[@JaySwanson]

You are so welcome!

[@jdmurray2428]

1) it's been a little while since I've seen your videos, but the video quality has really improved and I love it. 2) I know what you mean about calling yourself a runner. I love riding my bike, but imposter syndrome kicks in every time I call myself a cyclist. But I do it anyway.

[@dkii21]

Go present and future Jay! Very inspiring!

[@lauriecalery8801]

Enjoying my morning coffee with a Jay video then my alarm went off. Yay! I love getting up before the alarm. Thank you Jay for sharing habit info, very helpful for me. Omg, I glanced at the title just now...stools for better habits and that is how my mind works. Lol Cheers!! 😎

[@JaySwanson]

Hahaha - there's always a poop joke somewhere in there. Thank you Laurie! I'm happy and honored to be a part of your wake-up routine!

[@888janica]

Thank you fir sharing and inspiring us! Another great book is the Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, we are the habits that we make.

[@jamesbinns8528]

Thanks, Jay. I'm an old man, and I found this inspirational!

[@JaySwanson]

Fantastic! Happy you found some inspiration in it =D

[@bobbieyoder7223]

Jay, thanks for the reviews. Just used your link for Atomic Habits!!

[@adrianhough5059]

Great to hear your perspectives on Atomic Habits.....One of the interesting aspects I found was just becoming aware more of my habits

[@JaySwanson]

That's a big one - I need to revisit mine again here soon. It definitely feels overwhelming at first, but it's a lot of good stuff to use in small doses and revisit over time

[@andyshacks7812]

Such an interesting vlog. There are some ideas in there I will definitely be trying. Thanks Jay !

[@JaySwanson]

My absolute pleasure!

[@brackers2007]

Wow, your enthusiasm is contagious! I love simple approaches like this. Now I’m targeting your goals, but by the time I get there, you’ll be benefiting from the incremental gains. I feel a league table coming😂 Good job Jay, I thoroughly enjoyed this blog.

[@JaySwanson]

Thank you Mark! I'm glad that it felt positively contagious =D

[@jerrismith9337]

Production quality was excellent! It’s always great but I noticed it more today. And I have tried to listen to the Atomic Habits audio book but I can’t concentrate enough while working to get any benefit. You’ve convinced me to buy the physical book and give it another chance.

[@JaySwanson]

I hope that you enjoy it! I got a lot out of it. And thanks for the compliment!

[@laurazweig1464]

This is fantastic! I am thinking of several ways to apply this. Thanks for your insight.

[@JaySwanson]

You are so welcome!

[@michellebrooks1060]

This was a great vlog! So much useful information, definitely getting this book and sharing with my kids! Thanks Jay and keep up the good work! Best of luck with your visa :)

[@WillowTreePottery]

reminding to "like" is a good habit, it's easy to forget.

[@JaySwanson]

Definitely little things like that which make a difference. Just gotta make sure I do it in a tactful way haha

[@WillowTreePottery]

@@JaySwanson you are always very thoughtful that way

[@buelax]

Loved the video. The book is great and am glad it is helping you as well. It seems like those habits are reflected in the positive attitude from the realization of accomplishments; no matter how little they may be. There is that saying “start the day by making your bed, and you will have started with accomplishing your goals”. I love that attitude. Ray Dalio’s book Principles is great too, when you start building up the team. Also with what you are doing Asana is an under rated tool. Would love to see you talk about that. Oh, and thank you for a great video and that sunrise. Hopefully the book of pictures is coming soon. #HIGHONPARIS

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks! I definitely feel tempted to drill down into the smaller details of my regular life, like tools I use (Asana) or ways I go about things (even making coffee). For posterity if nothing else =D

[@danielawachter7012]

How can I be so proud and happy for you? Vlogger I don't even know in person 😅 This is really inspiring. Keep going 👏

[@JaySwanson]

Aww 🥰 Thank you so much Daniela 😁

[@ChantalTV]

Also started notion

[@JaySwanson]

Love it

[@jacquiheywood3142]

Great video.

[@angelapate328]

Fallen off everything that made me feel successful in the past few months. Going to read it today, and see where it leads me. Thanks, Jay!

