Why 'Just Start' is Terrible Advice

Burnaby
2025/6/17 Edited to

Related posts

A title slide on a white crumpled bedding background, featuring an open book and a cup of coffee. The text reads "FROM 'ATOMIC HABITS' How to Start a Routine" with a "SWIPE" indicator, introducing habit-building tips.
A slide with the heading "MAKE HABITS SATISFYING." The text advises using immediate rewards, like enjoying tea after a workout, to make habits more satisfying and encourage consistency.
A slide with the heading "MAKE HABITS EASY." The text suggests reducing friction by making new habits as easy as possible, such as preparing breakfast the night before.
🤍 Advice on how to start a new habit!
If you’re trying to build a new routine, it all starts with successfully building a habit! The best advice from “Atomic Habits” that I personally found useful: 🌸 Make Habits Obvious 🌸 Make Habits Attractive 🌸 Make Habits Easy 🌸 Make Habits Satisfying 🌸 Habit Stack Basically, try to identi
Alex

Alex

739 likes

"Just start" is terrible advice
Telling yourself to "just start" works maybe half the time. The other half, you need to know what kind of stuck you are first. Which one are you in right now? 👇 #art #artblock #inspo
made with april

made with april

0 likes

Here’s my advice for starting learning Japanese 🇯🇵
Learning Japanese requires a long term investment. That’s why the right preparation is key to avoid the common mistakes, stay motivated and make progress faster! #learnjapanese #japanese #jlptn5 #hiragana #japanesestudy
Watashi Japanese

Watashi Japanese

89 likes

💭 Therapist Advice That Stays With You Forever
“Feelings aren’t facts.” “You don’t have to earn rest.” “Peace is not boring — it’s healing.” Some words from therapy stick with you for life — the kind that change how you see yourself and the world. 💬✨ What’s one piece of advice from therapy that you’ll never forget? Share it below ⬇️
The Silent Mom

The Silent Mom

1089 likes

🪩High School Advice To Make College Easier🪩
Hey there! I wanted to give some high school advice to make college easier & cheaper from a college student. 🪩I know this is a long post but I promise you won’t regret reading & taking this advice🪩 Before I go in-depth with my advice, let me give you my qualifications for giving said
morgan

morgan

2188 likes

A laptop on a desk with a city view outside a window, featuring text "WELL PAID NO DEGREE REMOTE JOBS + average income." The image introduces the topic of high-paying remote jobs that do not require a degree.
A close-up of a drink and pastry on a table, overlaid with text detailing the first three remote jobs without a degree: Digital Marketing Specialist, Technical Support Specialist, and Web Developer, including their average incomes and descriptions.
A close-up of a pastry on a table, overlaid with text detailing the last two remote jobs without a degree: Project Manager and Graphic Designer, including their average incomes and descriptions.
Remote jobs you can start without a degree 📜 👩‍💻
1. Digital Marketing Specialist - What it does: Develops and manages online marketing campaigns, including social media, SEO, and email marketing, to increase brand awareness and drive traffic to websites or digital platforms. - Average income: $60,000 - $90,000 per year. - Why it’s wel
vedha | career tips (tech) 👩‍

vedha | career tips (tech) 👩‍

1148 likes

A man in a black cap kisses a smiling woman on the cheek under warm sunlight, with the text "normalize asking your partner..." overlaid, encouraging open communication in relationships.
A blurry image of a couple embracing in the ocean at sunset, with the question "what's something that we don't talk about enough?" overlaid, prompting deeper conversations.
A close-up of two people holding hands while walking on asphalt, wearing casual attire, accompanied by the question "what's something new we should start doing together?"
WE NEED TO START ASKING THESE QUESTIONS:
why do we shy away from questions that could be so lifesaving to our relationships? while the initial answers could lead to some hard discussions, at the end of the day sweeping things under the rug and harboring resentments doesn't so anyone any favors! so let's start asking the hard qu
taylordharrish

taylordharrish

5466 likes

A young woman with long blonde hair smiles, resting her arm on a stack of spools of copper and gold-colored wire. Text overlays provide advice for starting a craft business, from someone who pursued their craft full-time.
A smiling woman sits behind a market stall displaying handmade jewelry, essential oils, and other craft items. Text overlays discuss seeking advice from family/friends and cultivating inner trust when starting a business.
Boxes filled with light blue spherical and green rectangular polished stones are shown. Text overlays emphasize consistent social media posting for four years to build a strong community and achieve consistent online sales.
Advice I would give anyone starting out a craft business ⭐️✨☀️
As someone who has been a full-time artist for the last four years, this is some advice I would give myself or anyone when you’re in that stage of questioning your whole life existence. I’m not going to lie, it will feel very scary. You’ve given up all “knowing” of a future that a job may give you.
Natalia

