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Episode 105- Guilt is more exhausting than effort

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Ever found yourself stuck in the space between “I should do it” and “I don't want to”? That middle ground where you're not working, but not truly resting either is where guilt festers. And it's more exhausting than just doing the damn thing. In this episode, I share a personal story from a recent weekend where I thought I was resting, but really, I was drowning in guilt. I break down what's actually going on when we delay action, why indecision is so draining, and how to use tools like the Dread Sprint and The Gritty Minute to get unstuck and feel more like yourself again. You'll learn: Why rest without peace isn't rest, it's self-abandonment How to spot the energy drain of indecision What a “dread sprint” is (and why it works) The power of starting with just one gritty minute Why your identity, not your schedule is what drives follow-through Simple thought shifts to rebuild your self-trustThis one is mindset gold. If you've ever said, “I don't have time,” but secretly feel more tired not doing the thing… you're going to feel seen. Time for action: Want help turning guilt into action? Start with The Finishers Club — my self-paced course that helps you build goals that make sense, break them down, and get them done. No fluff. No hustle. Just practical tools and identity-shifting mindset work that actually works. Join now and you'll be ready for our next live sprint in October. Click here to check out The Finishers Club Referenced in this episode: This episode includes a concept inspired by Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School Podcast. You can find her work at thelifecoachschool.com or by searching The Life Coach School Podcast in your podcast app.

Ever found yourself stuck in the space between “I should do it” and “I don't want to”? That middle ground where you're not working, but not truly resting either is where guilt festers. And it's more exhausting than just doing the damn thing. In this episode, I share a personal story from a recent weekend where I thought I was resting, but really, I was drowning in guilt. I break down what's actually going on when we delay action, why indecision is so draining, and how to use tools like the Dread Sprint and The Gritty Minute to get unstuck and feel more like yourself again. You'll learn: Why rest without peace isn't rest, it's self-abandonment How to spot the energy drain of indecision What a “dread sprint” is (and why it works) The power of starting with just one gritty minute Why your identity, not your schedule is what drives follow-through Simple thought shifts to rebuild your self-trustThis one is mindset gold. If you've ever said, “I don't have time,” but secretly feel more tired not doing the thing… you're going to feel seen. Time for action: Want help turning guilt into action? Start with The Finishers Club — my self-paced course that helps you build goals that make sense, break them down, and get them done. No fluff. No hustle. Just practical tools and identity-shifting mindset work that actually works. Join now and you'll be ready for our next live sprint in October. Click here to check out The Finishers Club Referenced in this episode: This episode includes a concept inspired by Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School Podcast. You can find her work at thelifecoachschool.com or by searching The Life Coach School Podcast in your podcast app.

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