Ever said, “I have to train today” and immediately felt the weight of dread hit you? In this episode, Justin Estes breaks down how something as simple as your journal can shift that mindset and help you get unstuck. He walks through a practical, 6-minute reflection exercise you can do when training feels like a chore—moving from guilt and overwhelm to motivation and clarity.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot when you’re being dramatic (spoiler: we all do it)
• Name and rank your feelings
• Reframe “have to” into “get to,” “should,” “could,” or “can”
• Reconnect training with your deeper values as a parent, coach, or leader

By the end, you’ll see journaling not as fluff, but as your best tool for long-term consistency. Grab a pen, take a breath, and get ready to take action.