Natalia

113 likes

❓Why you should start a prayer journal 📝🙏🏽✝️
#prayerjournal #advice #christiangirl #journaling #biblejournaling #christiangirl #lemon8wellness #embracevulnerability #healthylifestyle2024
✨Z✨

✨Z✨

56 likes

Career Advice for College Students Pt.2 🎓
Thinking about a career or your future can be scary, but I got you 😉 In the first part, I shared how to figure out what you want to do. This part covers actionable steps that you can take to explore your career options, while at university. Through internships, attending career fairs yearly, or
mindofieva

mindofieva

195 likes

writing advice I’ve ACTUALLY taken
As someone writing their debut novel, I feel like there’s SO much advice out there— which is good BUT overwhelming. I’m writing a fantasy romance novel with a magic system, and I didn’t know where to start when I began writing. Here’s a few of the pieces of advice I’ve actually taken down, becaus
Savannah ♡ Author

Savannah ♡ Author

358 likes

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black tube top and red shorts, looks at the camera. Text overlay reads "20 pieces of of advice for your 20's," introducing the article's topic.
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black tube top and red shorts, is partially visible. An overlay lists the first ten pieces of advice for young adults, including "focus on your healing" and "learn to eat well."
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black tube top and red shorts, is partially visible. An overlay lists the remaining ten pieces of advice, such as "live with the end in mind" and "privacy is protection."
20 pieces of advice for your 20’s 🫶✨
nobody prepared me for my twenties! everyone talks about how these are the best years of your life - and they are! but not in the way they tell you ⤵️ your twenties are the best because they’re when you’re figuring out who you are! 🫶 because you’re learning to break patterns, find joy, build rea
carley ◡̈

carley ◡̈

216 likes

how to start overr
Additional Tips: #advice #lemon8bookclub #beautyfinds #healthylifestyle2024 #Lemon8Diary
cuteness ⋆。˚ ⋆. 𐙚˚࿔

cuteness ⋆。˚ ⋆. 𐙚˚࿔

225 likes

A box contains rolled dollar bills secured with rubber bands and a pile of coins. The text reads 'Money Advice that will change how you handle Your Finances', with a heart and arrow pointing to the coins.
Rolled dollar bills are visible in a plastic bag. The text states: 'DON'T TAKE ADVICE FROM BROKE PEOPLE', emphasizing not to let bad money habits influence your financial future.
Rolled dollar bills are visible in a plastic bag. The text states: 'YOU DON'T HAVE A MONEY PROBLEM, YOU HAVE A PRIORITY PROBLEM', explaining that financial choices reflect priorities.
Don't take financial advice from broke people...
Most people struggle with money, not because they don’t make enough, but because they don’t manage it right. If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck, stressing over bills, or feeling stuck, it’s time for some real talk. I used to think financial freedom was about earning more. But really,
Mari 🦋

Mari 🦋

2858 likes

A black and white image shows two hands, one wearing a ring, holding each other in a car. Text overlay reads "5 Phrases That Diffuse Tension In My Relationship" with a heart and fire emoji.
A black and white image shows two hands with pinky fingers interlocked. Text overlay presents the phrase "We're on the same team." and explains its effectiveness in shifting perspective.
A scenic image of purple flowering plants in a marshy landscape under a cloudy sky. Text overlay presents the phrase "That wasn't my intention—but I see how it felt that way." and explains its benefit.
What to Say When Things Start Getting Heated 💬❤️‍🔥
For when you love each other—but the convo starts heating up ⸻ 1. “We’re on the same team.” ✅ Why it works: It shifts the vibe from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem.” Example: “I don’t want to fight you. We’re on the same team, just stuck on this right now.” ⸻ 2. “That wasn’t my
Ty 😍✨✌🏽

Ty 😍✨✌🏽

214 likes

motivation & organization: tips & advice?
hi! I downloaded lemon8 as a sort of virtual diary and to find inspo.. so why not have my first post be my most used notes? as a freshly 18 year old girl who still lives at home, I have no idea how to navigate life and find it difficult trying to. 😅 I’m planning on moving out after I graduate
eliza 🌷🎀

eliza 🌷🎀

484 likes

The Only Important Glow Up Advice✨
🌟✨ The ULTIMATE Glow Up Guide! ✨🌟 From around the world to your morning routine—mix the best of global beauty and wellness to sparkle from the inside out! 🌍💫 🔹 Perfumes: Mystical Arab scents 🕌 🔹 Skincare: Flawless Korean formulas 🇰🇷 🔹 Bodycare: Nourishing West African secrets 🌍 🔹 Hair care
Lizzy Reaux

