• Why not all discomfort is bad and how to tell the difference
  
• The kind of “drama” that's actually useful
  
• What resistance really means (and when to listen to it)
  
• A behind-the-scenes moment from launching the vlog
  
• How to grow without stomping over yourself or others along the way
  
• The post-it note on my wall that's changing everything
  

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Ever found yourself stuck in the space between “I should do it” and “I don't want to”? That middle ground where you're not working, but not truly resting either is where guilt festers. And it's more exhausting than just doing the damn thing.

In this episode, I share a personal story from a recent weekend where I thought I was resting, but really, I was drowning in guilt. I break down what's actually going on when we delay action, why indecision is so draining, and how to use tools like the Dread Sprint and The Gritty Minute to get unstuck and feel more like yourself again.

You'll learn:

• Why rest without peace isn't rest, it's self-abandonment
  

• How to spot the energy drain of indecision
  

• What a “dread sprint” is (and why it works)
  

• The power of starting with just one gritty minute
  

• Why your identity, not your schedule is what drives follow-through
  

• Simple thought shifts to rebuild your self-trust
  
  This one is mindset gold. If you've ever said, “I don't have time,” but secretly feel more tired not doing the thing… you're going to feel seen.

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You're not lazy.
You're not unmotivated.
And you definitely don't need another productivity hack that adds to your load.

If you're struggling to follow through, the real reason might be simpler and deeper than you think:

You're avoiding an emotion.

In this episode, I break down the truth most people never realise: it's not the task that's hard, it's the feeling it brings up.

And that discomfort? It usually only lasts about 90 seconds.
But most people let it stop them for 90 days… or 90 months.

What We Cover:

- The surprising reason you're avoiding your goals
- Why emotions, not laziness are the real blocker
- The science behind the 90-second emotional cycle
- How to feel a feeling and still take action
- Why “avoiding discomfort” costs you way more than feeling it ever will

This Is For You If You've Ever Said:

“I don't feel like it.”

“I'll do it later.”

“I just need to get in the right headspace.”

It's not about headspace. It's about learning how to sit with a feeling, and keep moving anyway.

Powerful Thought to Take With You:

“I can feel anything for 90 seconds”

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Have you ever found yourself doing more personal development… only to feel worse?

You're journaling, unpacking, “doing the work”, but instead of feeling clearer, you feel stuck in a spiral of self-analysis.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, I talk about the trap that so many high-achievers fall into: thinking personal growth is about fixing yourself, healing everything, or figuring it all out before you're allowed to move forward.

But that's not it.

Personal development is about direction, not perfection.

This one's real, reflective, and full of clarity if you've been spinning in your own mind.

• Why personal growth can feel heavier the more you do it
  
  

• How “waiting until you've healed” can actually keep you stuck
  
  

• The difference between healing and progressing
  
  

• Why decisions move you forward faster than insight ever could
  
  

• What to focus on instead when you're caught in a fix-it spiral
  
  

✅ You are not a project

✅ You don't need to be fully healed to build something new

✅ Personal growth is meant to support your life, not overtake it

✅ Decisions, not breakthroughs, are what create momentum

• “I've done so much work on myself… why am I still stuck?”
  
  

• “There must be something else wrong with me I haven't uncovered yet.”
  
  

• “I can't move forward until I figure this out.”
  
  

Got a question you want answered on the podcast?

Whether you're stuck in a spiral, facing a big decision, or just want my coaching perspective, I'd love to help.

Email your question to prue@pruesulicich.com.au and I might answer it in an upcoming episode. (You can stay anonymous if you like.)

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Neutral Isn't Negative: How to Stop Overthinking Other People's Expressions

Ever walked past someone who didn't smile, and thought, “Are they mad at me?”

Or seen someone with a blank face in a meeting and assumed they hated your idea?

You're not alone and you're not broken.

In this episode, I share one powerful insight that has genuinely changed my day-to-day thinking: 60% of people interpret neutral facial expressions as negative. That stat stopped me in my tracks, and what I've learned since then has been a game-changer.

We dive into how this shows up in everyday life (especially in close relationships), why it creates so much drama, and exactly what to do instead.

