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Want to find out the secret to doing the scary things in life? Are you waiting for the right time or for a surge of confidence to finally send that pitch or apply for that residency. In this episode, we explore the psychological traps of "waiting to be ready" and share research-backed strategies to move from stagnant avoidance to meaningful action. If you have been keeping a scary dream on hold, this conversation might be the gentle push you need to start before you feel brave.
Chapters
00:00 The internal draft: Why we wait for the right time
01:05 A snowy reflection on the dreams we haven't touched
02:17 The confrontation: When "someday" meets the calendar
03:10 Unlearning the fear patterns that keep us stuck
04:39 The "No Fear Month" challenge and the science of action
05:40 Why feelings follow actions: Insights from cognitive behavioral therapy
06:20 Utilizing temporal landmarks for a fresh start
08:00 Step-by-step: How to schedule your breakthrough
10:30 Keeping promises to yourself: A lesson from my son
12:50 The Pomodoro technique and the power of twenty-five minutes
14:40 Overcoming the discomfort of the "not right now"
16:26 Body doubling and shifting your creative environment
Support the Show
Website: https://www.martineseverin.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/ | https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_
Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.martineseverin.substack.com/
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.
By Martine Severin5
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Want to find out the secret to doing the scary things in life? Are you waiting for the right time or for a surge of confidence to finally send that pitch or apply for that residency. In this episode, we explore the psychological traps of "waiting to be ready" and share research-backed strategies to move from stagnant avoidance to meaningful action. If you have been keeping a scary dream on hold, this conversation might be the gentle push you need to start before you feel brave.
Chapters
00:00 The internal draft: Why we wait for the right time
01:05 A snowy reflection on the dreams we haven't touched
02:17 The confrontation: When "someday" meets the calendar
03:10 Unlearning the fear patterns that keep us stuck
04:39 The "No Fear Month" challenge and the science of action
05:40 Why feelings follow actions: Insights from cognitive behavioral therapy
06:20 Utilizing temporal landmarks for a fresh start
08:00 Step-by-step: How to schedule your breakthrough
10:30 Keeping promises to yourself: A lesson from my son
12:50 The Pomodoro technique and the power of twenty-five minutes
14:40 Overcoming the discomfort of the "not right now"
16:26 Body doubling and shifting your creative environment
Support the Show
Website: https://www.martineseverin.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/ | https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_
Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.martineseverin.substack.com/
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.

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