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The Running 2 Keep Up Podcast

Andrew Burns

The Audio Experience from the Running 2 Keep Up Blog. Everything you would expect- all the latest tips, tricks and best practices to help you improve your productivity, limit the impact of procrastination in your world and to help you build new and useful habits into your life.

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S2 · E18
April 2 · 4 min
How to Build Confidence with Small Wins (Start Before You Feel Ready)
If you’ve ever felt like you need more confidence before you can take action, this episode will challenge that completely. Because the truth is: confidence doesn’t come before action. It comes from it. In this episode, we explore how to build confidence with small wins, and why waiting to feel ready is often the very thing keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever found yourself: hesitating before starting something important overthinking instead of taking action waiting for the “right moment” that never comes then this will likely feel very familiar. You’ll learn: why confidence is not the starting point what’s actually happening when you feel “not ready” how small wins create real, lasting confidence and how to take action even when you don’t feel capable This isn’t about forcing yourself to do more. It’s about understanding how your brain responds to pressure, uncertainty, and effort, and using that to your advantage. Because once you stop waiting to feel confident, you can start building it. If this resonates and you want a structured way to apply it: 👉 The Momentum Reset Method A simple approach to help you: reduce resistance start more easily and build momentum without relying on motivation If this topic landed for you, the next step is understanding how momentum actually builds over time: 👉 How to Build Momentum (Even When You Feel Stuck) confidence, small wins, procrastination, taking action, self doubt, productivity psychology, overwhelm, momentum, behaviour change
S2 · E17
March 27 · 5 min
How to Build Momentum (Even When You Feel Stuck)
If you feel stuck — like you know what you should be doing, but just can’t seem to get started — this episode is for you. Because most people think momentum comes from motivation. You get motivated… you take action… and momentum follows. But in reality, it works the other way around. And if you’re waiting to feel ready before you start, you might be waiting longer than you realise. In this episode, we break down: why momentum doesn’t come from motivation what’s actually happening when you feel “stuck” why pushing harder tends to make things worse and how to start building momentum again — even when you don’t feel like it This isn’t about discipline or forcing yourself to act. It’s about making things easier to start — and easier to return to. Because that’s where real momentum comes from. Instead of asking: “How do I get myself to do this?” Try asking: “What would make this easier to start right now?” That small change can make a bigger difference than trying to push through resistance. If this resonates, and you want a structured way to apply this in your own work… I’ve put together something called The Momentum Reset Method. It’s designed to help you: reduce overwhelm make tasks feel manageable and build momentum in a way that actually holds up over time You can find more about it here: 👉 https://running2keepup.co.uk
S2 · E16
March 27 · 5 min
Why Every Productivity System Eventually Fails (And What to Do Instead)
At some point, almost everyone has this experience. You find a productivity system that finally seems to work. You feel organised, clear, in control. And then — a few weeks later — it quietly stops working. You fall off it, it starts to feel heavy, or it just loses its effect entirely. If that keeps happening to you, this episode explains exactly why. Most productivity systems are built around planning, tracking, and organising. And those things can be useful. But they all share one critical assumption — that you’ll show up to use them in the same state every day. Same energy, same clarity, same capacity. And that assumption is precisely why every system eventually breaks. In this episode I break down the three specific reasons productivity systems fail, why the problem is never a lack of discipline, and what to replace the plan-execute-repeat model with so that you can keep moving regardless of what state you’re in. The three reasons covered in this episode: Systems assume consistency — they’re built for a version of you that shows up the same way every day Systems create pressure — falling behind the system adds a layer of failure on top of the original task Systems don’t adapt — your situation changes, but the system stays fixed, and you end up blaming yourselfThe shift this episode builds toward is moving from plan-execute-repeat to notice-adjust-continue. Instead of asking what system to follow, you ask what state you’re in — and adjust the task to match.If you’ve cycled through productivity systems more times than you can count, this episode is for you. The Momentum Reset Method — built around state, not rigid systems: https://running2keepup.co.uk
S2 · E15
March 25 · 5 min
How to Stop Self Doubt and Take Action (Confidence Comes Later)