• The sneaky drama caused by misreading neutral faces

• Why your brain fills in the blanks with worst-case scenarios

• How this habit shows up in families, at work, and even on Zoom

• What to do in the moment to stay grounded and not spiral

• How this awareness frees up energy and emotional space

✅ Most people do misread neutral expressions, it's not just you

✅ It's your brain trying to protect you (but it often creates more drama)

✅ You can train your brain to interpret neutrals more calmly

✅ Peace comes from letting neutral be neutral

Neutral Isn't Negative: A Self-Coaching Guide

This simple guide includes:

• Visual examples of neutral expressions

• Thought prompts to interrupt spirals

• Mindset shifts to reduce unnecessary drama

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Finish What Grows Your Business (Even Without Motivation)

If you're tired of unfinished projects and broken promises to yourself, don't miss this.

I'll teach you my simple system to follow through—even when life gets messy.

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This episode is short, direct, and so needed, especially if you're a business owner, creative, or someone who works outside the 9–5 norm.

I'm answering a listener question from a small business owner who loves her work and chooses to work evenings and weekends but keeps getting criticism from people around her about “working too much.”

If you've ever had to defend the way you structure your time, this one is for you.

• Why your work rhythm doesn't need to match anyone else's

• How to stop internalising opinions from friends, family, or even strangers

• Why balance isn't the goal, alignment is

• What grounded commitment looks like when it comes to your schedule

• A simple way to respond if you do want to say something

✅ You don't need to justify your rhythm to anyone

✅ People might not understand and that's okay

✅ Neutralising noise is part of following through

✅ Find your own version of success and stand in it

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If you're a business owner who's tired of half-finished projects and goals that keep getting pushed to “next week” this is for you.

I'm running a free class next week:

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You'll learn the system I teach inside The Finishers Club to help you finally follow through even when life's messy and your energy is low.

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You don't need more motivation. You need a system that works. Let's do it together.

Episode 100 is here, and this one is raw, real, and straight from the heart.

In this special milestone episode, I'm reflecting on what it's taken to get here both in podcasting and in life. From navigating perimenopause and mental health struggles, to showing up when no one was watching, to finally speaking up in rooms I used to shrink in… this is the full-circle moment.

Whether you've listened to every episode or just found me today, I'm so grateful you're here. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered:

“Does any of this really matter?”

The answer is yes and I'll show you why.

• Why most podcasters don't make it past 20 episodes and what kept me going
  
  

• How this podcast helped me survive the hardest year of my life
  
  

• The real reason I started More Life, Less Drama
  
  

• How personal growth still matters even when the results are slow or invisible
  
  

• A message to anyone who feels unseen, unsupported, or misunderstood
  
  

✅ You don't need to be loud to be powerful

✅ The work you're doing on yourself ripples out to your family, your community, the world

✅ There's no such thing as wasted growth

✅ Your story matters, especially when it's hard to tell

Going forward, I'm committing to:

• Speaking up even more, no more shrinking or pleasing
  
  

• More incredible guest conversations (plus solo episodes that teach!)
  
  

• Maybe even a Q&A segment where I answer your real-life questions…watch this space!
  
  

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The perfect starting point if you're ready to get back on track, even if life feels messy right now.

Did you know that 92% of people don't achieve the goals they set? That stat can feel discouraging, until you understand why it happens.

In this episode, I'm diving into a game-changing mindset shift: the difference between decision fatigue (constantly rethinking your goals) and decision authority (committing and following through). If you've ever found yourself starting strong and then slipping into excuses, overthinking, or “maybe this isn't the right time,” this episode is your wake-up call.

• The biggest reason most goals fail (hint: it's not lack of motivation)
  
  

• What decision fatigue looks like in real life
  
  

• Why your brain tries to talk you out of things you've already committed to
  
  

• How to choose grounded commitment over emotional storytelling
  
  

• What it really takes to follow through on the things that matter
  
  

✅ “I've already decided. Now it's time to follow through.”
✅ Your goals don't require perfection, they require consistency
✅ Quitting often sounds wise but is usually fear dressed up in logic
✅ Your brain will always offer you a way out… you don't have to take it

Start catching the moment where you want to quit or “pause” your goal. Instead, say to yourself:
“I've already decided. Now it's time to follow through.”
Then ask: What's the next smallest step I can take today?

If you're tired of bouncing between plans and never quite finishing, I've got two free tools to help:

First Step to Success – my free mini course using the Proof Jar Method to help you start showing up daily

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