That voice telling you you’re undisciplined is wrong. What actually happened is your brain picked up, at some point, that trying doesn’t change the outcome and it’s been running on that lesson ever since. Here’s where it came from, and how you start pulling it out by the root.
That voice telling you you’re undisciplined is wrong. What actually happened is your brain picked up, at some point, that trying doesn’t change the outcome and it’s been running on that lesson ever since. Here’s where it came from, and how you start pulling it out by the root.
You’ll never feel ready. That’s not a problem, it’s the signal. Here’s the science behind why discomfort means you’re exactly where you need to be.
I was about 60 days sober, sitting in a meeting in West Hollywood, and this guy is sharing about how he can’t stay clean. He’s tried everything. Inpatient, outpatient, therapy, medication, geographic moves. Nothing sticks. I know exactly what he means. I’d tried to get sober probably twenty times before this. Each attempt started the
I was maybe three weeks sober, standing in my room at my sober living, staring at my unmade bed like it was a crime scene. The sheets are twisted into a sort of modern art installation. One pillow’s on the floor. The comforter’s half off, revealing a mattress that’s seen better days (and worse ones,
Feeling stuck? Discover the five common patterns that keep you spinning your wheels—and learn how identifying your “Stuck Type” can be the first step toward lasting change.
Overthinking won’t help you escape your rut—action will. Learn why mental spirals happen, how neuroscience and cognitive behavioral therapy can help interrupt them, and try a practical three-question tool to break free.
The myth is that you have to believe in yourself before you act.
The truth is, you build belief by acting—especially when you don’t feel ready.
Most people think being stuck is a character flaw. But neuroscience tells us otherwise. Your brain has been wired through practice and repetition, so practice and repetition can re-wire it.
This helps me catch patterns faster. Lead with more intention.And stay connected to the person I’m becoming—not just the one I’ve been.
