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131. Why We Know What to Do But Still Don't Do It


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It’s one thing to know what to do, but it’s a whole other thing to actually DO it.

This is a struggle that so many of my private clients – students and professionals – deal with. They have the information, they’ve been instructed on what to do … and yet, they still aren’t taking action.

For people with ADHD, this phenomenon is even worse.

There’s a reason why this is happening, and it might not be what you expect.

What You'll Learn:

  • The reason you know exactly what to do but still don't do itĀ 
  • The identity-based question to ask yourself instead of "do I feel like doing this right now?"
  • How to make future consequences feel real enough to actually move you to act today
  • 2 critical mindset shifts you need before taking action is even possible
  • 3 practical strategies that close the knowing-doing gap immediately

šŸ”— Resources Mentioned:

  • ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)
  • ⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)
  • ⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)
  • ⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a Pro
  • Episode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/131)
  • Submit a question to the show
  • Free weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)
  • Episode 07: How to Learn Things
  • Episode 55: How to Use Body Doubling to Focus Better

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Learn and Work SmarterBy Katie Azevedo