If you ever swing between all-or-nothing — starting a plan, then burning out or abandoning it — you’re not lacking discipline. You’re caught in emotional patterns that no one ever taught you how to work with.
In today’s episode of Higher Standards, I introduce the STEADY Mind approach: a science-backed framework that helps you work with your emotions, not against them — so you can follow through on what matters to you without the constant fight.
You'll learn:
You'll leave with a new understanding of why past plans haven't worked (no matter how much you wanted them to) — and a clear next step to start building real follow-through today. Tap the link to listen and start working with your mind, not against it.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to why following through feels hard
04:10 - Why self-criticism, perfectionism, and procrastination are emotional regulation problems
08:20 - How the STEADY Mind approach was developed
10:50 - S: Soothe your system (building emotional steadiness first)
15:45 - T: Tend to your body (self-care for energy and presence)
18:30 - E: Engage your values (moving toward what matters)
22:10 - A: Approach your emotions (support, not suppression)
27:05 - D: Deepen your connections (receiving support, building trust)
31:20 - Y: Yes to your joy (why joy isn’t optional for sustainable success)
36:00 - Real-life shifts that happen when you work with your emotion systems
40:00 - A practical first step you can take today
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