Changing alone is possible but harder than necessary. Research by Christakis and Fowler shows human behavior is profoundly social—we eat what others eat, exercise when others expect us, maintain habits when others reinforce them. If you’re trying to change in isolation, you’re missing accountability, encouragement, and normalization.
This companion covers why isolation makes change harder, types of support you might need, sources of support, how to ask for what you need, and creating support where none exists. (6 min read)