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Episode 158: Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
In this episode of the Stronger Than Yesterday Podcast, I’m challenging the whole “new year, new me” mindset and inviting you into a more grounded, sustainable way of approaching personal growth.
Instead of setting resolutions, I talk about why I prefer choosing a word of intention and how it can guide your decisions in your health, relationships, finances, and everyday life. I also share my word for 2026 — expansion — and what that means for me after a year of major change.
From there, I dive into a truth that holds so many of us back: we’re not stuck because we’re confused — we’re stuck because we’re avoiding something uncomfortable. I break down why clarity doesn’t come before action, but after it, and how waiting to feel “ready” is often just fear in disguise.
I share a personal story about facing an uncomfortable conversation with a close friend and how choosing to lean into that discomfort brought clarity, confidence, and deeper connection on the other side. It’s a real-life example of why doing the thing — even imperfectly — is often the breakthrough we’re looking for.
This episode is for you if you feel overwhelmed by information, stuck in overthinking mode, or caught in the cycle of preparing without progressing — especially when it comes to your health and fitness journey.
I’ll leave you with a simple but powerful challenge: identify the one thing you’ve been avoiding, shrink it down into a 10-minute action, and commit to doing it today. You don’t need to do it perfectly. You don’t need to do it publicly. You just need to do it honestly.
If you take one thing from this episode, let it be this:
You’re not stuck — you’re just standing still.
Start before you’re ready. Clarity is waiting on the other side of the thing you’ve been avoiding.
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Taylor: @fitnfoodwithtaylor
Nicole: @nicolerezzfit
Marissah: @marissah.schulte.fitness
Team page: @strongstartswithin
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By Taylor TrostIn this episode of the Stronger Than Yesterday Podcast, I’m challenging the whole “new year, new me” mindset and inviting you into a more grounded, sustainable way of approaching personal growth.
Instead of setting resolutions, I talk about why I prefer choosing a word of intention and how it can guide your decisions in your health, relationships, finances, and everyday life. I also share my word for 2026 — expansion — and what that means for me after a year of major change.
From there, I dive into a truth that holds so many of us back: we’re not stuck because we’re confused — we’re stuck because we’re avoiding something uncomfortable. I break down why clarity doesn’t come before action, but after it, and how waiting to feel “ready” is often just fear in disguise.
I share a personal story about facing an uncomfortable conversation with a close friend and how choosing to lean into that discomfort brought clarity, confidence, and deeper connection on the other side. It’s a real-life example of why doing the thing — even imperfectly — is often the breakthrough we’re looking for.
This episode is for you if you feel overwhelmed by information, stuck in overthinking mode, or caught in the cycle of preparing without progressing — especially when it comes to your health and fitness journey.
I’ll leave you with a simple but powerful challenge: identify the one thing you’ve been avoiding, shrink it down into a 10-minute action, and commit to doing it today. You don’t need to do it perfectly. You don’t need to do it publicly. You just need to do it honestly.
If you take one thing from this episode, let it be this:
You’re not stuck — you’re just standing still.
Start before you’re ready. Clarity is waiting on the other side of the thing you’ve been avoiding.
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Follow us on Instagram!
Taylor: @fitnfoodwithtaylor
Nicole: @nicolerezzfit
Marissah: @marissah.schulte.fitness
Team page: @strongstartswithin
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Join our Free Facebook group!
Fat Loss Secrets for Busy Women on the Go