You’re intelligent, capable, and deeply self-aware — so why do you keep starting things and not finishing them? In this episode, I’m breaking down self-efficacy, your confidence in your ability to follow through, and why it quietly erodes when you keep letting yourself down.

Rather than repeating the same surface-level advice, we look at what actually gets in the way — including self-criticism, unrealistic standards, and emotional barriers that sabotage consistency.

In this episode, I cover:

• What self-efficacy really is — and how low self-efficacy keeps you stuck in stop–start cycles
• Why setting goals for your “ideal self” backfires (and how to meet yourself where you are)
• How small, realistic wins build confidence more effectively than big plans
• The four key facilitators of self-efficacy
• Why mindset alone isn’t enough — and the emotional skills required to stay consistent
• How coaching helps you unlearn self-defeating patterns and build real trust in yourself

🔗 Links mentioned:

– Motivated Masterclass

– Coaching waitlist (NOW OPEN!)

I’ll see you in the next episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Why you start strong but don’t follow through

02:00 - What self-efficacy actually is

04:00 - How low self-efficacy keeps you stuck

06:00 - The mistake of setting goals for your ideal self

08:30 - Building confidence with small, realistic wins

11:00 - What actually facilitates self-efficacy

13:30 - Why reflecting on success matters

15:30 - How self-criticism and comparison undermine progress

17:30 - The emotional skills needed to stay consistent

19:00 - How coaching helps you break self-defeating cycles

More Resources:

• Grab the free mini-course: Emotion Systems Audit – Download here
• Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @coachshannonbeer
• Learn more about compassion coaching: get the details here
• Join Body Image Fundamentals: learn more here