Episode 123: The Back-to-School Dread That Starts in July

It is the last day of July, and somewhere in the back of your mind, August has already started making its list. If you are bracing for the fall before it arrives, this episode is for you. In this episode, you will:Understand why back-to-school dread shows up a full month early, and why it feels so convincingSee the gap between the fall you are imagining and the fall you will actually liveLeave with one small, doable way to steady yourself todayScripture: Psalm 94:19 (NIV)Research note: We look at affective forecasting and the impact bias (Wilson and Gilbert) — our tendency to overestimate how hard a future stretch will feel — alongside worry-outcome research on how often specific worries actually come true. An honest caveat about that research is included in the episode.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.