If you’ve ever told yourself: “I just need to be more disciplined!”…but deep down, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of trying hard → falling off → beating yourself up, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing stories from my own life where I tried everything: the structure, the schedules, even manifestation and still ended up back in burnout.

Here’s what isn’t being talked about… discipline is useful. But it’s not the whole story. Resilience is what actually keeps you going when the plan falls apart.

Here’s what we’ll dive into:

✨ Why discipline without resilience becomes guilt, shame, and all-or-nothing thinking

✨ A tool grounded in positive psychology to help you actually move forward even when things don’t go to plan

✨ A real-life example of how I used it just this week when my schedule went completely sideways

If you’re ready to stop forcing your way through and start building real momentum, this episode will shift something.

Theories mentioned:

Self Determination Theory: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf

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This week’s episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated or like you’ve somehow lost your spark.

Spoiler: you’re not broken, and you don’t need fixing. What you do need? A better relationship with your strengths.

You’ll discover: – A fresh way to think about personal growth that doesn’t involve fixing flaws – What most mindset advice misses when it comes to real follow-through – How to reconnect with the traits that have quietly helped you all your life – Why your middle strengths deserve more attention than you think

Plus, towards the end of the episode, a very exciting announcement about something launching tomorrow that will help you finally stop circling your goals and start making real progress.

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Research sources, books, and journal articles mentioned: Aware Explore Apply Model: Niemiec, R. M. (2018). Character strengths interventions: A field guide for Practitioners. Boston: Hogrefe.

Freidlin, P., Littman-Ovadia, H., & Niemiec, R. M. (2017). Positive psychopathology: Social anxiety via character strengths underuse and overuse. Personality and Individual Differences, 108, 50–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.12.003

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Ever find yourself not taking action on something that deeply matters to you... again? Whether it’s launching your business, posting consistently on Instagram, writing that book, or showing up for your side hustle… you know what you want. And yet, here you are, stuck in the same loop. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Take Action Toolkit, we’re exploring a powerful reframe that can help you shift that pattern, one that’s grounded in research from psychology and behaviour change. You’ll learn how to reconnect with what truly matters when motivation dips, and why your values might just be the tool you didn’t know you needed.

💡 This episode is especially for you if:

• You’ve been feeling disconnected from your goals or stuck in procrastination

• You want to move forward with more purpose, clarity, and self-compassion

• You’re ready to stop relying on motivation and start building something more sustainable

I’ll guide you through a practical, four-step journaling exercise to help you re-anchor yourself when life feels messy, plus share a personal take on how values can act as both your compass and your anchor.

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Research mentioned in this episode:

- Creswell, J. D., Welch, W. T., Taylor, S. E., Sherman, D. K., Gruenewald, T. L., & Mann, T. (2005). Affirmation of personal values buffers neuroendocrine and psychological stress responses. Psychological science, 16(11), 846–851. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2005.01624.x

- Patterson, J. L., & Kelleher, P. (2005). Resilient School Leaders: Strategies for Turning Adversity into Achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED509031

- Steele, C.M. (1988). The psychology of self-affirmation: Sustaining the integrity of the self. In L. Berkowitz (Ed.), Advances in experimental social psychology: Vol. 21. Social psychological studies of the self: Perspectives and programs (pp. 261–302). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2601(08)60229-4

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. DM me on Instagram at @sarahlovecoaching or @takeactiontoolkit