107. From Mindset to Motion: How to Move Beyond Thinking and Start Doing

School of Midlife

In today’s episode of the School of Midlife Podcast, we’re diving into how to shift from just thinking about your goals and plans to actually taking action and making progress.

We all know that mindset shifts are important, but they are only the first step. If you don’t couple that mindset change with action, nothing will change.

This episode takes a deeper look at how we often delay action with what we think are necessary preparations and how those tasks may be just another way of procrastinating. Whether you’re thinking of starting a new workout plan, writing a book, or getting more involved in your career, it’s easy to find ourselves caught up in "getting ready" instead of "getting started."

Learn how to move from the overwhelming thought of “I have to” to “I get to” and embrace the power of setting a timer to actually get going. Whether you set a timer for five minutes or 30 minutes, the momentum you’ll gain from simply starting is often enough to keep you going.

Key Takeaways:

• Mindset shifts are essential, but they need to be paired with action.
• We often delay taking action by “getting ready” with things that don't really matter.
• The importance of setting a timer to force yourself to start and gain momentum.
• Learn to shift from “I have to” to “I get to” and create a productive mindset.
• Even a short time commitment (5-30 minutes) can help overcome the fear of starting and make tasks feel more manageable.

If you're looking to push past your procrastination and finally make some forward momentum this year, this episode will give you some practical tools to help you start now.

LINKS + MENTIONS:

Ep. 106: From Midlife Obligation to Opportunity: The Power of Changing Two Words

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