Why You’re Stuck in the ‘I’ll Start Tomorrow’ Loop - Victoria EnglishWhy You’re Stuck in the ‘I’ll Start Tomorrow’ Loop - Victoria English
Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
You tell yourself you’ll start fresh tomorrow, but tomorrow keeps getting pushed to next week, next month, next year. The problem isn’t motivation, it’s waiting for the perfect moment that never comes. Here’s why you keep delaying change, how...
18:23•26 Mar 2025
Breaking Free from the 'I'll Start Tomorrow' Trap
Episode Overview
- Waiting for motivation keeps you stuck.
- Alcohol depletes dopamine, making change harder.
- Action creates motivation, not the other way around.
- Small steps build momentum and rewire your brain.
- Take action today rather than waiting for the perfect moment.
“Motivation is a side effect of action, not a prerequisite for it”
Ever find yourself stuck in the 'I'll start tomorrow' loop? Victoria English, head coach at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, unpacks why waiting for motivation to quit drinking is a never-ending cycle. In this episode, she explains how alcohol affects your brain's ability to change and why motivation is actually a byproduct of action, not the other way around.
Victoria shares personal anecdotes and scientific insights to help you understand that the perfect moment to quit will never come – you just have to start. She encourages you to take small steps today rather than waiting for a magical wave of motivation. By taking action, even tiny ones, you'll begin to build momentum and rewire your brain's reward pathways.
The episode is packed with practical advice on how to break free from the grip of alcohol and move towards a healthier, happier life. Ready to stop overthinking and start making progress? This episode is a must-listen for anyone tired of waiting for the right time to make a change.
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