57 | Whatever It Is, Just Pick It Back Up (Again)

Whether it’s a New Year’s Resolution that’s already fallen to the wayside, a healthy habit you’ve been struggling to reintegrate, or a lovely little hobby that once brought you joy – today’s episode is your pep talk to just pick it back up. No guilt. No shame. No stories about wasted time. The truth is that we all fall out of sync with the things we want for ourselves. Habits are hard to maintain, especially new ones. And dedicating time to cultivating joy can feel hard without sufficient momentum. So, I’m here to offer myself and you not a kick in the pants, but a gentle nudge to just get the wheels turning again. Even a tiny bit of action might just get you back on the road to your most awesome self. Read the transcript at: https://settlingisbullshit.com/2026/01/11/whatever-it-is-just-pick-it-back-up-again/ Resources, References, and Links Note: book recommendations include affiliate links. If you buy a copy, I’ll get a tiny commission, and that would be super cool. Atomic Habits by James Clear. Super great book to pick up if you want to make changes in your life. An Invocation for Beginnings by Ze Frank. I have watched this video well over 100 times – it’s SO good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYlCVwxoL_g 2025 New Year post – ”Intentions Are Better than Goals (Especially for the New Year)” (AKA Episode #28) Episode #35 - “Cultivating Joy Amidst the Shit Show” And just for bonus fun, some other motivating posts/recordings: “Habits and Routines and Rituals, Oh My!” “Start Small and You May Surprise Yourself” “In Praise of Gentle Consistency” (Episode #24) “Action Fuels Motivation (Seriously)”