Four Tiny Habits for a Better Brain in 2026

The Habit Healers · Jan 10, 2026 · 35m

I grew up when television had an end. Late at night, the anthem played, the screen went to static, and that was it. You did not “just keep watching.” The system shut down.

Now the system never shuts down. Most of us carry it into bed.

That is where Julie Fratantoni, PhD and I started in this conversation. Brain health gets marketed like you need a new personality. Julie’s approach is simpler. Pick habits that are low effort, repeatable, and protective. Try them for a week. Pay attention to what changes. Keep what works.

Julie shared four habits she considers the highest return on the smallest…