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Sep 19
6m 15s

MV2 Your Anchor on a Hard Day

Weight Loss Mindset
About this episode

We all know that initial burst of motivation eventually fades. 

So what do you do on the hard days when you're tired, tempted, and asking yourself, "Why am I even doing this?" In this episode, we're giving you something far more powerful than motivation: an anchor. 

You'll learn how to find the one thing that will carry you through the toughest moments—your deep, personal "why" that keeps you grounded and moving forward, no matter how stormy the day gets.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why surface-level goals (like fitting into old jeans) will fail you, and how to connect with a deeper reason that has real, lasting power.
  • The simple question your brain asks during every hard choice and how having your "why" ready is the only answer that truly works to keep you on track.
  • A simple, 5-minute practice you can do tonight to uncover your personal anchor and make it a visible, powerful part of your daily life.
  • What to do if you feel like your reasons aren't "profound" enough (and why even the smallest, simplest reason is more than enough to begin).

Resources Mentioned

Your 5-Minute Anchor Practice:

All you need is a quiet moment and one of the following:

  • A piece of paper and a pen
  • The notes app on your phone

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