215. The Fear That Keeps You Working at 9 PM (Even When You’re Exhausted)
Beyond Awareness: Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing · Samantha Hawley | Inspired by Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Marie Forleo, Hillary Kerr, Mel Robbins
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Show Notes
You tell yourself you’ll only check one thing. Fifteen minutes later, you’re still working.
It’s late, your body is tired, and you’re frustrated because you meant to stop.
Today, we slow the moment down and look at what actually keeps pulling you back to work - the “just in case,” the fear of what might happen if you stop, and the belief about your worth that’s tied to staying available.
Journaling Prompts
- What is one work behavior you know you should stop, but can’t make yourself stop?
- What do you think will happen if you stop doing this behavior? What’s the fear underneath it?
- What does this behavior give you? Or what would you lose if you stopped?
- What belief about your worth or value is tied to this behavior?
This belief is the root. It’s what keeps you working at 9 PM. It’s why turning notifications off feels uncomfortable. It’s why willpower, discipline, and tighter boundaries don’t actually solve the problem.
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