In this episode, Taylor Jacobson discusses the hidden cause of procrastination and how to finally move forward in your life. He explores how transformation rarely feels graceful, how repressed emotions shape our behavior, and what it takes to live a life true to your inner compass. It’s a vulnerable, grounded conversation about fear, reinvention, and creating space for what you actually want to give to the world.

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Key Takeaways:

• Importance of experiencing and releasing emotions for personal growth
• The concept of safety in productivity and its impact on focus
• Overview of Focusmate as a solution for procrastination and accountability
• The role of community support in overcoming distractions and enhancing productivity
• The significance of vulnerability in seeking help and building connections
• The principles of behavior change, including commitment and accountability
• The relationship between emotional well-being and productivity
• The challenges of transformation and the necessity of aligning with one’s true self
• The exploration of intuition and discernment in navigating emotions and decision-making

If you enjoyed this conversation with Taylor Jacobson, check out these other episodes:

How to Overcome Procrastination with Tim Pychyl

David Kadavy on Getting Started

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In this episode, Sarah Gormley discusses the quiet pain of self-loathing and finding the courage to face it. Sarah had it all – a thriving corporate career, success, and admiration. But beneath was a quiet, relentless self-loathing she couldn’t shake. In her memoir, The Order of Things, Sarah shares the profound turning point at 40 when she finally asked, is this how it’s going to feel forever? She unpacks why therapy isn’t linear, how grief can deepen gratitude, and the freedom that comes when we stop performing and start genuinely living.

Feeling stuck? It could be one of the six saboteurs of self-control—things like autopilot, self-doubt, or emotional escapism. But here’s the good news: you can outsmart them. Download the free Six Saboteurs of Self-Control ebook now at oneyoufeed.net/ebook and start taking back control today!

Key Takeaways:

• Journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance
• Importance of mental health and therapy
• Struggles with self-loathing and emotional challenges
• Impact of grief on personal growth and gratitude
• Relationship dynamics and self-worth
• Caregiving experiences and their emotional complexities
• Navigating grief while supporting others
• The role of compassion in healing
• Tools for managing negative self-talk and thought patterns
• The interplay of environment, genetics, and personal agency in shaping identity

If you enjoyed this conversation with Sarah Gormley, check out these other episodes:

How to Tame Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz Gazipura

How to Practice Self Compassion with Dr. Shauna Shapiro

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In this episode, Tali Sharot explains why we stop noticing what matters and how to start feeling alive again. She describes what habituation is and how our minds normalize what once moved us. Tali also explores ways that we can reawaken joy, purpose, and even moral clarity. It’s an eye-opening look at the subtle ways we lose and then can reclaim our aliveness.

Feeling stuck? It could be one of the six saboteurs of self-control—things like autopilot, self-doubt, or emotional escapism. But here’s the good news: you can outsmart them. Download the free Six Saboteurs of Self-Control ebook now at oneyoufeed.net/ebook and start taking back control today!

Key Takeaways:

• Concept of habituation and its effects on emotional responses
• Importance of noticing the extraordinary in everyday life
• Strategies for counteracting habituation, such as taking breaks and diversifying experiences
• Relationship between habituation and creativity
• Impact of social media on emotional well-being and habituation
• Exploration of habits and addiction, particularly in relation to social media
• Discussion on the nature of lying and habituation to dishonesty
• The balance between exploration and exploitation in personal experiences
• The complexities of human emotions and expectations, particularly regarding women’s rights and happiness
• Encouragement to experiment with life choices to enhance well-being and fulfillment

If you enjoyed this conversation with Tali Sharot, check out these other episodes:

How to Stop Losing Your Mind (Literally): The Surprising Science of Attention with Amishi Jha

How to Create Elastic Habits that Adapt to Your Day with Stephen Guise

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