Happy & Healthy with Amy

7 Microhabits & An Exercise To Boost Your Brain Health

• Amy Lang • Season 1 • Episode 281

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Feel like you don’t have time to take care of your brain?

I got you. 

In today’s episode, I walk you through 7 science-backed microhabits you can do in under three minutes to nourish your brain, lower stress, and support long-term cognitive health. These tiny shifts are perfect for busy women juggling careers, caregiving, and menopause.

What to Listen For:

  • [02:00] Your brain’s 3 main priorities—and how they shape your habits
  • [03:30] How common biases (like confirmation bias) keep us stuck
  • [06:00] Microhabit #1: Morning Boost—how a single sentence can shift your entire day
  • [08:00] Microhabit #2: The Gratitude Trio—how to rewire your brain for optimism
  • [10:30] Microhabit #3: Hydration Bells—tie water intake to text messages
  • [12:00] Microhabit #4: 2-Minute Mindfulness and how it resets your nervous system
  • [15:00] Microhabit #5: The Reading Snack to build cognitive reserve
  • [16:30] Microhabit #6: Brain-Body Decision Check—how to pause and make mindful choices
  • [18:00] Microhabit #7: The TLC Practice from Thoughts Are Habits Too
  • [22:00] The 4-step reframing method to interrupt negative self-talk and build new neural pathways

Every one of these microhabits was designed with your brain—and your busy life—in mind. 

In less than 3 minutes a day, you can lay the foundation for cognitive health, more energy, and a greater sense of well-being.

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