Episode #63: Dropping Restrictive Rules

Summary

Back when I was studying for my board exams, I was obsessed with rules and creating a strict study schedule for myself. I thought, as long as I follow the rules perfectly, then I’ll pass. We envision this ideal future and hitting a goal, and we think the plan is what’s going to get us there. However, when it comes to following through, we can’t always stick to the plan. Can you relate?

As high achievers, we love rules. But can you feel the difference between following rules that are restrictive, versus following rules that create more of what you want? If you identify as a high achiever who is trying to reach your ideal weight in a way that feels sustainable, this is a super important distinction to make.

Tune in this week to discover why, if you’re trying to reach your ideal forever weight, you need to drop the restrictive rules. I’m sharing how restrictive rules actually make it harder for us to reach our goals, and I’m giving you a new strategy that will help you lose weight or achieve any goal with more ease and fun.

If you want to learn how to leverage imperfect moments and overcome the obstacles unique to high-achievers, you can still get the replay of my free webinar: How to Lose Weight for the High-Achiever’s Brain. This webinar will show you your high-achiever tendencies, why they’re delaying your results, and give you the tools you need to correct them. Click here to get it!

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

• How to see your high-achieving brain’s love for strict rules.
• Why it’s so difficult to follow the plans our high-achieving brains make.
• The emotions that come up as a result of the restrictive rules we make for ourselves.
• Why we try to use rules to change our behavior, and why it doesn’t work.
• An effective tool you can use to change your behavior, instead of using rules.
• How to catch yourself when you’re setting restrictive rules that are stopping you from achieving your goals sustainably.
• Why you always have a choice, and what it looks like to operate from choice.

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