Why Can’t I Stop Scrolling When I Have Big Goals? (Understanding Sh*tty Flow)| Ep. 287

If you’ve ever picked up your phone for “just a second”… and suddenly 45 minutes disappeared — yeah, same.

In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, I’m diving into something that completely stopped me in my tracks: “sh*tty flow.” It feels like focus. It looks like productivity. But it quietly pulls you away from your life instead of building it.

I’m sharing a super real moment (hi, doom scrolling spiral 👋), plus a story about my son’s Read-a-thon that cracked open a bigger conversation about ambition, trade-offs, and what it actually means to choose your life on purpose.

We’re talking about:

• Why you can’t stop scrolling (hint: it’s not a discipline problem)
• What “maladaptive flow” or “sh*tty flow” actually is
• The difference between real flow vs. the kind that drains you
• How high-achieving women get stuck in burnout cycles
• The exact moment you lose agency (and how to notice it )
• Why rituals—not habits—are the key to getting yourself back

And if you’re feeling that pull of “I want more… but I don’t want to lose myself again,” I’ve got something special for you too.

This episode is for you if you’re ambitious, thoughtful, maybe a little tired of the hustle, and ready to feel like yourself again.

Let’s get into it.

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