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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why You Can’t Start Small Tasks (Even When You Have Time)

from Design Your Life to Fit Your Mind · host Lindsey Blakely

If you’ve had time to do something—but still couldn’t start it—this episode is for you.The task was small.It should have been easy.But small tasks aren’t always just the task.This episode explores why simple things can feel disproportionately hard—and why the difficulty often isn’t about the task itself, but what it takes to get into it.We look at the hidden cost of transitions, why uncertainty makes starting harder, and why having time isn’t always the same as having usable capacity.Because sometimes the real barrier isn’t how long something takes.It’s what it takes to begin.👉 Download the free Life Design Starter Kit: ⁠⁠⁠https://lindseyblakely.com/guide⁠⁠

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