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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 19 MIN

How to Build the Habit of Taking Action

from The Christian Life Coach Podcast: Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind · host Shanna Pyzer

Many women believe the reason they are not following through is because they lack motivation.They assume that if they just felt more inspired, more energized, or more disciplined, they would finally start doing the things they say they want to do.But motivation is unreliable. It shows up when things feel easy and disappears the moment something feels uncomfortable.The women who consistently take action are not waiting to feel motivated. They have practiced following through until it becomes part of who they are.In this episode, we talk about how to build that habit.In this third episode of the March series on taking action, we move from understanding the problem to learning the practical process of building the habit of follow through.You will learn why starting too big often leads to quitting, how identity shapes your habits, and why consistent action creates the evidence that transforms the way you think about yourself.This episode will help you stop waiting for motivation and start becoming the woman who follows through.• Your brain is wired for the motivational triad: seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy. This is why resistance shows up when something feels uncomfortable.• Most people fail at habits because they start too big and overwhelm their brain.• One of the most powerful principles for change is this: start where you are and commit to what you are willing to do consistently.• The goal in the beginning is consistency, not intensity.• Habits stick when they are connected to identity.• Every action you take creates evidence for who you believe you are.• Confidence grows when you collect evidence that you follow through.• As Christian women, we are not taking action to prove our worth. Our worth is already settled. We take action as an act of stewardship.You do not become a disciplined woman overnight.You become disciplined by practicing discipline today.One action.One decision.One renewed thought at a time.If this message resonates with you, I encourage you to check out my book Self Care as Stewardship: A 31 Day Devotional, designed to help you start where you are and build consistent rhythms of self care from a place of love.💜 Next Steps:Please subscribe, like, review and share with your friends! Learn and implement coaching tools from a Christian perspective to see transformation in your life.Life coaching is life changing. One renewed thought at a time.Connect with Shannashannapyzer.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/coachshannap/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spcswyaFind mentioned podcast resources here:https://coachshannap.myflodesk.com/podresourcesGet your copy of the Self-Care As Stewardship Devotional:https://amzn.to/4oG4nQxGet Your 90-Day Live on Purpose Planner:https://amzn.to/3N8frYdSchedule your Right Fit Call:  https://calendly.com/coachshannap/right-fit-call

Many women believe the reason they are not following through is because they lack motivation.They assume that if they just felt more inspired, more energized, or more disciplined, they would finally start doing the things they say they want to do.But motivation is unreliable. It shows up when things feel easy and disappears the moment something feels uncomfortable.The women who consistently take action are not waiting to feel motivated. They have practiced following through until it becomes part of who they are.In this episode, we talk about how to build that habit.In this third episode of the March series on taking action, we move from understanding the problem to learning the practical process of building the habit of follow through.You will learn why starting too big often leads to quitting, how identity shapes your habits, and why consistent action creates the evidence that transforms the way you think about yourself.This episode will help you stop waiting for motivation and start becoming the woman who follows through.• Your brain is wired for the motivational triad: seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy. This is why resistance shows up when something feels uncomfortable.• Most people fail at habits because they start too big and overwhelm their brain.• One of the most powerful principles for change is this: start where you are and commit to what you are willing to do consistently.• The goal in the beginning is consistency, not intensity.• Habits stick when they are connected to identity.• Every action you take creates evidence for who you believe you are.• Confidence grows when you collect evidence that you follow through.• As Christian women, we are not taking action to prove our worth. Our worth is already settled. We take action as an act of stewardship.You do not become a disciplined woman overnight.You become disciplined by practicing discipline today.One action.One decision.One renewed thought at a time.If this message resonates with you, I encourage you to check out my book Self Care as Stewardship: A 31 Day Devotional, designed to help you start where you are and build consistent rhythms of self care from a place of love.💜 Next Steps:Please subscribe, like, review and share with your friends! Learn and implement coaching tools from a Christian perspective to see transformation in your life.Life coaching is life changing. One renewed thought at a time.Connect with Shannashannapyzer.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/coachshannap/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spcswyaFind mentioned podcast resources here:https://coachshannap.myflodesk.com/podresourcesGet your copy of the Self-Care As Stewardship Devotional:https://amzn.to/4oG4nQxGet Your 90-Day Live on Purpose Planner:https://amzn.to/3N8frYdSchedule your Right Fit Call:  https://calendly.com/coachshannap/right-fit-call

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