After motivation wears off, there’s a moment when something stops feeling exciting and starts feeling normal. That moment isn’t failure — it’s the handoff point. Motivation got you started. Consistency is what carries it forward. I talk more about this in the video on what happens after motivation wears off. Here’s a simple way to support yourself when things stop feeling new. ✨ Tool: Habit Stacking (Make It Real): Instead of adding something big, attach something small to what you already do. Examples: - While your coffee is brewing, do 10 squats. - After you brush your teeth, stretch for 30 seconds. - When you sit down at your desk, write one sentence. - After you open your laptop, review one task — not your whole list. Stack similar energy with similar energy: movement with movement, thinking with thinking, setup with setup...The habit doesn’t need to be impressive. It needs to be repeatable. ✨ Watch the video, then reflect: What’s one small thing you could do consistently — even if it feels almost too easy? Because it’s always better to be consistent with a small something than inconsistent with a big anything 🤎

New things don’t feel hard because you can’t do them. They feel hard because they’re unfamiliar — and unfamiliar work creates uncertainty. Your brain reads uncertainty as risk. That’s normal. Nothing is “wrong.” Instead of trying to push through that feeling, here are two simple problem-solving tools you can use when something new feels heavy. 1️⃣ Shrink the problem: Use this when starting feels overwhelming. Ask yourself:👉 “What is the smallest thing I can do right now?” Examples: - open the document - write one sentence - outline one step You’re not trying to finish. You’re just making the work clear enough to start. 2️⃣ Do a first pass: Use this when you’re stuck trying to do it “right.” Think in one simple loop: - Plan: What’s my best guess? - Do: Try it once. - Check: What worked? - Adjust: Fix one thing next time. You’re not committing — you’re testing. 💡 Discomfort doesn’t mean stop. It usually just means you’ve never done this before. Watch the short above, then reply below:👉 What are you working on right now — and does it feel too big or too uncertain?

When everything feels important, the brain doesn’t prioritize — it pauses. Not because you’re stuck, but because you’re carrying too much at once. Before trying to “figure it all out,” try this simple sort: Now / Not Now Take everything on your mind and split it into two lists: - Now → needs attention this week - Not Now → real, but not urgent No ranking. No pressure. Just relief. This small step helps your brain breathe again — and clarity usually follows. 🎥 Watch the video for a quick reminder that you’re not behind — you’re just overloaded, and there’s a way through it. If overload keeps showing up, The Reset in the CLASSROOM has additional tools to help reduce mental load and rebuild clarity, one step at a time. You don’t need to do everything. You just need a place to start — and support along the way.

Here’s a simple Reset tool you can use anytime things feel cluttered or heavy: Start / Stop / Continue Grab a piece of paper and write three columns: START: What’s one thing you know would help, but you haven’t started yet? STOP: What’s draining time or energy that doesn’t need to continue right now? CONTINUE: What’s working that you don’t want to accidentally abandon? Don’t overthink it. One item per column is enough. This tool isn’t about fixing everything — it’s about creating clarity so your next step feels obvious. If you want, drop one word or phrase from your list below. (We’ll also be working through tools like this together during the Reset live on Wednesday at 5:30pm PST for anyone who wants to go deeper.)

Next week, I’m hosting a LIVE, guided working session where we’ll work through The Reset workbook together and answer questions in real time. This isn’t a webinar — it’s a working meeting. We’ll slow things down, get clear, and actually move through the workbook together so you can leave with clarity and next steps. If you know what you should do but feel stuck deciding or executing, this session is for you. Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 5:30 PM (PST) Where: Live on Zoom 📍Click here to register What’s you’ll need: You’ll want access to the Reset workbook to participate fully. 📝 Registration link is below — looking forward to working through this together! ~ Nikisha