Why Loops Matter We all know the feeling: unfinished tasks, unresolved decisions, or unmet goals quietly lingering in the background, consuming mental energy. These “open loops” create cognitive tension that makes it hard to focus on what matters most. But here’s the opportunity: when we can master the art of …
Building Momentum with a Sufficiency Mindset: Tackling Procrastination, One Step at a Time
In our last post, we explored Dr. Russell Ramsay’s “Touching the Task” approach—a powerful tool for initiating action by physically engaging with a task, even in the smallest of ways. But what about when the root of procrastination isn’t just about not wanting to start—it’s the fear that you lack …
Dr. Ramsay’s ‘Touch the Task’ Method To Overcome Procrastination
“Touching the task,” a strategy coined by ADHD expert Dr. Russell Ramsay, helps combat procrastination by focusing on small, physical actions rather than mental negotiation.
Take Mental Snapshots of Your Daily Life – Catch Yourself in Action
Reclaim your time and live intentionally with the Snapshot Exercise—a radical act of self-kindness to bring your goals into focus, redirect your day, and stop letting time slip away. Implement this simple tool today to start course-correcting in real-time.
Struggling with Motivation? Here’s How Expectancy Theory Can Help
Expectancy Theory says three things must align for action: Do you believe your effort will lead to success? Will success bring the outcome you want? And do you even want the outcome? If any piece is missing, it’s no wonder you feel stuck.
Embracing Both the Struggler and the Warrior: The Key to a Growth Mindset
How do you keep going when you don’t feel confident? This reflection explores balancing self-doubt and belief, embracing both vulnerability and strength to help you keep moving forward.
Reflective Accountability: The Key to Making Steady Progress Toward Your Goals
Struggling to stay consistent with your goals? Discover how using reflection as an accountability tool can help you stay engaged, adjust strategies, and maintain momentum without judgment. Learn compassionate approaches to growth and reconnect with your ‘why’ to keep moving forward.
Ep. 75 | Falling In Love With Effort Again After Burnout
In this episode, we shed light on a very real but little talked about struggle of those suffering from burnout: the challenge of embracing effort again after burnout. For many, words like “effort” or “hard work” trigger resistance. But what if effort could energize you instead of draining you? When we …
Belief Is a Choice, Not a Thing
Belief work is choosing to keep lighting the candle, no matter how many times it goes out.
The Power of Deciding Not To Give Up On Yourself
For years I heard people talk about needing to “go all in” to be successful and I would feel immediate resistance.