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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
Ep. 63 | There Are No Limits, Only Plateaus
Bruce Lee said, “There are no limits, only plateaus.” This is not just an inspirational thought but a truth of life that could shift everything for you when you feel stuck.