A Big Fear of Tiny Tasks

01/05/2025 15 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode is about how something as tiny as a to-do can feel completely terrifying, and what we can actually do about it. From unpaid invoices to unopened mail, these “small” tasks often come wrapped in boredom, shame, overwhelm, and fear. But what if we stopped treating them like burdensom tasksand started treating them like fears to overcome?We talk about:• Why tiny admin tasks can feel so huge and a recent scary experience of mine• How fear conditioning and shame create emotional landmines• Rewiring your brain with tiny wins, on purpose• Why “just do it” actually can work, with the right approach• Creating dopamine, not dreadPlus: your pep talk to get moving on whatever task you've been putting off for way longer than you've like. If this resonates, forward it to someone else you know who’s drowning in to-dos they can’t seem to start. And if you like what you’re hearing, leave a review—it helps more than you know.

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