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.
The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It: Wisdom from Peter Drucker
We all want a better future—a life where we feel fulfilled, successful, and aligned with our true goals. But more often than not, we get stuck. Whether it’s staying in a job we no longer love, procrastinating on starting a new business, or holding back on a personal project, our …
Why Taking Your Capabilities Seriously Might Be the Missing Link to the Change You Seek
Exploring the part of Dan Sullivan’s Capableism we don’t often talk about. Dan Sullivan, co-founder of Strategic Coach and best-selling author of over 30 books on entrepreneurship and personal growth, is known for his innovative thinking around personal and professional development. One of his most compelling ideas is something he …
We Think We Want Action But What We’re Craving is Momentum
“When we’re stuck in inaction, we think what we most desire is to start taking action. But what we truly desire is to be in momentum.” This powerful insight formed the foundation of a recent game of MotiQuotomy, where ChatGPT and I took this quote and dissected it to uncover …
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.
From Self-Judgment to Self-Trust: The Role of Grace and Compassion in Meaningful Change
In a world where personal growth is often seen as a race toward perfection, many of us find ourselves battling two voices—one that pushes us to keep going, and another that urges us to ease up. Amidst this struggle, we can sometimes face compassion fatigue—feeling like we’ve become “too soft” …
Ep. 76 – REPLAY – Using ChatGPT for Self-Development – Part 1
Do you use ChatGPT in your self-development journey? Over the next three episodes, I’ll share screen recordings of my recent explorations with ChatGPT, where I use it to find fresh ways to talk about tools and concepts that can help us move forward in life. I believe many of us …