You Are Not So Smart 318 - The Intention Action Gap - Britt Frank (rebroadcast)
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Jul 21, 2025 
Britt Frank, a licensed psychotherapist and author of 'The Science of Stuck', dives deep into the intention-action gap—the space between what we aim to do and what we actually do. She shares actionable strategies to bridge this gap, emphasizing small steps and mindfulness. Britt delves into the roots of procrastination, highlighting its emotional and physiological aspects rather than laziness. Listeners learn about creating personalized growth practices and the importance of routines in overcoming inertia and achieving their goals.
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Understanding the Intention-Action Gap
- The intention-action gap is the space between knowing what you should do and actually doing it.
- Building a bridge step-by-step with small plans helps cross this gap to reach your goals.
Daily Practices to Build Momentum
- Make your bed daily to start your day with a small win and bring calm to your nervous system.
- Each night, write one good thing that happened and one tiny task for the next day to build positive momentum.
Navigating the Sea of Stuck
- The "sea of stuck" is the emotional and mental space where you linger before acting.
- Instead of overanalyzing why you're stuck, build practical "bridges" to take small actionable steps across it.
