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078: Motivation Myth & Gym Memberships - Your Guide to Consistency

Author
Sunny Lamba
Published
Tue 29 Jul 2025
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Motivation is the last thing you need for building lasting habits; instead, identity work and environment design are the crucial elements that create genuine change.

• The gym membership example shows how motivation only gets you to sign up, but doesn't help you show up consistently
• Our brain loves automation and efficiency, making willpower an ineffective tool for habit building
• Knowledge without implementation is worthless – reading books or watching videos isn't enough
• Changing your identity to align with your desired habits is more powerful than waiting for motivation
• Environmental design matters more than willpower – make good habits easier and bad habits harder
• Paid programs work better than free resources because they provide accountability and guidance
• Embodiment – taking physical action on what you learn – creates lasting change
• Your mindset must change before your behaviors can transform consistently

Join my new 6-week program, The Flawthentic H.A.B.I.T.S. Lab, starting August 4th. We'll work on identity transformation, finding your why, science backed and guilt free habit building. It includes six months of accountability to ensure your habits stick. Reach out to me on Instagram @Sunny_Lamba to learn more about transforming your habits for good.


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Join the Flawthentic Me community of powerful women who are always there to celebrate you.. Join Group here!

Grab your Free 30-Day Self Love Calendar.
Let's connect:
Website: www.flawthenticme.com
Facebook
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