S2 E3 - How to Stay Motivated When Progress Feels Slow
How to Stay Motivated When Progress Feels Slow - Let Go of Overnight Success and Start Playing the Long Game
This episode is for you if:
You feel stuck waiting for change but still want results now. Maybe you’re frustrated by slow progress in your expat life, career, health or relationships. You find yourself constantly comparing your journey to others who seem to be moving faster. You know that quick fixes don’t work anymore — but you’re unsure what to try instead. Deep down, you’re ready to build more patience, consistency and real momentum that actually lasts.
What we cover:
🔹 Why instant gratification is so addictive From dopamine hits to doom-scrolling, we unpack why your brain is wired to want fast rewards — and how modern life feeds that urge at every turn.
🔹 What’s happening in your brain when you give up We explore how your reward system works and what’s going on neurologically when you ditch a goal or avoid the discomfort of waiting.
🔹 Real stories of slow progress (and why it’s worth it) We share personal examples of impatience, giving up too soon and learning to stretch our tolerance for uncertainty, slow results and silence.
🔹 Coaching insights for building long-term resilience Learn how to shift your mindset from outcome-obsessed to process-loving. We talk identity, self-trust and how to emotionally connect with your future self.
🔹 Simple, effective strategies to stay the course We walk through practical tools to help you resist distractions, rewire habits, and stay focused — even when no one’s cheering yet.
Questions to ask yourself this week:
What’s one area of your life where you’re being asked to stretch your patience?
What would it feel like to stay consistent even when it’s quiet?
Can you name the part of you that wants fast results — and have a conversation with it?