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EPISODE · May 2, 2023 · 12 MIN

The Big, Bad Buffering Behaviors That Are Keeping You Stuck

from The Goal Getter Guide with Jen Laffin · host Jen Laffin

You're probably familiar with what happens when a computer gets overloaded with too much energy -- it begins to buffer and eventually crashes out.But did you know that we humans buffer too?Buffering (for us humans) is what happens when we are trying to do hard things and we get overwhelmed with discomfort. We shut down and alleviate the discomfort by engaging in other, less-stressful behaviors that I tell you all about in this episode.And this creates a problem because when we buffer instead of working on our goals, we stop making progress.  Are you having problems meeting a goal? You may be buffering.Tune into this episode and find out if you are!In this episode, I discuss:What buffering is and why we do itHow buffering actually increases the amount of discomfort we feel when doing hard thingsHow to break free of a buffering cycleSix well-used examples of buffering behaviors (Which ones are your favorites? I tell you mine in this episode.)The one thing you need to do to curb your buffering Listen in and stop buffering before it stops you.Thank you for listening! Follow the Show ~ If you enjoyed today's episode,  please follow The Goal Getter Guide Podcast so that new episodes are delivered automatically to your favorite podcast feed. Want more? Join The Momentum Room, Jen's small group program for service-based small business owners who want to turn their avoidance into action. Learn more here.Looking for 1-to-1 support? Jen works with a few high-level entrepreneurs at a time. Schedule a time to chat with her here.Visit Jen's website by clicking here.

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You're probably familiar with what happens when a computer gets overloaded with too much energy -- it begins to buffer and eventually crashes out. But did you know that we humans buffer too? Buffering (for us humans) is what happens when we are trying to do hard things and we get overwhelmed with discomfort. We shut down and alleviate the discomfort by engaging in other, less-stressful behaviors that I tell you all about in this episode. And this creates a problem because when we buffer in...

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