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In this episode, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, discusses how to go from procrastination to action using the power of tiny experiments. Most advice about self-improvement assumes you know where you’re going, but what if you don’t? Anne-Laure suggests that’s not a flaw, it’s actually the starting point. Her new book, Tiny Experiments, offers a way to explore change without chasing outcomes. In our conversation, we talk about curiosity as a guide, how to stay engaged in uncertainty, and what it means to choose persistence.For the first time in over three years, I’ve got a couple open spots in my coaching practice. If you’re a thoughtful business owner, creator, or leader feeling stuck in scattered progress or simmering self-doubt, this might be the right moment. Through my <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/align" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aligned Progress Method</a>, I help people move toward real momentum with clarity, focus, and trust in themselves. If that speaks to where you are, you can learn more at <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/align" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oneyoufeed.net/align</a>.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Importance of curiosity and exploration in personal growth</li><li>Conducting small experiments to challenge the status quo</li><li>Embracing uncertainty and learning from emotions</li><li>Distinction between passive and active acceptance of challenges</li><li>The concept of “field notes” for self-reflection and observation</li><li>Understanding and labeling emotions to reduce anxiety</li><li>Addressing procrastination through curiosity and exploration</li><li>The iterative process of growth loops and adjusting one’s trajectory</li><li>The significance of taking actionable steps in the present</li><li>Developing mini protocols or “pacts” for personal experimentation</li></ul> If you enjoyed this conversation with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, check out these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/the-power-of-visualization-to-achieve-your-goals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Power of Visualization to Achieve Your Goals with Emily Balcetis</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/why-we-stop-noticing-what-matters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why We Stop Noticing What Matters and How to Feel Alive Again with Tali Sharot</a>For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/escape-the-goal-trap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> click here</a>!Connect with the show:<ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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Escape the Goal Trap: Embrace Curiosity and Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

In this episode, Taylor Jacobson discusses the hidden cause of procrastination and how to finally move forward in your life. He explores how transformation rarely feels graceful, how repressed emotions shape our behavior, and what it takes to live a life true to your inner compass. It’s a vulnerable, grounded conversation about fear, reinvention, and creating space for what you actually want to give to the world.For the first time in over three years, I’ve got a couple open spots in my coaching practice. If you’re a thoughtful business owner, creator, or leader feeling stuck in scattered progress or simmering self-doubt, this might be the right moment. Through my <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/align" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aligned Progress Method</a>, I help people move toward real momentum with clarity, focus, and trust in themselves. If that speaks to where you are, you can learn more at <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/align" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oneyoufeed.net/align</a>.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Importance of experiencing and releasing emotions for personal growth</li><li>The concept of safety in productivity and its impact on focus</li><li>Overview of Focusmate as a solution for procrastination and accountability</li><li>The role of community support in overcoming distractions and enhancing productivity</li><li>The significance of vulnerability in seeking help and building connections</li><li>The principles of behavior change, including commitment and accountability</li><li>The relationship between emotional well-being and productivity</li><li>The challenges of transformation and the necessity of aligning with one’s true self</li><li>The exploration of intuition and discernment in navigating emotions and decision-making</li></ul> If you enjoyed this conversation with Taylor Jacobson, check out these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-overcome-procrastination/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Overcome Procrastination with Tim Pychyl</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/david-kadavy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Kadavy on Getting Started</a>For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/the-hidden-cause-of-procrastination/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> click here</a>!Connect with the show:<ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Hidden Cause of Procrastination and How to Finally Move Forward with Taylor Jacobson

In this episode, Sarah Gormley discusses the quiet pain of self-loathing and finding the courage to face it. Sarah had it all – a thriving corporate career, success, and admiration. But beneath was a quiet, relentless self-loathing she couldn’t shake. In her memoir, The Order of Things, Sarah shares the profound turning point at 40 when she finally asked, is this how it’s going to feel forever? She unpacks why therapy isn’t linear, how grief can deepen gratitude, and the freedom that comes when we stop performing and start genuinely living.Feeling stuck? It could be one of the six saboteurs of self-control—things like autopilot, self-doubt, or emotional escapism. But here’s the good news: you can outsmart them. Download the free Six Saboteurs of Self-Control ebook now at <a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/ebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oneyoufeed.net/ebook</a> and start taking back control today!Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance</li><li>Importance of mental health and therapy</li><li>Struggles with self-loathing and emotional challenges</li><li>Impact of grief on personal growth and gratitude</li><li>Relationship dynamics and self-worth</li><li>Caregiving experiences and their emotional complexities</li><li>Navigating grief while supporting others</li><li>The role of compassion in healing</li><li>Tools for managing negative self-talk and thought patterns</li><li>The interplay of environment, genetics, and personal agency in shaping identity</li></ul> If you enjoyed this conversation with Sarah Gormley, check out these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Tame Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz Gazipura</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-practice-self-compassion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Practice Self Compassion with Dr. Shauna Shapiro</a>For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/the-quiet-pain-of-self-loathing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> click here</a>!Connect with the show:<ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Quiet Pain of Self-Loathing and Finding the Courage to Face It with Sarah Gormley

In this episode, Tali Sharot explains why we stop noticing what matters and how to start feeling alive again. She describes what habituation is and how our minds normalize what once moved us. Tali also explores ways that we can reawaken joy, purpose, and even moral clarity. It’s an eye-opening look at the subtle ways we lose and then can reclaim our aliveness.Feeling stuck? It could be one of the six saboteurs of self-control—things like autopilot, self-doubt, or emotional escapism. But here’s the good news: you can outsmart them. Download the free Six Saboteurs of Self-Control ebook now at <a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/ebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oneyoufeed.net/ebook</a> and start taking back control today!Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Concept of habituation and its effects on emotional responses</li><li>Importance of noticing the extraordinary in everyday life</li><li>Strategies for counteracting habituation, such as taking breaks and diversifying experiences</li><li>Relationship between habituation and creativity</li><li>Impact of social media on emotional well-being and habituation</li><li>Exploration of habits and addiction, particularly in relation to social media</li><li>Discussion on the nature of lying and habituation to dishonesty</li><li>The balance between exploration and exploitation in personal experiences</li><li>The complexities of human emotions and expectations, particularly regarding women’s rights and happiness</li><li>Encouragement to experiment with life choices to enhance well-being and fulfillment</li></ul>If you enjoyed this conversation with Tali Sharot, check out these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-stop-losing-your-mind/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Stop Losing Your Mind (Literally): The Surprising Science of Attention with Amishi Jha</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-create-elastic-habits-that-adapt-to-your-day/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Create Elastic Habits that Adapt to Your Day with Stephen Guise</a>For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/why-we-stop-noticing-what-matters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> click here</a>!Connect with the show:<ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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