If you feel like you can't take action because you don't feel confident enough, this episode is going to reframe the problem entirely. Most people wait to feel ready before they start. But the moment you wait for confidence, you've already created the condition that prevents it. Because confidence doesn't come first. It comes from evidence — from your brain seeing that you started, you handled it, and it wasn't as bad as you feared. And you can't build that evidence without moving. In this episode I break down why self-doubt isn't random, what it's actually trying to protect you from, and the three practical steps that make starting feel safe enough to do right now — without needing confidence to arrive first. The three steps covered in this episode: Lower the entry point — make the action small enough that your brain is willing to engage with it Remove the pressure — strip away what the task represents so the action becomes neutral rather than a test Create quick feedback — shorten the gap between action and evidence so the brain starts building new data fast There's also a second trap this episode addresses — the one that brings self-doubt straight back even after you've successfully started. Most people scale intensity too quickly after an initial win, which reintroduces the pressure that made starting feel risky in the first place. The episode explains why scaling consistency rather than intensity is what actually allows confidence to accumulate over time. The closing reframe is the one worth sitting with: confidence doesn't create action. Action creates confidence. If you've been waiting to feel ready before you start something that matters to you, this episode is for you. The Momentum Reset Method — a structured way to lower the pressure, make things startable, and build confidence through action rather than before it: https://running2keepup.co.uk
S2 · E14
March 24 · 5 min
The 6 Root Causes of Procrastination (And Why Fixing One Isn’t Enough)
If you've ever tried to fix procrastination — better habits, more discipline, a new system — and it worked for a while before the problem came back, this episode explains exactly why. Procrastination isn't caused by one thing. It's rarely just laziness, or distraction, or a lack of motivation. It's usually multiple forces acting at the same time. And most advice only addresses one of them — which is why fixing one piece never seems to hold. In this episode I break down the six root causes of procrastination, why they stack on top of each other, and why identifying which one is active right now changes everything about how you respond to it. The six root causes covered in this episode: Overwhelm — when the brain can't find a safe starting point Pressure — when the task becomes a risk rather than an action Uncertainty — when the brain stalls because the next step isn't defined Low energy — when what looks like procrastination is actually your system trying to recover Lack of reward — when the brain chooses easy wins over difficult progress Broken self-trust — the root cause most people miss entirely These don't show up one at a time. They stack. Which is why trying to fix one piece while five others are still active never holds for long. Once you understand which root cause is active, you stop asking "how do I stop procrastinating?" and start asking "what condition needs to change right now?" — and that question leads to answers you can actually use. If you've ever felt like you're fighting procrastination on repeat, this episode is for you. The Momentum Reset Method — the complete system for addressing all six root causes: https://running2keepup.co.uk
S2 · E13
March 24 · 6 min
Why Your Brain Freezes When You Have Too Much to Do
If you've ever looked at your to-do list and felt your mind go completely blank — if you've sat down to work and suddenly found yourself unable to think, start, or choose — this episode explains exactly what is happening and why pushing harder makes it worse. That frozen feeling isn't laziness. It isn't a lack of intelligence or motivation. It's a capacity overload response — a stress-driven shutdown that occurs when your brain is presented with more demands than its working memory can safely process. Understanding why your brain freezes is the first step to actually getting out of it. This episode covers the full picture: what the freeze response actually is neurologically, why having too much to do collapses the brain's ability to think clearly, and why the most common advice — "just pick one thing," "stop overthinking," "push through it" — so often makes the freeze deepen rather than lift. The key topics covered in this episode include: What the freeze response actually is — a stress-driven containment mode, not a character flaw Why too much to do collapses thinking — how working memory overload breaks prioritisation and sequencing The role of cognitive load — why unfinished decisions and vague commitments are as draining as active tasks Why freeze looks like procrastination from the outside — and why it isn't Why effort-based advice backfires under overload — and what to do instead The unfreeze sequence — a five-step nervous-system-aware reset for when freeze hits Why freeze hits capable, high-caring people most — and why that's not a weakness Why motivation doesn't fix freeze — and what actually does How to prevent freeze before it builds The closing reframe is worth sitting with: when your brain freezes, it isn't failing. It's overwhelmed. And overwhelmed systems don't need pressure. They need relief. If you've been frustrated with yourself for freezing up, this episode is for you. The Momentum Reset Method — a structured way to reduce cognitive load and make it safe to think again: https://running2keepup.co.uk
S2 · E12
February 10 · 6 min
How Cognitive Load Destroys Focus
If focusing feels harder than it should — even when you care — the problem probably isn’t distraction. It’s cognitive load. Cognitive load is the total amount your brain is carrying at any given time: unfinished tasks, unresolved decisions, emotional weight, and things you’re trying not to forget. When that load exceeds capacity, focus is the first thing to disappear. In this episode, we explore what cognitive load really is, why it quietly destroys focus before you even notice, and why trying harder only makes the problem worse. You’ll learn why motivation often stays intact while attention collapses, how open loops drain mental energy in the background, and what actually restores clarity without forcing concentration. This isn’t an episode about productivity hacks or better time management. It’s about capacity — and how reducing what your brain is carrying allows focus to return naturally. This episode is part of the Momentum Reset Method, a framework for rebuilding progress without burnout or self-pressure.