[@JaySwanson]

You got this! I hope the book helps in some small way =)

[@dixierosestudios]

Don't want to remind you of failures, but what was it? Was it the stretching? I like that sentence structure for forming habits, ill use that in the future!

[@rc9272]

Glad the drilling is not as bad as before, I would not be able to deal without noise cancelling headphones

[@JaySwanson]

They've moved past MOST of the drilling but it definitely crops up from time to time haha

[@rachelwyatt9529]

Dr. Joe Dispenza talks about breaking habits. He wrote Breaking the habit of being yourself. He is really incredible just to listen to some of his talks on KZbin. Thanks Jay...I am getting Atomic Habits on audible tomorrow.

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you find it as useful as I have! Thanks Rachel =)

[@sherali62]

Good morning Young Jay how are we doing today this lockdown will hopefully be over soon and we can all live a better life and see the ppl we need to see

[@JaySwanson]

Can't wait for those days!

[@angelapate328]

I believe the run before the sun rises in Paris would be life changing.

[@JaySwanson]

Definitely a great way to start any day =D

[@danielawachter7012]

When I visited I ran in the evening, which was great. But I want that experience of a morning run in Paris. Bucket list addition!!! Thanks Jay 😊

[@PaulYeghouchian]

Dope vid.. I'm reading the book now 🇨🇦🇨🇦☕

[@JaySwanson]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@RonFennakadas]

Three weeks to make a habit. You can do it!

[@JaySwanson]

Heck yeah!

[@m3ganmcguir3]

Wasn’t planking that weird thing where people lay face down in weird spots ? I definitely think you should be doing more planking! 😂

[@JaySwanson]

Hahaha, that's the best form of planking, it's true

[@dixierosestudios]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardlozada4493]

Coucou Jay, ça va? Oh my god, this is a super amazing video! Very inspiring and absolutely beneficial! You are following a similar philosophy that I follow, I hear many similarities to what I do in my daily life. Yes BALANCE is the main word in all this! Yes, doing all that you are doing right now will make you feel so much better, in all levels of your being (spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental) Oui, you definitely need time for yourself, it's humanly important. On kiffe tes vidéos, but if you churn them out non stop without getting rest, yes, it will eventually wear you out and you will be off balance, which is not good. You definitely need to rest your mind, as a result you will feel better and your mind will be clearer. La clarté d'esprit est essentiel. Exercising and eating healthier is extremely BENEFICIAL, your body will thank you later on. Treat your body as your TEMPLE, worship it and you will see how spiritually great you will feel. Continuing this new philosophy, you are and wil be on the right path of reaching peace, happiness, and self-improvement. I am very proud of you, bravo! Prends bon soin de toi, et bonne journée, salut et namaste :)

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks Richard! I hope that you're getting some good rest too =D I'll be working on it as well.

[@richardlozada4493]

@@JaySwanson Merci beaucoup Jay. I'm getting rest everyday. The things that are missing in my life now is a job and travelling, I so miss travelling! I'm always staying positive-minded and keeping balanced everyday (il le faut). What counts the most for me now is my health, my sanity, and the peace in my soul. Wishing you luck on your new journey towards happiness. Will power is the key (vouloir c'est pouvoir) Great things will come your way :)

[@jimm8682]

It’s better when you edit some Paris footage in the middle of when you speak, not only does it make it more interesting, but it makes me pay attention of what you are you saying (less mental drifting)....funny how understandably the drilling from your next door neighbours is very enjoying, but you don’t seem to see that slamming sneakers in the hallway, banging doors,.....remember your neighbours can also hear YOU, slamming, stuff etc. OOpps...!!

[@JaySwanson]

True! Gotta be conscientious =)

[@jainthorne4136]

Thank you for keeping Paris alive for us. You are always a pleasure to watch. If you want to see a good interview with James Clear who wrote Atomic Habits here's a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yUl4uZlphgp7M

[@JaySwanson]

Ooh, thanks! Just thinking about you today - I've been using the HAB Sauce Lord in my eggs and it's SO GOOD

[@janizzeva]

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