In this episode, Shannon explores one of the most misunderstood parts of change: the difference between readiness and pressure.

So many of us start with good intentions — buying the planner, booking the organizer, signing up for the program — only to freeze, cancel, or avoid later. It’s not because we don’t care. It’s because our nervous systems know when we’re acting from pressure instead of readiness.

Shannon unpacks how to tell the difference, what happens in the brain when we try to “push through,” and how to build genuine readiness without shame or urgency. You’ll learn how to pause, regulate, and start from a place that actually supports follow-through — not burnout.

🧠 You’ll Learn

• The key differences between external pressure and internal readiness
• Why urgency-based change backfires in the nervous system
• How to recognize the physical cues of pressure vs. readiness
• Three simple ways to start building true readiness (without forcing it)
• How small regulation moments — like unclenching your jaw or extending your exhale — can shift you from “I have to” to “I want to try”

🔗 Resources & Next Steps

• Download the free “Am I Ready for Change?” Reflection Sheet to help you tune in, reduce pressure, and find your next gentle step: simplifyspaceandsoul.com
• Explore Shannon’s body-based systems and support programs for real-life follow-through at simplifyspaceandsoul.com
• Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @simplifyspaceandsoul