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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 27 MIN

I want to do everything so I end up doing nothing

from Truly Well · host Nicole Brøgger-Mikkelsen

If you're someone who has 100 ideas, 20 tabs open, and a notes app full of dreams — but somehow nothing actually gets done — this episode is for you.This podcast episode was literally a week late because I couldn't decide which topic to record. I kept going back and forth, I procrastinated, I recorded one and hated it, I got completely sidetracked by other things, and then ended up doing nothing. And that's when it got so clear to me, that this pattern I've been stuck in is the same one so many of us are trapped in: wanting to do everything, and ending up doing nothing.In this episode, I'm breaking down the neuroscience of why this happens (spoiler: it's NOT a discipline problem), and what actually works to break out of the freeze. By the end, you'll understand why your brain does this — and you'll have a real, practical plan to finally start finishing things. Find me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolebroegger/⁠For behind the scenes, additional resources, and more tips come to the Truly Well Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulywellpodcast/⁠Thank you so much for listening, I can't tell you how grateful I am that you're here, and I really hope this episode was helpful for you! I'm sending you lots of love 🫶🏼NicoleChapters:00:00 Intro01:23 Cognitive overload02:15 Hick’s law03:06 The dopamine trap05:09 Perfectionism and the fear of failing08:34 Nervous system freeze09:29 How to fix it09:39 Focus13:54 Distractions15:37 Comfortable with boring19:00 Routines20:38 Lowering the bar24:00 Tricking yourself into starting25:56 Redefining progress

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