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By Gerry Murray 

As we enter a new year, many of us are busy setting goals. Yet, here’s a truth worth considering: lasting change doesn’t come from willpower alone. Real transformation — the kind that sticks — begins with understanding the power of habits.

What if, this year, instead of setting grand resolutions, we focused on the small, everyday actions that truly shape who we are? 

Research shows that at least 40% of what we do each day isn’t the result of conscious decisions. These are our habits, running quietly in the background, shaping our choices, influencing our productivity, and affecting our well-being. Most of the time they serve us well! 

And, by understanding how habits work, we can make 2025 the year we finally break old cycles and create new, positive ones.

The Habit Loop: Recognizing Patterns

Imagine this: every habit you have follows a pattern, what Charles Duhigg calls the “Habit Loop.” Each loop consists of a cue (a trigger or prompt that initiates the behavio...

By Gerry Murray 

As we approach the New Year, many of us are thinking about resolutions, goals, and ways to start fresh.

But here’s a question for you as a leader: What if the best way to lead others next year starts with leading yourself?

Self-leadership and the ability to manage one’s own wellbeing form the bedrock of effective leadership. At the heart of this self-care is the simple (yet challenging) foundation of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep (NES). When you focus on these areas, you not only enhance your performance but also model healthy habits for your team. 

Let’s explore each aspect of NES, uncovering insights from the late Dr. Michael Mosley and other pioneering experts on how to nourish body and mind.

I’ve spent the past few years focused on improving these factors. It’s not always easy but very rewarding when you make progress.

Nutrition: Fuel for Your Mind and Body

Have you ever noticed how some foods leave you energized while others weigh you down?

Nutrition isn’...