Listening Time: English Practice English Listening - All or Nothing Mentality
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Oct 20, 2025 Explore the all-or-nothing mentality and how it affects daily habits and rehab efforts. Discover why small actions, like consistent short study sessions, can be more effective than overwhelming expectations. Learn how strict diet rules can lead to abandoning plans after just one slip. Connor discusses the impact of perfectionism on self-esteem and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in achieving goals. With practical advice, this conversation encourages a balanced approach to wellness and learning.
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Rehab Struggles Teach Flexibility
- Connor shares his experience doing a rehab program with a coach and struggling to complete every session perfectly.
- He explains that missing parts of the program doesn't justify quitting entirely and that scaling back is better than stopping.
Scale Back Instead Of Quitting
- Do scale back frequency when a program feels too demanding instead of quitting entirely.
- Some practice is better than none, so reduce sessions (e.g., six to four days) to maintain progress.
Diet Plans Often End After One Slip
- Connor recounts common experiences with strict diets where people break rules at parties and then quit their plan.
- He admits he has personally given in to cravings and abandoned nutrition goals after a bad day.