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 …
First, Let’s Not Make Things Worse: A Practical Guide to Staying Grounded in Tough Moments
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Author Jon Acuff’s advice—“First, let’s not make things worse”—offers a refreshing, practical approach for handling life’s challenges with humor, clarity, and emotional steadiness. Learn how this simple mindset shift, along with the grounding cue “Steady,” can help you respond with intention, anchor yourself in calm, and navigate both everyday frustrations and moments of uncertainty.
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.
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 …
Ep. 74 | Why We Quit
Welcome back to The End of the Day Podcast—a mindset podcast on a mission to help you think differently so you can start living differently. In this episode: Today’s Focus: What We Unpack: The Bottom Line: Questions to Help You Think Differently: Episodes that partner with this one: Quotes in this …
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.
Four Life Truths To Ease Emotional Suffering
When we’re in our own suffering, it’s easy to forget we have tools to quiet the noise and navigate through the pain.
Bottlenecks Are Signals That Decisions Need to Be Made
Bottlenecks are not a problem, a moral failing, or a sign that you should give up. They’re signals that decisions need to be made, and the sooner you make them, the sooner things can flow again.
When You’re Exhausted By Your Own Thinking
Sometimes I wish my brain wouldn’t have so many thoughts. But since I do, I’m grateful I have skills and tools to manage them.