35: The Real Reason You Break Promises to Yourself - and the HACK to stop!

Most people think they have a discipline problem.But what if that’s not actually the issue?In this episode of (re)Parenting Radio, Lisa Watson explores what’s really happening when you don’t follow through on the promises you make to yourself—and why it has nothing to do with willpower.This episode breaks down the exact moment where change is either reinforced… or lost—and how subtle, unconscious patterns take over without you even realizing it.More importantly, Lisa shares a powerful shift in how to respond in that moment—not by forcing yourself, but by learning how to lead yourself.Because this isn’t about discipline.It’s about the relationship you have with yourself.Inside this episode:Why breaking your word to yourself isn’t a discipline problemThe “micro-moment” where old patterns take overHow your subconscious programming overrides conscious decisionsThe difference between awareness and leadershipHow to stop abandoning yourself (without forcing or shaming)Why your inner child stops trusting you—and how to rebuild that trustThe connection between personal habits and relationship patternsKey Takeaway:You don’t need to get rid of resistance to follow through. You just need to stop letting it be in charge.Send us Fan MailSupport the showCONNECT WITH LISA WATSONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reparent-yourselfTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reparent.yourselfWebsite: lisa-watson.comLinkedIn: watsonlisakInstagram: @reparentyourselfFREE RESOURCES1.  Newsletterhttps://app.kit.com/creator_profile2. For Founders & LeadersBefore You Scale: The 6 Emotional Patterns Every Founder Must (re)Wire https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/before-you-scale3. For EveryoneQuick Start Guide — (re)Parenting Yourself https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-rpy4. For Parents & CaregiversQuick Start Guide — Conscious Parenting https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-cpLisa's Children's Book ...