Listen "Start Smaller to Start Sooner: The Discipline You’re Missing Is Actually Scale"
Episode Synopsis
Happy New Year (almost)! This cozy, year-end episode is your gentle reset. Darya reframes “I need more discipline” into something that actually works: shrink the starting size so you can start sooner—and keep going. With warm storytelling (a sunset in the south of Spain with her parents) and a simple, values-first framework, you’ll leave with one tiny plan you can do today.In this episodeWhy “more willpower” isn’t your problem—scale is.The Spain story: how one line in a journal, one long walk, three breaths kept habits alive on a busy trip.The Start Smaller Framework: Minimum Viable Version → Friction Audit → Cue → Action → Close → “Streaks of One.”New Year reflection: choose the feeling you want more of in 2026, then size your plans to protect it.Key takeawaysIf it only works on your best day, it’s not a good plan.Small is not a downgrade. Small is what travels through real life.Discipline is often just design at the right size.Streaks of One: miss a day? Just do it once tomorrow.Try this today (tiny actions)Say out loud: “After tea, I’ll move for 8 minutes.”Set a recurring 10-minute calendar block on weekdays called “Small Wins.”Write one honest line in your journal tonight. One line counts.Design a year that actually feels like you. In this live workshop, we’ll:Identify your 5 core valuesTurn them into simple decision filtersDesign minimum-viable habits that align with what matters mostInclude live coaching so you can apply it to real life, on the spotGet first access: email [email protected] with subject WORKSHOP WAITLIST. Invite a friend for built-in accountability (mention it in your email).If this episode helped, share it with someone who needs a gentler start to the new year. Sip slow, stay soft, and here’s to aligned, repeatable steps in 2026.
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