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Why do I do nothing to change?

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Outofcontrol9876 · 29/08/2025 08:23

I have put on a stone, and my finances are not in great shape either.

I really want to get on top of things and lose weight, build some savings. I spend hours researching and know all the things to do. Every day, I do nothing about it and change nothing then feel more and more shit.

Can anyone give any insight or advice?

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Clarinet1 · 29/08/2025 08:38

Would it help to break things into small steps? Say to yourself “Now I’m going to have a smaller breakfast than usual” (reducing calories) or “Now I’m going to have a small coffee at the coffee shops instead of a large” (saving money) just today - and then say it the next day (or something else) the next day?

Itchyoureye · 29/08/2025 08:34

Deactivate your mumsnet account for starters

UniqueStork · 29/08/2025 08:25

What is your 'why' of why you want to do those things? You have to find your motivating factor and you'll be away. Or you're comfortable where you are and don't really want to change, but feel you should. Feeling you should is quite different to actually wanting to and makes a big difference in motivation.