The One Thing You’re Avoiding. The Key to Your Success

You’re In Charge: Priorizing Self-Care Without Sacrifice with Heather Dumas

Overview:
In this episode, we drill deep into the concept that may just be the key to unlocking your potential: doing the work you dread. We discuss how often we gravitate towards what’s comfortable and neglect the areas that actually need our focus. Whether it's skipping leg day, avoiding protein, or sacrificing sleep for that 'one last email,' we unveil the fears that hold us back from excellence.

Time Stamps:
[00:00] Introduction: “Don’t be disappointed in the results you didn’t get from the work you didn't do.""
[02:15] Why we choose comfort over challenge
[06:50] The impact of focused effort and why it matters
[12:30] The role of subconscious fears in your progress
[18:40] How perfectionism becomes an obstacle
[22:20] Real-life examples: What my clients commonly avoid
[28:50] The power of daily, focused actions: The ""two things"" principle
[35:30] Why you should pay attention to sleep
[40:20] The significance of scheduling and why it's often overlooked
[46:00] Walk it off: How a simple stroll can be a game-changer

Key Takeaways:
Focused effort on what truly matters is your golden ticket to success.
Underlying fears can handcuff your progress. Call them out.
Perfectionism isn't your friend; it's the frenemy who backstabs you.
Your daily "two things" can be your lodestar, guiding you to your goals.
Don't underestimate the value of sleep and scheduling; they're the unheralded MVPs.

Links & Resources:
Recommended Book: "The Fearless Mind" by Dr. Craig Manning
My 12-week coaching program, REVIVE

What’s the one thing you're avoiding? The thing you dread but know is good for you? Chew on it, marinate in that thought, and then kick its butt. For more tactical advice, consider joining my 12-week program, REVIVE, where we don't just talk the talk; we walk the hard, yet fruitful, path.