Episode 065: Mid-Lent Slump? The 60-Second Restart That Uses Your Brain’s Own Reset Button

Your mid-Lent slump is not a faith problem. It is a brain problem. Research from the University of Chicago confirms that motivation naturally dips at the midpoint of any goal - and it has nothing to do with your character.If your Lenten practice started strong and then quietly faded, or if God feels more distant than you expected right now, this episode meets you right there.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why the middle feels harder than the beginning (and why that is actually normal)What to do when doubt shows up alongside a slipping practiceA simple, research-backed reset you can build in 60 seconds that helps you recommit without shameSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Hosea 6:1, Mark 9:24Research notes: This episode draws on the “fresh start effect” (Dai, Milkman, & Riis, 2014), implementation intentions research (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006), and the “stuck in the middle” effect (Bonezzi et al., 2011).Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.