Why You Know What To Do But Can't Do It Consistently - Macro Mindset 23
Tue Jan 13 2026
If you’ve ever started the week convinced “this time will be different” and then felt everything unravel by mid-week, this episode is for you. I’m talking to you about the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently—and why that gap does not mean something is wrong with you.
In this short, focused episode, I walk you through why willpower isn’t a personality trait and why “just try harder” is not only unhelpful—it’s cruel. Then I give you one small shift that changes how consistency works: instead of chasing perfect outcomes, you start building identity through tiny, repeatable promises. Because small actions create identity, and identity makes follow-through feel more automatic over time.
By the end, you’ll choose one tiny identity-based habit you can practise this week—something that takes under two minutes—and you’ll track one thing only: whether you kept the promise to yourself. This is about learning to return to the path again and again, even when life gets messy.
Need more help?! Let me know - tag me in the Macros Inc Facebook group, send me a message on FB or IG, or email me at iam@catharineadams.com, and I'm more than happy to help YOU!
Love,
Catharine
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Mindset Reset Toolkit [link]
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*Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.
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If you’ve ever started the week convinced “this time will be different” and then felt everything unravel by mid-week, this episode is for you. I’m talking to you about the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently—and why that gap does not mean something is wrong with you. In this short, focused episode, I walk you through why willpower isn’t a personality trait and why “just try harder” is not only unhelpful—it’s cruel. Then I give you one small shift that changes how consistency works: instead of chasing perfect outcomes, you start building identity through tiny, repeatable promises. Because small actions create identity, and identity makes follow-through feel more automatic over time. By the end, you’ll choose one tiny identity-based habit you can practise this week—something that takes under two minutes—and you’ll track one thing only: whether you kept the promise to yourself. This is about learning to return to the path again and again, even when life gets messy. Need more help?! Let me know - tag me in the Macros Inc Facebook group, send me a message on FB or IG, or email me at iam@catharineadams.com, and I'm more than happy to help YOU! Love, Catharine RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram: @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪 *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.