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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 15 MIN

You're Solving the Wrong Problem: Why All Your Self Improvement Isn't Sticking

from Clear & On Purpose · host Christina Slaback

Send us Fan MailHow noticing the baseline pattern changed the way she thinks about burnout, productivity, and personal growth.Through stories from her own life—from putting a for-sale sign in the yard because she felt trapped, to catching herself thinking "must be nice" while scrolling social media—she explores the deeper operating systems that quietly shape our decisions, habits, and sense of possibility.Because sometimes the problem isn't your discipline.Sometimes you've been solving the wrong problem entirely.In this episode you'll learn:• Why traditional productivity advice only works temporarily for many high-capacity women• The difference between surface-level behavior change and deeper pattern work• How hidden beliefs continue showing up across different seasons of life• Why "must be nice" can be a powerful clue instead of something to ignore• The riverbed metaphor that explains why lasting change often feels so difficult• How to begin identifying the baseline patterns underneath your own burnout and frustrationIf you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still can't seem to sustain momentum, this conversation is for you.Resources:Learn more about coaching and programs:www.christinaslaback.comConnect with Christina:Clear & On Purpose PodcastKeywords:burnout recovery, personal growth, self-sabotage, mindset patterns, high achiever burnout, sustainable success, self-trust, emotional regulation, personal development, women and burnout, coaching podcast, mindset shifts, overfunctioning, productivity, behavior changeIf this episode resonated, there may be deeper hidden patterns shaping the way you operate, respond to pressure, and move through burnout, overthinking, or self-sabotage.✨ Take the Hidden Patterns Quiz✨ Book a Reveal Session✨ Explore Coaching Through CS Coaching & ConsultingConnect with Christinawww.christinaslaback.comEmail: [email protected]: @christinaslabackIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and share the podcast with someone who may need it too.

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Send us Fan Mail How noticing the baseline pattern changed the way she thinks about burnout, productivity, and personal growth. Through stories from her own life—from putting a for-sale sign in the yard because she felt trapped, to catching herself thinking "must be nice" while scrolling social media—she explores the deeper operating systems that quietly shape our decisions, habits, and sense of possibility. Because sometimes the problem isn't your discipline. Sometimes you've been solving th...

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