Resistance can be sneaky. It shows up right before the things that actually make us feel better, like rolling out the yoga mat, lacing up running shoes, sitting to meditate, or picking up a pen to write. On an Easter weekend with that early-spring buzz in the air, I talk through what resistance feels like in real life and why it doesn’t mean you’re failing. Sometimes the “I don’t want to” moment is the practice.

I share how I work with it using small, practical steps instead of willpower speeches: getting the gear ready, making the first move tiny. 

The second half is a calm, guided five-minute meditation you can repeat daily. We use breath counting to train focus, then shift into a simple gratitude inhale and release exhale practice to settle the mind and clear mental clutter. If you’ve ever said “I can’t meditate,” this offers a gentle on-ramp that still builds discipline.

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