61: (BEST OF) Why Trying Harder Is Not The Answer

In this episode, I look at that sneaky ingrained belief that if we just try harder — eat better food, be more disciplined, stick to the plan — we’ll finally feel better. But the issue isn’t a lack of willpower or time management. It’s a culture that taught us to fight our bodies instead of working with them.I share the story of a client who broke this cycle and introduce you to one of my core self-coaching tools: “Work with your body, not on it.” It’s a small but radical shift that can change everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why trying harder keeps you fighting yourself and feeling exhaustedThe reason willpower isn't the problemWhat happens when we stop controlling and start collaborating with our bodiesA practical self-coaching technique to begin todayJoining my Wait.What? newsletter:A newsletter for proactive women who are done with fighting their body and their food: https://emmawright.co.nz/waitwhat/Curious about working together?I’m currently taking 1:1 clients. Book a consultation where we'll create and individualized plan for you to stop trying harder and be more effective. Whether we work together or not, you'll know your next steps. If you have a minute:Subscribe or follow the podcsat, it's the only way new listeners will find the show and it means you'll see new episodes when they drop. Stay connected:🌐 Emma's Website📱 Follow on Instagram, and LinkedIn