James Swanwick
James Swanwick
Why You’re Stuck in the ‘I’ll Start Tomorrow’ Loop - Victoria English
Why You’re Stuck in the ‘I’ll Start Tomorrow’ Loop - Victoria English
Why You’re Stuck in the ‘I’ll Start Tomorrow’ Loop - Victoria English
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Stuck in the 'I'll start tomorrow' loop? Learn why waiting for motivation to quit drinking doesn't work and how to take action now.
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Episode Overview
- Waiting for motivation keeps you stuck.
- Alcohol depletes dopamine, making change harder.
- Action creates motivation, not the other way around.
- Small steps build momentum and rewire your brain.
- Take action today rather than waiting for the perfect moment.
Motivation is a side effect of action, not a prerequisite for it
Ever find yourself stuck in the 'I'll start tomorrow' loop? Victoria English, head coach at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, unpacks why waiting for motivation to quit drinking is a never-ending cycle. In this episode, she explains how alcohol affects your brain's ability to change and why motivation is actually a byproduct of action, not the other way around.
Victoria shares personal anecdotes and scientific insights to help you understand that the perfect moment to quit will never come – you just have to start. She encourages you to take small steps today rather than waiting for a magical wave of motivation. By taking action, even tiny ones, you'll begin to build momentum and rewire your brain's reward pathways.
The episode is packed with practical advice on how to break free from the grip of alcohol and move towards a healthier, happier life. Ready to stop overthinking and start making progress? This episode is a must-listen for anyone tired of waiting for the right time to make a change.