I still remember how I felt that morning. It was a beautiful, sunny day as I cycled on the country road just outside the city. I felt calm, confident, and ready for the challenge ahead: two climbs in a row. Not only did I know this route well, with each passing week I was improving…
Last year I admitted the real reason I was sabotaging a key part of my business. Today I’m sharing how I’ve been getting in my own way for years, the potential consequences, and what I’m doing now to break the pattern. Links Watch on YouTubeSee the Public TrackerCat on the Creator Science Podcast Want to…
It didn’t seem to matter that no one has ever uttered the word directed at me. I still dreaded it. Flaky. The mere thought of being considered flaky was enough for me to get defensive. Each derisive comment would float through my head as I imagine people’s inner dialogues while they ask what I’m up…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The best way to change your mindset is to take action even when you are scared. But that’s easier said than done. In this episode, I’m sharing my favourite tip for when you are feeling stuck and hesitating to take action. Plus an update on my current experiment. Watch the episode on YouTube Links Find…
What happens when what you ‘should’ do is actually holding you back? If you are struggling to find or keep your momentum, it’s possible the list of things you ‘should’ do is part of the problem. Today’s episode is about knowing when that’s happening, and how to give yourself permission to let the ‘should’s’ go…