Ever feel like you’re the one standing between you and your goals? We break down self-sabotage with unflinching honesty and a lot of practical warmth—why we set giant, glittering plans we can’t sustain, how “start on Monday” thinking keeps us looping, and what actually works when life is busy and motivation is low. From skipped summer runs to snack-only days and overstuffed to-do lists, we trace the real patterns that derail progress and show how to make change so small it finally sticks.

We explore the traps that look productive but aren’t—overcomplicating training, rigid meal rules, and chasing goals you don’t really want because they sound impressive. Instead, we focus on building a tiny ladder of habits: a 15-minute walk before any 5K plan, one class with a friend before a full programme, and simple meals that fit your schedule. We talk future-self planning that removes friction, the identity shift of becoming “the person who shows up,” and how to let go of goals that don’t align so you stop ghosting your own commitments.

There’s also a candid look at fear of success and imposter syndrome—what happens when work grows, when results arrive, or when you worry being “too committed” makes you less relatable. The solution isn’t perfection; it’s personalisation. Design a blueprint that suits your attention span, energy, and preferences, then repeat the basics without the drama. You’re not failing; your plan might just be too big. Shrink it, simplify it, and keep going.

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