How To Get Yourself To Do The Thing You’re Avoiding

The Liz Moody Podcast

Liz Moody

Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

We all have that one thing we're avoiding right now. Whether it's hitting the gym, starting that side hustle, or finally getting to bed at a reasonable hour—we keep putting it off even though we know it's exactly what we need to level up our lives. And trust me, I get it, Netflix and cozy blankets are calling my name too. But here's the really exciting thing—I sat down with the absolutely brilliant Kati Morton (she's THE expert on making hard things easier, with a master's from Pepperdine University and an incredible way of breaking down complex psychology into doable steps). We dove deep into why our brains resist change so much and, more importantly, how to actually get ourselves to do those big, scary things that lead to massive transformation. If you've ever felt stuck between knowing what you should do and actually doing it, this episode is going to be a game-changer. It's packed with those practical, science-backed strategies we love, but delivered in a way that feels like chatting with your smartest friend. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • The shocking truth about comfort zones (and why "self-care" might actually be holding you back) • Why waiting for motivation is literally the worst strategy - plus what actually works • How perfectionism is sneakily sabotaging you (and what to do about it) • The game-changing "overthinker to action-taker" framework • My favorite cookie-based courage-building hack (yes, really) • A 5-minute trick to completely transform your schedule Check out the FREE “21 Days To Change Your Life Plan” we made for our listeners at LizMoody.com/January. Check out the other episodes in our January Transformation series: • Your Trickiest Weight Loss Qs, Answered: Cravings, Hormone Issues, Plateaus, Workouts & More • Actually Upgrade Your Life This Year: Simple Shifts for Money, Health, & Happiness • Stanford Psychologist: Anyone Can Crave Exercise—Here's How • Why Manifestation Fails For So Many People—And The Exact Shift That Makes It Work For more from Kati Morton: • Website: https://katimorton.com/ • Book, Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy: https://amzn.to/4pO4MQg • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/katimorton Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: • Timeline: visit Timeline.com/Liz to claim my special offer. • Ourplace: go to FromOurPlace.com/LizMoody and use code LIZMOODY for 10% off sitewide. • NOCD: to learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to NOCD.com and book a free call. • Goodles: available nationwide at major grocery stores or visit www.Goodles.com. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 396. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I want to go to bed earlier, but at night I keep delaying going to sleep because that is my only me time.
0:05.7	Ooh, this is a good one.
0:07.1	I want to spend less time on my phone, but I reach for it automatically hundreds of times a day.
0:12.2	I want to make new friends or date more, but I'm scared of putting myself out there.
0:16.3	How do we know when something is a hard thing that we should do and when something is a hard
0:21.6	thing for a reason?
0:22.8	And that's a sign that we shouldn't be going after that thing.
0:25.2	Things you want to do, things you want to create, who you want to be.
0:28.1	Those are things that are towards your values.
0:29.8	Would you say that's one of the top reasons we're not achieving our goals or living
0:33.2	our dream lives?
0:34.4	We don't prioritize the things that are actually important to us.
0:37.4	Hi, I'm Katie
0:38.0	Morton. I'm a licensed therapist, and I've been creating content online since 2011, and I help
0:42.1	millions of people each and every day through my social media. Katie, why is it important for us to do
0:47.5	hard things? To prove to ourselves we can, builds confidence, builds self-worth, and allows us to grow and change and to become
0:55.5	amazing people.
0:56.7	What about somebody who is like, isn't it self-care to let myself be comfortable?
1:02.7	Ooh, yes and no. So we can't work on ourselves constantly. I know that we talk about it like
1:08.6	we can, but there is a time to enjoy the fruit of your
1:11.3	labor. Like, wow, I've really come so far. I should look back and I should reflect and be like,
1:15.0	yes, good job. However, comfort isn't always healthy. Like when we talk about relationships specifically,
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