February 9 · 7 min
The Difference Between Being Busy and Being Overloaded
You can be busy all day and still feel completely stuck. That doesn’t mean you’re unfocused, unmotivated, or doing something wrong. It often means you’re overloaded, not just busy. In this episode, we explore the critical difference between being busy and being overloaded — and why confusing the two quietly destroys clarity, focus, and momentum. You’ll learn how cognitive load builds without you noticing, why overload makes everything feel urgent, and why doing more is often the fastest way to feel worse. This isn’t an episode about productivity hacks or time management. It’s about capacity — how much your brain is being asked to carry — and why reducing load restores clarity faster than motivation ever could. This episode is part of the Momentum Reset Method, a framework for rebuilding progress without force or burnout.
S2 · E11
February 6 · 7 min
Why Everything Feels Urgent (And Nothing Gets Done)
If everything in your day feels urgent — but nothing important ever seems to move forward — this episode will explain why. That constant pressure to react, respond, and keep up isn’t a motivation problem. It’s what happens when cognitive load overwhelms your ability to prioritise. In this episode, we explore why urgency takes over when your brain is overloaded, how decision fatigue and open loops quietly create pressure, and why reacting feels productive even when it isn’t. You’ll learn why “just prioritise better” advice fails under stress, and how to treat urgency as information instead of instruction. This isn’t about time management or productivity hacks. It’s about understanding how your brain behaves under pressure — and how clarity and momentum return when capacity is respected. This episode is part of the Momentum Reset Method, a framework for rebuilding progress without force or burnout.
S2 · E10
February 5 · 5 min
Overwhelm Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Signal
Overwhelm isn’t a sign that you’re failing. It’s not a lack of discipline, organisation, or capability. Overwhelm is a signal — one that shows up when your system is carrying more than it can safely hold. In this episode, we explore what overwhelm actually is, why trying to push through it often makes everything worse, and how listening to it restores clarity instead of costing it. You’ll learn why overwhelm appears before procrastination and shutdown, how cognitive load quietly builds without you noticing, and why reducing what you’re carrying matters more than trying harder. This isn’t an episode about productivity hacks or doing more. It’s about capacity, safety, and understanding how momentum really works. If everything feels urgent but nothing seems to move forward, this episode offers a different starting point. Not force. Understanding. 🧭 WANT A CALMER WAY TO APPLY THIS? If this video resonated, the Momentum Reset Method shows you how to: reduce cognitive load respond to overwhelm before shutdown rebuild momentum without force or burnout 👉 Learn more here
S2 · E8
January 28 · 7 min
The Emotional Cost of Calling Yourself Lazy
If procrastination keeps showing up in your life, there’s a word you’ve probably been using to explain it: Lazy. And that one word might be doing more damage than anything else. In this episode, I unpack the hidden emotional cost of calling yourself lazy — why that label quietly trains resistance, escalates pressure, and makes starting feel even harder next time. You’ll hear why procrastination isn’t a discipline problem, a motivation problem, or a character flaw — and what’s actually happening in your nervous system when something matters but starting feels unsafe. More importantly, this episode reframes procrastination — not as laziness or self-sabotage, but as a protection response to emotional weight, pressure, and perceived threat. This conversation is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a calm, practical way of reducing internal pressure and rebuilding momentum by working with your nervous system instead of fighting it. In this episode, we cover: Why calling yourself lazy quietly trains resistance The hidden emotional cost of identity labels Why procrastination isn’t a discipline problem What’s actually happening in your nervous system Why shame escalates pressure Why trying harder backfires How identity shapes momentum The protection response behind procrastination A gentler way to restart momentum If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. And overloaded systems don’t respond to force. They respond to safety. This episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Why “Just Start” Advice Makes Procrastination Worse Why Procrastination Shows Up Around Important Work The Guilt Loop That Keeps You Stuck Why You Can Be Motivated and Still Procrastinate Procrastination vs Avoidance: What’s the Difference? Each explores a different layer of the same underlying pattern. Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding.
