In a way, it’s almost cruel. I’ve written about my struggles as a person who resists inner expectations. If I tell myself I’m going to do something, there’s a good chance I’ll put it off when the time comes. Because of this, I use external accountability. I’m far more likely to follow through when there’s…
It felt like a slap in the face. Her comment halted my excitement like a record scratch. I had just delivered a talk during a virtual summit, and the supportive comments in the chat and from the host had me feeling confident the session resonated with attendees. Since this virtual summit had guest commentators between…
I could tell his question was sincere, not judgmental. But it still caught me off guard. “What does it feel like to resist following through on what you say you’ll do?” A friend asked me this after I explained The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin, a framework based on how people respond to inner and…
Maybe you’ve heard the advice to “use external accountability” to help you follow through more consistently. But what does that actually mean in practice? It comes in many forms, so today I’m sharing the spectrum of options for using external accountability and how to choose the right one based on your goals. Plus, signs it’s…
If you take on too much at a time but don’t know how to stop doing it, you’re not alone. Being chronically overcommitted is not simply a time management issue. It can actually be more than one kind of roadblock. Today’s episode explores what’s really going on and what solution to focus on first. Links…
After noticing some concerning patterns, I recently quit social media for a month. Although the decision was personal, there are professional impacts I can’t ignore. Today I’m sharing the changes I’ve experienced, what I’m still figuring out, and what’s next. Links Watch on YouTube Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get email reminders…
Which is better when it comes to building habits? Taking an incremental approach or going all-in for a while? Today I’m comparing two approaches from the books Atomic Habits and Unhinged Habits. I’ll share the pros and cons for each one, and the biggest mistake I see people make that undermines progress. Plus, I’m sharing…
Breaking a bad habit for good means fighting two battles, and when you’re struggling long-term, it’s because you only fought one. Today’s episode shares the example of quitting sugar, what it can teach us about the two types of cravings we experience when trying to break bad habits, and what’s needed for long-term change. Watch…
Since sharing the Momentum Formula framework, I’ve been asked multiple times if it works for people with ADHD. Today I’m answering the question and sharing how ADHD helped lead to the creation of the framework itself. Watch the episode on YouTube Links Find Cat on Instagram Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get…
Why resist something you know it works well? In today’s episode, I’m sharing about how even when I know I’m more likely to follow through when I have external accountability, there are still times I resist it. I explore what’s going on, and questions you can consider if you are doing it too. Watch the…