The Liz Moody Podcast

How To Get Yourself To Do The Thing You’re Avoiding

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Jan 14, 2026
Guest
Kati Morton
In this engaging conversation, Kati Morton, a licensed therapist and popular mental health educator, dives into the reasons we often avoid difficult tasks. She explains the dangers of procrastination and perfectionism, and how they can sabotage progress. Kati shares actionable strategies, like starting with tiny steps to spark motivation and re-framing self-talk with bridge statements. Plus, she introduces unique tricks like cookie-based courage builders and highlights the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care to reclaim agency in our lives.
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ADVICE

Tactical Prep For Tough Talks

  • Use a supportive person, step away briefly, or do a body shake to release fight-or-flight before a hard talk.
  • Start the conversation quickly with a short opener to avoid overthinking.
ADVICE

Brick The Phone, Build New Rituals

  • Remove or 'brick' your phone and create new rituals to replace scrolling; expect discomfort initially.
  • Persist through the dopamine recalibration until reading or other activities feel rewarding again.
INSIGHT

Anhedonia Masks As Tiredness

  • Anhedonia drains joy from formerly pleasurable activities and mimics fatigue, often signaling depression.
  • Behavioral activation—doing activities anyway—provides small dopamine lifts and breaks isolation loops.
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