S2 · E7
January 27 · 6 min
Procrastination vs Avoidance: What’s the Difference?
Procrastination and avoidance aren’t the same thing. But most advice treats them as if they are. And that confusion is one of the main reasons trying harder keeps making things worse. In this episode, I unpack the real difference between procrastination and avoidance — and why treating procrastination like avoidance quietly trains resistance instead of resolving it. You’ll hear why you don’t procrastinate on meaningless work, why important tasks feel heavier to start, and what’s actually happening in your nervous system when starting feels unsafe. More importantly, this episode reframes procrastination — not as laziness, lack of discipline, or self-sabotage — but as a protection response to pressure, emotional weight, and perceived threat. This conversation is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a practical way of reducing internal pressure and rebuilding momentum by working with your nervous system instead of fighting it. In this episode, we cover: The real difference between procrastination and avoidance Why confusing them creates the wrong solution Why you don’t procrastinate on meaningless work Why important work triggers resistance What’s actually happening in your brain when pressure rises Why trying harder backfires Why procrastination is protection, not laziness How to make starting feel safe again A calm reset process to rebuild momentum If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. And overloaded systems don’t respond to force. They respond to safety. This episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Why “Just Start” Advice Makes Procrastination Worse Why Procrastination Shows Up Around Important Work The Guilt Loop That Keeps You Stuck Why You Can Be Motivated and Still Procrastinate Each explores a different layer of the same underlying pattern. Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding.
S2 · E6
January 25 · 6 min
Why You Can Be Motivated and Still Procrastinate
You can care deeply. You can want something badly. You can be motivated. And still… procrastinate on it. That contradiction alone should tell you something important. Because procrastination isn’t happening because you don’t want it badly enough. It’s happening for a completely different reason. In this episode, I unpack why motivation doesn’t actually solve procrastination, what’s really happening in your brain when something matters to you, and why caring more often makes starting feel harder, not easier. You’ll hear why your nervous system doesn’t register importance as opportunity — it registers it as risk — and how pressure quietly transforms motivation into a threat response. More importantly, this episode offers a calmer way to understand procrastination — not as laziness or lack of discipline, but as a nervous-system response to emotional weight, uncertainty, and identity pressure. This conversation is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a practical way of reducing internal pressure and rebuilding momentum by working with your system instead of fighting it. In this episode, we cover: Why you can be motivated and still procrastinate Why caring more often makes starting harder What’s actually happening in your brain when stakes rise The motivation–pressure paradox Why “just try harder” advice backfires Why procrastination is resistance to pressure, not laziness How to make starting feel safe again A calm reset process to rebuild momentum If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. And overloaded systems don’t respond to force. They respond to safety. This episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Why “Just Start” Advice Makes Procrastination Worse Why Procrastination Shows Up Around Important Work The Guilt Loop That Keeps You Stuck Each explores a different layer of the same underlying pattern. Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding.
