Good Morning Reader,
I hope all is well and you are having a great Sunday. I happy to share the newest episode on the Mentium Podcast.
S2 EP46 | Why Change Is Hard (Even When You Want It)
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of The Mentium Podcast, I address a truth many people experience but rarely talk about: change feels hard even when you genuinely want it.
After deciding to act on your goals, values, or intentions, resistance often shows up — fatigue, inconsistency, doubt, and frustration. Many people interpret this as failure and quietly give up.
This episode reframes that struggle and offers a powerful message: difficulty is not a sign you’re failing — it’s a sign you’re in the process.
What You’ll Learn
- Why wanting change doesn’t make it easy
- The myth that “real change should feel natural”
- How comfort and familiarity pull us back
- Why falling off doesn’t mean you failed
- Why motivation is unreliable — and what works better
- How identity and structure support consistency
- Why change affects relationships, not just habits
- How to work with resistance instead of fighting it
Key Insights
- Struggle is part of transition, not proof of weakness
- Falling off is normal — staying off is the real issue
- Comfort has gravity, even when it’s unhealthy
- Consistency is about returning, not perfection
- Compassion keeps you in the process longer than pressure
Perfect For You If…
- You’ve tried to change and felt discouraged
- You feel inconsistent despite strong intentions
- You’re tired of self-blame
- You want to understand resistance instead of fighting it
- You want sustainable growth, not burnout
Reflection Prompt
Where in your life have you mistaken resistance for failure?
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