Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft have tip for when you’re stuck at something you want to improve: send yourself to boot camp. It’s not going to change your habits, but it can definitely jump start you. They also share the most fascinating habit formation strategy—one you can’t plan: the lightning bolt. Plus, a listen question about small leftover tasks after moving, and Liz and Gretchen’s shared demerit and Gretchen’s gold star.

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