S2 · E5
January 24 · 6 min
The Guilt Loop That Keeps You Stuck
Guilt doesn’t make you productive. It makes you stuck. Most people think guilt is what finally gets them moving — that if they feel bad enough, they’ll finally do the thing. But guilt isn’t a motivator. It’s the thing quietly training your brain to avoid work. In this episode, I unpack why shaming yourself into action backfires, what guilt is actually doing to your nervous system, and how the guilt–pressure–avoidance loop quietly conditions procrastination. You’ll hear why guilt sometimes feels like it works, why trying harder only makes resistance worse, and why your brain doesn’t register guilt as motivation — it registers it as danger. More importantly, this episode offers a calmer way to understand procrastination — not as laziness or lack of discipline, but as a nervous-system response to pressure and self-attack. This conversation is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a practical way of reducing internal pressure and rebuilding momentum by working with your system instead of fighting it. In this episode, we cover: Why guilt backfires as a motivator What guilt actually does to your brain The guilt–pressure–avoidance loop (step by step) Why trying harder makes procrastination worse Why guilt trains avoidance, not discipline How to interrupt the guilt loop safely How to rebuild momentum without self-attack or burnout If guilt has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. And overloaded systems don’t respond to pressure. They respond to safety. This episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Why “Just Start” Advice Makes Procrastination Worse Why Procrastination Shows Up Around Important Work Each explores a different layer of the same underlying pattern. Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding
S2 · E4
January 23 · 7 min
Why Procrastination Shows Up Around Important Work
If procrastination were about not caring, you’d procrastinate most on things that don’t matter. But you don’t. You procrastinate most on the things that matter most. The meaningful project. The important email. The work tied to your future or your identity. That pattern alone should tell you something important. In this episode, I explore why importance actually increases procrastination — and what’s happening in your brain when the stakes rise. We’ll look at how pressure, expectations, and emotional weight transform meaningful work into a perceived threat, why your nervous system shifts into protection mode, and why trying harder only makes avoidance stronger. More importantly, you’ll hear a calmer way to understand procrastination — not as laziness or lack of discipline, but as a nervous-system response to pressure and emotional exposure. This episode is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a practical way of reducing internal pressure and rebuilding momentum by working with your system instead of fighting it. In this episode, we cover: Why procrastination shows up around important work Why importance increases pressure instead of motivation What your brain does when the stakes rise The three hidden threats behind meaningful tasks Why trying harder makes procrastination worse Why procrastination is resistance to pressure, not laziness How to make starting feel safe again If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You don’t procrastinate because you don’t care. You procrastinate because you care. Importance creates pressure. Pressure creates protection. Protection blocks starting. This episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Why “Just Start” Advice Makes Procrastination Worse Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding.
S2 · E3
January 22 · 6 min
Why “Just Start” Advice Makes Procrastination Worse
Everyone tells you to “just start.” Open the document. Write one sentence. Do five minutes. It sounds sensible. It feels practical. And occasionally, it even works. So when it doesn’t — when you keep procrastinating anyway — the conclusion tends to be personal. I must be lazy. Undisciplined. Broken in some subtle way. But there’s a quieter, more uncomfortable possibility: What if the advice is wrong? In this episode, I explore why “just start” advice backfires for overwhelmed brains — and what’s actually happening in your nervous system when starting feels impossible. We’ll look at why forcing action trains avoidance instead of discipline, how pressure and emotional load change your brain’s ability to initiate, and why procrastination isn’t resistance to work at all — it’s resistance to pressure. More importantly, you’ll hear a calmer way to understand procrastination — one that reduces shame, lowers internal pressure, and makes momentum possible again. This episode is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a practical way of rebuilding momentum by working with your system instead of trying to overpower it. Why “just start” advice keeps failing What your brain is actually responding to under pressure Why forcing action makes procrastination worse The hidden assumption behind most productivity advice Why starting only works when starting feels safe A gentler way to reduce resistance and rebuild momentum If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re overloaded. And overloaded systems don’t respond to force. They respond to safety. If you’d like to go deeper, this episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding. In this episode, we cover: Why “just start” advice keeps failing What your brain is actually responding to under pressure Why forcing action makes procrastination worse The hidden assumption behind most productivity advice Why starting only works when starting feels safe A gentler way to reduce resistance and rebuild momentum If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated or broken, let this land: You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re overloaded. And overloaded systems don’t respond to force. They respond to safety. If you’d like to go deeper, this episode sits alongside: Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection Sometimes progress doesn’t begin with action. It begins with understanding.
