On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about something we all bump up against:

👉 Showing up “even when you don’t feel like it.”

This episode was born out of a totally “meh” start to my morning.

I woke up feeling unmotivated, a little bit whiny, and definitely not in the mood to pick up heavy things in my basement -or- to hit the record button for this podcast.

But here’s what I did instead of bullshitting and bailing on myself:

- I went downstairs and did my strength training anyway. (with minimal whining) 😆

- I kept my word to myself, even though my attitude wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.

- I used that same inner muscle to sit my ass down and record this episode for you.

In the show, I get into:

• The ol’ slippery slope of “just this once” excuses

• Why self-discipline isn’t a form of punishment, it’s about self-respect

• How keeping your word to yourself builds self-trust, momentum, and identity

• The difference between truly needing rest vs. just not feeling like it right now

• How showing up for yourself helps you to show up better for others

So, if you’ve ever:

- Skipped a workout, a project, or a promise because you simply “weren’t in the mood”

- Found yourself sliding into half-assing your job, your art, or your commitments

- Wanted to feel like someone who can trust themselves to be the kind of person who follows through…

Then this sucker is especially for you! ❤️

KAREN KENNEY BIO:

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.

She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.

Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources.

KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it to others in 2015.

She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer.

She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.

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