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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 20 MIN

Ep. 167: Stop Negotiating With Yourself

from Maybe I Can® with Debbie Weiss · host Debbie Weiss

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something we all do — negotiating with ourselves.This weekend alone, I caught myself talking myself in and out of exercise, work tasks, and even simple healthy habits. And it made me realize how powerful these small, quiet negotiations really are.Because every choice we make is a vote for who we’re becoming.In this episode, I share: • Why motivation isn’t the real issue • How avoidance erodes self-trust • The difference between burnout and simple discomfort • How action builds confidence — not the other way aroundIf you’ve ever said, “I’ll start tomorrow” or “I just don’t feel motivated,” this conversation is for you.There will always be something you don’t feel like doing. The question isn’t whether you’re motivated.The question is: Who are you becoming?Let’s stop negotiating — and start showing up.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something we all do — negotiating with ourselves. This weekend alone, I caught myself talking myself in and out of exercise, work tasks, and even simple healthy habits. And it made me realize how powerful these small, quiet negotiations really are. Because every choice we make is a vote for who we’re becoming. In this episode, I share: • Why motivation isn’t the real issue • How avoidance erodes self-trust &...

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