Starting something new—whether it’s a creative project, a decluttering session, or just replying to an email—can feel disproportionately hard. And if you’ve ever felt stuck before you even begin, you’re in the right place.In this episode of Beyond the Checklist, we explore the real reasons starting feels so difficult, especially for neurodivergent folks, people with executive function challenges, or anyone living with chronic stress.We’ll unpack the nervous system science behind task initiation, bust the myth that you have to “start right,” and share practical, compassionate tools to help you take that first tiny step—without waiting for perfection.What You’ll Learn:Why getting started is a transition—and what makes that so hardThe brain-based reasons we freeze, delay, or avoid starting tasksHow fear, perfectionism, and burnout block initiationTiny strategies that make starting feel safer and smallerWhat to do when you're still stuck (hint: it's not failure—it's pacing)Try These Supportive Tools From This Episode:✨ The 2-Minute Activation⏱ The Countdown Method🧭 Script Your Start🔁 Anchor to an Existing Habit🧘 Permission to PauseMentioned in This Episode:Coaching, Organizing & Yoga Therapy with ShannonFollow on Instagram: @simplifyspaceandsoul

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