The Decision You Keep Not Making (And What It's Costing You) Your Priority Centered Life | Busy On Purpose Series

If you've been listening to this series thinking "this makes so much sense, this is exactly what's been missing" and you're not sure you're going to do anything about it, this episode is for you.

Because the thing that keeps capable, self-aware, high-achieving people stuck isn't a lack of information. It's the decision they keep not making.

In the final episode of the Busy On Purpose series, Dr. Alise closes the loop on the cost of waiting, on what choosing on purpose actually looks like in practice, and on why taking care of yourself is not something you do instead of showing up for the people you love. It's part of how you show up for them.

In this episode:

Why not deciding is itself a decision, and why the gap between knowing something needs to change and actually changing it is where the real losses happen. What one small structural shift can do to the entire texture of your week. The difference between self-sacrifice that looks like devotion and self-sacrifice that functions like depletion. Why the people who love you are often the first ones to notice when you stop investing in yourself. And what choosing on purpose actually looks like, not as a major overhaul, but as a decision.

You'll want to listen if you:

• Have been circling the same problem for months or years without making a move
• Tell yourself you'll make changes when things calm down
• Feel guilty investing time, money, or attention in yourself
• Sense that waiting is costing you something but haven't named what

The Busy On Purpose series:

This series so far:

• Episode 80:The 3-Part System for a Meaningful Summer
• Episode 81: Why Your Productivity System Keeps Failing (It's Not You)
• Episode 82: Still Busy At 10 PM? This Episode Is For You
• Episode 83: This episode

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Prior 10 Reset — Dr. Alise's small group coaching program, doors closing soon
• The Prior 10 Life Management System
• Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter

Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.

The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.