S2 · E3
January 21 · 5 min
Procrastination Isn’t Laziness — It’s Protection
If you’ve been calling yourself lazy because you keep procrastinating, pause. Procrastination isn’t indifference. It isn’t a lack of discipline. And it isn’t a character flaw. In this episode, I explore why procrastination is often a protective response, not laziness — and what’s actually happening in your nervous system when starting feels unsafe. We’ll look at why avoidance often shows up around meaningful work, how self-criticism quietly strengthens procrastination, and why trying to push through resistance usually makes it worse. More importantly, you’ll hear a calmer way to understand procrastination — one that reduces shame, lowers pressure, and makes momentum possible again. This episode is part of a wider framework I call the Momentum Reset Method — a practical approach to rebuilding momentum by working with your system rather than fighting it. In this episode, we cover: Why procrastination hurts more than laziness ever would How avoidance can be a form of self-protection The role your nervous system plays in starting Why calling yourself lazy increases resistance A better question to ask when you’re stuck If procrastination has been making you feel frustrated, ashamed, or stuck, this episode will help you see it differently — and respond to it with far more clarity and compassion. You’re not lazy. You’re protecting yourself. And once you understand that, everything changes.
S2 · E2
January 20 · 6 min
Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care
The things you procrastinate on most usually aren’t the things you don’t care about. They’re the things that matter. In this episode, I break down why procrastination often shows up because you care — not because you’re lazy or unmotivated — and what’s actually happening in your brain when starting feels impossible. You’ll learn why guilt and pressure make procrastination worse, why “just start” advice often backfires, and how procrastination is often a protective response to emotional load and uncertainty. More importantly, you’ll hear a calmer, more realistic way to interrupt the procrastination cycle without forcing yourself or escalating pressure. This conversation is based on the Momentum Reset Method — a practical framework designed to help you reduce overwhelm, make starting feel safe again, and rebuild momentum in a way that actually lasts. Why procrastination shows up around important work Why procrastination isn’t laziness — it’s protection The guilt loop that keeps you stuck What stress does to focus and decision-making Why trying harder doesn’t work How to reduce pressure so action becomes possible again If you’ve ever thought: “Why can’t I start when this matters so much?” “I know what to do, but I can’t make myself do it.” “I must just be lazy or broken.” This episode will help you see procrastination differently — and respond to it with far more clarity and compassion. In this episode, we explore: Why procrastination shows up around important work Why procrastination isn’t laziness — it’s protection The guilt loop that keeps you stuck What stress does to focus and decision-making Why trying harder doesn’t work How to reduce pressure so action becomes possible again If you’ve ever thought: “Why can’t I start when this matters so much?” “I know what to do, but I can’t make myself do it.” “I must just be lazy or broken.” This episode will help you see procrastination differently — and respond to it with far more clarity and compassion.
S2 · E1
January 8 · 5 min
Why You’re Not Lazy — You’re Overwhelmed (And What Actually Works)
If you’ve been telling yourself you’re lazy, unmotivated, or “bad at productivity,” this episode is for you. In this conversation, I unpack why procrastination isn’t a character flaw — it’s a stress response. When overwhelm builds, your brain shifts into protection mode, making focus, clarity, and action feel impossible… no matter how hard you try. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your nervous system, why traditional productivity advice fails under pressure, and how to rebuild momentum without forcing motivation or burning out. I’ll also introduce the Momentum Reset Method — a practical, neuroscience-informed approach to calming internal pressure and taking action safely and repeatably. This episode is especially for entrepreneurs, creators, and high-performers who care deeply about their work but feel stuck, behind, or exhausted. You’re not lazy. You’re overwhelmed — and that means this can change.
S1 · E16
Feb 1, 2022 · 27 min
Running 2 Keep Up - Ep16 - How to Make "The Power of Habit" Your Own
Ever wondered how to build new habits into your world? Or how to re-engineer a bad habit? Andrew Burns walks you through a MicroSummary of Charles Duhigg's seminal book "The Power of Habit" and shows you how to apply the core ideas to your everyday life and work. Join the Implementation Edge Free Three program at https://readitforme.running2keepup.com Access the full transcript and MP3 version of this video for free at https://blog.running2keepup.com/post/how-to-make-the-power-of-habit-your-own Checkout all the tools your online business needs at Groove.cm https://go.adventuresin.marketing/groove Every week in the Implementation Edge Book Club we give you free access to three 12-15 minute animated summaries of some of the best personal development books out there. But how do you apply those ideas to your world, to your goals, to your challenges? Every week Andrew Burns, founder of Running2KeepUp.com and the Implementation Book Club takes one book and breaks it down for you. This week it is Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit... #PersonalDevelopment #BookSummary #ThePowerOfHabit #HabitFormation #ActionPlan

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