#143-Why Motivation Isn't Enough | How Small Steps Create Lasting Change

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Body Wisdom Challenge

This week, I want you to stop waiting until you feel motivated, have more time, or have everything figured out.

Instead, ask yourself:

What is the smallest possible step I can take today toward something that matters to me?

Not the biggest step.

Not the perfect step.

Just one small action that feels realistic for where you are right now.

Maybe you:

❤️ Put on your walking shoes and step outside
❤️ Move your body for just 30 seconds
❤️ Do one push-up or a few squats
❤️ Write one sentence in your journal
❤️ Spend five minutes working toward a personal goal
❤️ Reach out to someone who can support or encourage you
❤️ Take a few minutes for yourself without feeling guilty
❤️ Make one small promise to yourself and follow through

And here's the important part:

Do it again tomorrow.

Robyn reminds us that consistency builds self-trust. Every time you follow through on a small promise, you begin showing yourself that you are capable of change.

Remember:

Forward is a pace. And every small step counts.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How Robyn went from running just 30 seconds at age 47 to completing seven marathons, including all six World Marathon Majors
• Why motivation isn't always reliable and why waiting to feel motivated can keep you stuck
• The connection between taking action, building confidence, and developing self-trust
• Why starting smaller than you think you need to can make lasting change more achievable
• How small, consistent actions can eventually become part of your identity
• Why it's never too late to try something new or reinvent yourself in midlife
• Robyn's experience navigating perimenopause and the challenges women face when their energy and bodies begin changing

Key Takeaways

• You don't have to feel motivated to take action. Motivation comes and goes. Robyn explains that small, consistent behaviors can help you make progress even on days when you don't feel inspired or ready.
• Confidence often comes after action, not before it. Every time you follow through on a small promise to yourself, you have an opportunity to build confidence and trust in your ability to keep going.
• Start smaller than you think you need to. Robyn began with just 30 seconds of running. Whether your goal involves movement, nutrition, writing, or personal growth, even the smallest action can be a meaningful starting point.
• It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Robyn didn't begin running until age 47. Her story is a reminder that age doesn't have to determine what you're capable of learning, trying, or accomplishing.
• Taking care of yourself isn't selfish. Robyn shares the emotional challenges of caregiving and why making time for your own well-being can help you continue showing up for the people who depend on you.

Connect with Robyn Godfrey:

Robyn Godfrey is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and certified running coach whose personal journey demonstrates the power of starting small and continuing to move forward.

After spending much of her career in corporate sales, Robyn began running at age 47 with just 30 seconds on a treadmill. That decision eventually led her to complete seven marathons, including all six World Marathon Majors.

Today, Robyn shares her experiences through speaking, writing, and coaching, encouraging others to stop waiting for motivation, build confidence through action, and recognize that it's never too late to pursue something new.

She's also the author of Running the World: A Runner's Odyssey of Struggle and Triumph in the World Marathon Majors, a memoir about running, resilience, and personal transformation.

Website:
https://www.robyngodfrey.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/robyn.godfrey.speaker/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyngodfrey/

Watch Robyn's TEDx Talk — What If Motivation Is the Problem?
https://youtu.be/E1xUzBNJQgc

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