043. Why Is It So Hard to Start Something So Simple?

Have you ever had something you genuinely wanted to do, had everything you needed to get started, and somehow kept finding other things to do instead? That's exactly what I've been doing with a course I bought to learn how to become a UGC creator. And the interesting part? I've been busy working on my business the whole time. In this episode of Motivated to Reshape, I'm exploring why we sometimes choose familiar, productive work over something new that we actually want to pursue. We'll talk about procrastination, the possibility of failure, the comfort of staying busy, and what happens when we stop thinking about the entire project and look at what it would take to begin. I'm also sharing why I've decided to give myself 25 minutes to finally get started, and how coworking sessions have helped me follow through on things I might otherwise put off. If you've been putting something off and aren't entirely sure why, this conversation might give you something interesting to think about. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Cultivating Awesome: Coworking Community One of my favorite Skool communities for women building online. There are coworking sessions, goal check-ins, and the 2 Tomato Challenge. I love having a place where I can show up, share what I'm working on, and actually get it done. Join here (affiliate link): https://www.skool.com/cultivating-awesome/about?ref=ab7a2b4519844628af09fde5311ceb4a Muse from Meta: Free App + Referral Bonus I've used Muse from Meta and have enjoyed working with it. If you'd like to try it, you can download the free Muse app and use my referral code to receive 1 billion Muse tokens. Referral code: 74EJA4 According to the referral offer, we'll both receive 1 billion tokens when you redeem it. FREE Downloads Get the Podcast Cheat Sheet: https://www.melanievbyrne.com/podcastcheatsheet The Mood Reset: https://www.melanievbyrne.com/happiness Work with me The Focus Reset: https://www.melanievbyrne.com/focusreset Momentum One: https://www.melanievbyrne.com/momentumone Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanievbyrne/ Disclosure: The Cultivating Awesome link is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a commission if you join through it.