Lizzy Reaux

640 likes

Best money habits advice I can give…
The best money habits aren’t flashy — they’re consistent. These are the habits that helped me stop stressing, stop scrambling, and start building real financial peace. Not overnight. Not perfectly. But intentionally. If you’re tired of feeling behind with money, start here. Small changes. R
Cindy

Cindy

244 likes

A title image for "WRITING ADVICE for fantasy authors" against a sunset sky with silhouetted trees. An arrow points upwards towards the arched text.
A list titled "30 PLACES TO ADD TO YOUR FANTASY WORLD" featuring locations like Floating Isles, Sunken Temple, and Crystal Caves, set against a misty landscape.
A guide titled "5 Mistakes New Romantasy Writers Make," listing issues like underdeveloped fantasy elements and overpowered magic systems, with a dragon illustration and ornate border.
Writing Advice for Fantasy Authors
More snippets of writing advice I ACTUALLY take into consideration! There’s so much advice floating around, but what works for you might not work for the person beside you! Take what you need, I’ll keep pushing them out. (: #writingadvice #writersoflemon8 #authoradvice
Savannah ♡ Author

Savannah ♡ Author

118 likes

Dating Advice: Relationship Reset Tips
⁉️ What aspect of resetting feels most important for your situation? 🩷Resetting a relationship can breathe new life into it, especially if you’ve hit a rough patch or fallen into unproductive patterns. ✨A reset requires effort from both partners, but small, intentional changes can have a sig
KAREN💄POSTS BEAUTY

KAREN💄POSTS BEAUTY

524 likes

Women in Your Late 20’s Give Advice Pls
comment one piece of advice to women entering their 20s below ♥️ it can be about anything!! i’ll start: 🧳‼️ don’t feel guilty about spending money on traveling!! traveling = experiences = knowledge ⏰ you. have. time. — time to save money, build your empire, start that business, get that degr
emmie ౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹

emmie ౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹

226 likes

1 Day until I start Nursing school😭@ WGU💙🦉
To the girl that it took a while to figure things out. When I first went to college I was studying interior design. the classes were not tough, but I was far away from home, overwhelmed and over stimulated! I wanted to change my degree to a science major, but I was insecure about actually being sma
The Vision of Elisa📸

The Vision of Elisa📸

415 likes

People start judging you before you speak!!
Are people judging your wealth just by looking at your face? 😳 This study proves that first impressions happen before you even speak. Here is why advocating for yourself is more important than ever. #careeradvice #unconsciousbias #womenintech #firstimpressions #confidence
Tatyana | AI & Career

Tatyana | AI & Career

1 like

Advice that changed my life
I remember being in quarantine, alone, asking God what to do with my life. I had a dream to sing and no idea where to start. All I had was my mom’s old desktop and my iPhone. So I started posting covers on TikTok. For months and months I never got more than 23 views. But I felt the Lord tell me to
kristenncruz

kristenncruz

99 likes

A person in a pink top and white shirt takes a mirror selfie in a bathroom, with text overlay 'Tips for being a TA' highlighting advice for graduate students.
A laptop displays a calendar with scheduled tasks next to an iced coffee, illustrating the tip to 'Have set times to answer emails/grad etc.' for better time management.
A spiral notebook with handwritten mathematical equations and a pen, emphasizing the importance of preparing lectures beforehand to help both the TA and students.
advice for being a TA in grad school 👩‍🏫✏️📓
What a lot of people don’t realize about most graduate school programs is that you have to teach or get to teach. This is great because it’s usually how you get paid to be going to school, so many programs involve you being some sort of TA. Graduate school is my first time being a TA so I wante
Sarah :)

Sarah :)

14 likes

A pink background displays the phrase "Girl, do it for yourself" in black script with a pink shadow, accompanied by two pink heart outlines. The bottom left corner shows "lemon8" and "@angel.face93" in white text, reinforcing the theme of self-improvement.
Do it Yourself ✨Keep this advice to do it too 🌸
8 ways to invest in yourself! 🌸Thank me later 🤞🏽💓 CHECK COMMENTS! ⬇️ 1. Take Care of Your Health "If you don't make time for health, you will soon need to make time for illness." Health is the truest form of wealth, one that no amount of money can buy. Investing in your health is
ANGELFACE

ANGELFACE

56 likes

Start your healing journey
#newtolemon8 #selfloveadvice #motivationideas #HealingTime #selfcareroutine
xeniaknows

xeniaknows

32 likes

See more