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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 15 MIN

Where Are you Holding Back?

from Mindfully Moved · host michellebcnichol

If you’ve been questioning your consistency, overthinking your next move, or waiting to feel “more ready” — this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, I share what this season is teaching me about identity, imperfect routines, honest self-talk, and the quiet power of small daily actions — especially when motivation fades and life feels messy. We explore: • How to notice and reframe critical thoughts • Why motivation isn’t reliable — and what to use instead • How to use bursts of energy to prepare for low-motivation days • Why simple systems beat willpower • The difference between ruminating and activating Recorded in real time while away in Scottsdale with my girls for volleyball, this episode isn’t polished — and that’s intentional. Because growth doesn’t happen in the highlights. It happens in the ordinary. In the tiny starts. In the decision to move forward instead of holding back.

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