Ep. 253: Why You Keep Calling Yourself Lazy (And Why You're Wrong)

About this episode

In this episode, Jennifer challenges the notion of laziness and explores the reasons behind self-critical thoughts regarding discipline and follow-through.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever said any of these things to yourself? "I just need more discipline." "I can't seem to follow through." "I always start things and never finish them." "I know what I need to do. I just don't do it." And then…after enough failed attempts, enough Monday restarts, enough half-filled planners sitting on the shelf you land on the only conclusion that seems to make sense. "I must just be lazy." Friend, I want to lovingly challenge that today. Because I don't think you'...

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Roskamp

Topics covered

• self-discipline
• mindset
• self-criticism
• motivation
• personal growth

Keywords

• lazy
• discipline
• motivation
• self-improvement
• mindset

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