Grow With Intention by MuchelleB

A candid look at how self-deception derails productivity through three relatable scenarios. A dive into why people avoid messy realities and how grieving unmet wants can free you to act. A discussion of optimism versus brutal facts, using the Stockdale Paradox to show faith plus honesty helps you renegotiate commitments and take small, practical steps.

Practical exercises to reset your relationship with stalled tasks and remove guilt. A mental trick to reveal emotional resistance and hidden projects eating your focus. A playful 'date night' approach to warm up to goals. Tips for stacking visible small wins to build momentum. Treat environment tweaks as version one experiments and iterate.

A practical look at daily resistance and how it gets mistaken for laziness. Short scenarios reveal common patterns that block progress. A simple 'yes, but' prompt and other fill-in-the-blank tools help uncover hidden feelings. Tips range from quick fixes to deeper self-relationship work to improve motivation and habits.

Strategies for ADHD thinking instead of quick hacks. The difference between values-led choices and habit-only routines. A simple theory formula to design and test changes. Practical ways to reduce overwhelm by removing disliked tasks and gaining small moments of control.

💿 *Get my free newsletter with simple ideas to make life easier ⇢*→ Sign up: https://www.muchelleb.com.au/newsletter-signup☁️ *Join the Intention Community (it's replaced the Intention app)! ⇢*→ _Every month, two brand-new tools (meditations, worksheets, videos, etc) drop, usually built around a recent video - so that you can take what you’ve learned and do something with it._→ Join: https://intentioncommunity.circle.so/🪞 *Organise your Life with the Calm Productivity Notion Pack. ⇢*→ _"This notion pack is amazing!! I feel like it’s changing my life already and I’ve never been so impressed by a product." Alice Joyce_→ Get the pack: https://shop.muchelleb.com.au/products/the-calm-productivity-notion-pack💭 *Video timeline ⇢*00:00 Be Meaner Not Nicer00:31 People Pleasing Pendulum01:29 Not Manipulation Or Martyrdom03:10 Casual Boundary Setting05:07 Mindful Noticing Practice07:30 Find Your Feared Reality10:15 Membership And Weekly Challenge11:17 Wrap Up And Next Steps🔗 *Anything I mentioned ⇢*🔗 My podcast episode on prediction errors, limiting beliefs and learning by experiencing surprise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7B9TElYLEoy99I3p9Ra1lh?si=56d38247022541b8

A psychological take on why limiting beliefs form and how they act like safety lessons in the brain. A breakdown of feared realities that drive patterns such as people-pleasing. Practical ways to surface hidden fears using symptom deprivation and feeling the emotion. A behavioral method called prediction error and simple mini moves to collect disconfirming moments.

A fast dive into why trusting yourself is the missing link for getting things done. Short stories contrast flexible, generous planning with rigid, dishonest routines. Learn the three building blocks to rebuild trust: honesty, collaboration, and compassion. A simple journaling check-in offers a practical way to pause and choose a kinder, more effective plan.

A clear idea that changed how goals actually happen. How to tell true desires from wanting to want them. Uncover hidden "yes, buts" that block progress. Reframe hesitations into aligned wants so your brain supports change. When and why to avoid premature specifics.

💿 *Get my free newsletter with simple ideas to make life easier ⇢*→ Sign up: https://www.muchelleb.com.au/newsletter-signup☁️ *Join the Intention Community (it's replaced the Intention app)! ⇢*→  _Every month, two brand-new tools (meditations, worksheets, videos, etc) drop, usually built around a recent video - so that you can take what you’ve learned and do something with it._→ Join: https://intentioncommunity.circle.so/🪞 *Organise your Life with the Calm Productivity Notion Pack. ⇢*→ _"This notion pack is amazing!! I feel like it’s changing my life already and I’ve never been so impressed by a product." Alice Joyce_→ Get the pack: https://shop.muchelleb.com.au/products/the-calm-productivity-notion-pack💭 *Video timeline ⇢*00:00 Introduction to Self-Trust00:41 The Imagination Exercise01:46 Real-Life Examples of Self-Sabotage03:28 The Power of Self-Trust03:36 Self-Trust Quiz05:29 Manager and Doer Relationship08:01 Mini Move for the Week09:20 Recommendation of the Week🔗 *Anything I mentioned ⇢*🔗  David Maloneys YouTube Procrastination Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxNUjBcf91Re_TJRJlGhlmzgmBeRCPWiZ

💿 *Get my free newsletter with simple ideas to make life easier ⇢*→ Sign up: https://www.muchelleb.com.au/newsletter-signup☁️ *Join the Intention Community (it's replaced the Intention app)! ⇢*→ _Every month, two brand-new tools (meditations, worksheets, videos, etc) drop, usually built around a recent video - so that you can take what you’ve learned and do something with it._→ Join: https://intentioncommunity.circle.so/🪞 *Organise your Life with the Calm Productivity Notion Pack. ⇢*→ _"This notion pack is amazing!! I feel like it’s changing my life already and I’ve never been so impressed by a product." Alice Joyce_→ Get the pack: https://shop.muchelleb.com.au/products/the-calm-productivity-notion-pack💭 *Video timeline ⇢*00:00 Introduction to Procrastination and Self-Sabotage00:54 A Story of Addiction: Ted Baldwin02:49 Connecting Addiction to Procrastination04:36 Understanding the Helplessness Loop09:14 Breaking the Pattern09:50 Conclusion and Recommendations🔗 *Anything I mentioned ⇢*🔗 The Heart of Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Addiction-Understanding-Alcoholism-Addictive/dp/0060198117