If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of procrastination, avoidance, quitting halfway, or feeling like you can’t change — this is the episode you need.We’re getting real about excuses: how they trap you, drain you, and make your life way harder than just pushing through would.I'm breaking down why excuses feel so logical in the moment, how your brain tricks you with Present Bias and Optimism Bias, and why short-term comfort is the worst choice you can make.You’ll also learn:why dopamine can either build your momentum or sabotage it without you even realisinghow to get your subconscious mind on your side to make aligned choices easierthe difference between needing rest vs making excuses This isn't about hustle culture. It's not about burning yourself into the ground. It’s about getting brutally honest with yourself so you can build self-trust and momentum.Let’s mind the chat — and get you back in charge of your own energy.If you found this episode helpful — please give the podcast a follow and a rating! ⭐Comment anything you'd like to hear next time below, and share it with someone who needs a little extra fire today 🔥You can also message me on Instagram @mindthechatpodcast — would love to hear from you! :)https://www.instagram.com/mindthechatpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
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1. Self Sabotage as a Break from Perfectionism
Why do we stop trying when we’re actually trying? This episode dives into how perfectionism quietly drains us and why self sabotage feels like relief — even when it makes things worse. Personal stories, brain science, and tools that actually help.instagram: @mindthechatpodcast
Mind the Chat is a podcast about the thoughts we don’t always say out loud, the habits we hide, and the ways our brains get in the way sometimes. Episodes are a mix of behavioural science, life experiences, and lessons I learned the hard way. Always reflective, hopefully insightful. If you want a podcast that makes you think without dragging you into a self-fixing spiral, you might like this. And you’ll definitely have to mind the chat. :)
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