Listen "26. When Willpower Isn’t Working: Why Identity Is the Real Secret to Reaching Your Goals"
Episode Synopsis
I hate when the goal I set feels more like a burden than an opportunity. Do you know what I am talking about?Whether it’s losing weight or building your business, you want the result—but dread doing the work to get there. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll show you why the old way of using willpower and discipline doesn’t work long-term and how shifting your identity is the true key to sustainable success.We’ll talk about:Why your brain resist the very things you say you wantHow fear (of rejection, restriction, failure) can block progressWhy motivation fades—and what to focus on insteadHow to use identity work and Future Self thinking to reframe your goalsHow to stop forcing your way to results and start becoming the woman who already has themIf you’ve ever said, “I want the result, but I don’t want to do the work,” this episode will show you a better way—one that’s more enjoyable, aligned, and actually works.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most goals don’t feel motivating (and what to do instead)How your fears around rejection or restriction may be sabotaging your successThe role of your Future Self in creating results that stickThe mindset shift that makes your goals feel lighterHow to rewire your identity to align with your visionEpisode Prompts:What goal are you forcing yourself to achieve right now?What would your Future Self believe about that goal?What fear might be blocking you from taking action?❤️ Free Download ❤️ Website ❤️ Instagram
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