The Hidden Reason You Don’t Feel Like Starting
About this episode
This episode discusses why our brains resist transitions and offers strategies to overcome this resistance.
Today we’re talking about a fascinating concept: our brains resist state changes. When we’re sitting, we don’t want to stand. When we’re home, we don’t want to leave. When we finally start cleaning, we suddenly don’t want to stop. This isn’t because you’re lazy or unmotivated. Our brains love familiarity, efficiency, and conserving energy. In this episode we discuss: • Why transitions feel hard • Why resistance doesn’t mean something is wrong • How momentum creates motivation • Simple hacks to help you move through resistance • Why accountability and community help us follow through We’ll talk about real-life examples like exercise, cleaning, bedtime routines, procrastination, and even recording podcasts. Questions to think about this week: Where are you interpreting normal resistance as a problem? What if resistance isn’t evidence that you shouldn’t do something but simply evidence that you’re changing states? If this episode helps you, share it with a friend. I’m so grateful you’re here and part of this community! Stay Connected With Brooke Get weekly encouragement, emotional wellness tools, and podcast extras: Join the Newsletter…
People in this episode
Host: Brooke Oniki
Topics covered
- state changes
- resistance
- motivation
- momentum
- accountability
- community
Keywords
- resistance
- motivation
- momentum
- transitions
- accountability
- cleaning
- exercise
- procrastination
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