70. Busy Isn’t a Badge: How to Stay Sturdy When Life Gets Full

You don’t need more discipline — you need better entry points. In this episode, we talk about what it means to stay sturdy when life gets full — and why lowering the barrier to entry matters more than chasing perfect consistency. You’ll learn how to work with your capacity instead of against it, how “busy” became a badge of honor, and how to use the minimum effective dose to keep your goals alive when energy is low. We’ll cover: Why frequency builds more success than perfection ever could How to lower the barrier to entry so showing up feels doable, not daunting The difference between full seasons and busy ones — and how to know which you’re in How to find the minimum effective dose for workouts, habits, and recovery Real strategies for staying grounded when motivation disappears References: Bellezza, S., Paharia, N., & Keinan, A. (2017). Conspicuous consumption of time: When busyness and lack of leisure time become a status symbol. J. of Consumer Research. Lally, P., et al. (2010). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. Kaushal, N., & Rhodes, R. (2015). Exercise habit formation and its impact on physical activity maintenance. Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation intentions: Strong effects of simple plans. Wood, W., & Neal, D. T. (2007). A new look at habits and the habit-goal interface. Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits. Send Us A Message! So, hit subscribe and we'll chat on Friday. Join the Sturdy Girl community on Instagram HERE. Connect with Jess HERE. Stay Sturdy, friends.