Why We Give Up (And How To Keep Going)

We’re gonna talk about why we give up!! There’s actual psychology and neuroscience behind why this happens.

And more importantly—we’re going to talk about how to keep going in a way that feels kind, doable, and sustainable.

Here are the 4 things I talk about in the episode that you can do to break that cycle

1. Tiny wins build momentum.

Start embarrassingly small. One push-up. One journal sentence. One client pitch. That first win tells your brain, “Hey, I can do this.”

2. Make your environment support you.

Set up cues, reminders, visuals, whatever you need. Motivation might not be consistent—but your systems can be.

3. Celebrate consistency, not intensity.

You don’t need to be dramatic—you just need to show up.

Even if it’s not impressive. Especially when it’s not impressive.

4. Rest without quitting.

Let yourself pause. Let yourself cry. Let yourself nap.

Just don’t confuse a rest stop with the end of the road.

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