EP 86: Can’t Get Started? 6 Simple Strategies That Actually Work
from Habit Nerd Hosted by Dr Bree Hurn
If I’m being completely honest, this episode comes from a place of real discomfort and vulnerability for me. I’ve always been pretty good at saying things like, "When things feel overwhelming, just start, just get on with it." I want to be helpful, but expecting people to take raw knowledge and automatically self-optimize isn't a realistic ask. For many people, especially on days when your brain feels flat, or if you identify with ADHD traits or challenges with your executive function, starting a task can feel disproportionately, physically hard. So, I decided to just shut up and listen. In this episode, we are throwing out the broken advice of "just do it." Instead, we look at the actual science of task initiation (the air traffic control system of your brain) and explore a game-changing truth: starting is not just one blanket problem. It is a collection of six completely different types of friction. And if you want to find momentum, you have to match your problem with the right solution. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset — my 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick. One short daily lesson, for just $1 a day. 👉 Grab your spot here → https://www.knowyourwhylearning.com.au/tiny-habits-reset-official Join the conversation in my weekly newsletter. https://www.knowyourwhylearning.com.au/signup Follow me on Instagram: @habitnerd
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