<p>Breaking a Bad Habit: An Introvert&#39;s Journey from Social Media Exhaustion to Mindful Language Learning</p><p>Ever found yourself doom scrolling through social media when you&#39;re exhausted, only to feel more drained afterward? As an introvert and certified habit coach, I discovered one day that I was spent 6 hours on Instagram reels.</p><p>It was a wake up call!</p><p>What started as a way to &quot;relax&quot; turned into a vicious cycle of exhaustion and procrastination.</p><p>In this video, I&#39;ll share my personal experience and the science behind breaking a bad habit. </p><p>You&#39;ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why the 21-day habit building rule is actually a myth (but can still be useful!)</li><li>How to use the science of habit loops to transform your habits</li><li>A practical example of how I replaced social media doom scrolling with more productive activities</li><li>Why consistency matters less than you might think</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;re an introvert struggling with energy management and finding yourself caught in unhealthy habits, this video will show you how you can start to change that.</p><p>Plus, discover how I went from 6 hours of reels to learning Spanish, getting better sleep, and feeling more accomplished at the end of each day. This isn&#39;t just about breaking a bad habit - it&#39;s about creating sustainable changes that work with your energy needs as an introvert.</p><p>Subscribe for more insights on habit building, energy management, and productivity strategies specifically designed for introverts.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p>00:00 This month I dove into habit formation and breaking a bad habit</p><p>00:43 My experiment to stop doom scrolling on IG reels</p><p>01:41 When relaxation turns into a bad habit</p><p>02:53 Truths and myths: How long before a habit become automatic and how important is consistency really?</p><p>03:15 Three elements of habit building: CUE - BEHAVIOR - REWARD</p><p>04:30 What’s the 21-day rul?</p><p>07:30 You don&#39;t need to repeat a habit every day for it to be effective</p><p>07:49 Even though it&#39;s a myth, the 21-day rule can still be useful</p><p>09:07 How important is it to be consistent?</p><p>10:47 breaking a bad habit: replacing doom scrolling with language learning</p><p>14:03 What can you learn about habit building from this?</p><p>---</p><p>🧭 Sign up for The Exploring Introvert Letters: https://go.thefrankermessage.com/subscribe</p><p>📍 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.thefrankermessage.com/</p><p>⁠🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn @mariellafranker</p>