<p><strong>Unfinished Hikes</strong></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Abby Ilardi<strong>Series:</strong> Centered with Abby</p><p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>This episode looks at a pattern many of us know: the rush of a new idea, the long middle, and the quiet temptation to start over. I use the metaphor of “unfinished hikes” to explore how dopamine favors beginnings, how all-or-nothing thinking narrows our options, and why naming small finishes changes the experience of doing the work.</p><p><strong>What We Cover:</strong></p><p>The gap between vision and logistics—and how it feeds burnout</p><p>Dopamine’s role in anticipation vs. completion</p><p>All-or-nothing thinking as a common cognitive trap</p><p>“Unfinished hikes” as a metaphor for this pattern</p><p>Simple practices for making progress feel like it counts</p><p><strong>Join our Community and Support the Work:</strong></p><p>Join us on www.centeredwithabby.com.</p><p>Paid subscribers receive a short bonus exercise to help you bring the ideas from this podcast into practice. </p><p>Thanks for joining, and please consider sharing with a friend if you found this helpful.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Centered with Abby at <a href="https://www.centeredwithabby.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.centeredwithabby.com/subscribe</a>