Episode 082: Why It Was Easier During Lent (And What That Tells You About Yourself)

Did you keep a beautiful habit during Lent… and watch it quietly fade after Easter? You are not alone. Many women sustain prayer practices, healthier rhythms, media fasts, and intentional movement during Lent, and then Easter arrives, and those habits dissolve. Why? In this episode, we explore the surprising psychology behind why Lent works so well and why we let those same habits go once the season ends.Spoiler: it has everything to do with how you see yourself. In this episode, you will:Understand why sacred motivation makes hard things feel doable — and what happens when it disappearsDiscover the three psychological needs that made your Lenten practice sustainable - and how to rebuild them outside of a liturgical seasonReframe self-care as an act of worship that does not expireSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Romans 12:1 (NIV)Research note: This episode draws on Pargament and Mahoney’s meta-analysis on sacred goals and psychosocial functioning (Bowling Green State University, 1999–2021) and Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory (American Psychologist, 2000; Contemporary Educational Psychology, 2020).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.