126. The Real Reason You're Not Following Through
Release Date: 05/13/2025
126. The Real Reason You're Not Following Through
Staying On Top with Sophie
Ever made a plan — and then totally ignored it? You’re not alone. In the latest episode of Staying On Top With Sophie, we’re digging into something so many of us struggle with: why it’s so hard to follow through, even when you want to. If you’ve ever thought: “I must just be lazy...” “I need more willpower...” “I just can’t stay consistent…” Take a deep breath. That’s not what’s really going on, and in this episode, I’ll tell you what is. ✨ We’ll bust through 3 of the biggest myths about why you’re not sticking to your plans ✨ I’ll share a more...
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125 - Multitasking Your Way To Success
Staying On Top with Sophie
If you've followed me for a while, you've definitely heard me say that multitasking is to be avoided. But there's actually more to that rule than meets the eye, and today I'm giving you a few easy and actionable ways to bring multitasking INTO your day to allow you to get more of your business work done in less time. You can download your free business daily planner for a limited time only .
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124 - How To Make Money This Week
Staying On Top with Sophie
If I held a gun to your head and said you have to make money this week, what would you do? I bet you'd find a way! Ok so there are less drastic ways to insert urgency into your business but it's a great way to shake things up and implement a few simple strategies that will bring cash into your bank before the weekend. Listen out to this short episode for my run-through of how to do it. Don't forget, you can download the free guide Confidential: 10 Game-Changing Productivity Secrets of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs to learn more inspirational ways other people are creating...
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123 - I Say Tomato: Intro To The Pomodoro Technique
Staying On Top with Sophie
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122 - How To Harness Your Energy As An Entrepreneur
Staying On Top with Sophie
In this episode we explore how to stay productive when your energy is low as an entrepreneur, as well as how to maximise your most energetic moments. Discover the power of understanding your chronotype and aligning your work schedule accordingly, plus learn strategies for mindful task management and the importance of self-care to recharge and maintain long-term productivity. You can access a simple chronotype infographic And don't forget to download the free guide Confidential: 10 Game-Changing Productivity Secrets of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs right
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121 - Eat Your Frog
Staying On Top with Sophie
Today I’m talking about Eating Your Frog - probably the easiest and one of the most effective productivity strategies of all! I fill you in on what it is, why it works and, most importantly, how to do it. The Eat The Frog method was one of the most-given answers to successful entrepreneurs’ biggest productivity secret… so it’s worth paying attention to. And remember, you can download the free guide Confidential: 10 Game-Changing Productivity Secrets of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs right
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120 - Your Go-To Guide For When You Don't Know Where To Start
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This week’s episode is all about helping you navigate the overwhelming world of entrepreneurship. We all have days where we have so much to do we don’t know what to focus on, so I’ve created a simple four step guide to help you get going and make sure that the things you DO do, move your business forward. Listen up, let me know your thoughts and don’t forget to subscribe! You can download the free guide Confidential: 10 Game-Changing Productivity Secrets of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs right
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119 - Master The Mindset That's Been Holding You Back
Staying On Top with Sophie
We’re baaaack! After a three year break, join me for a power-packed episode of Staying On Top With Sophie as I uncover the secrets to regaining control of your workload and mastering your mindset. You’ll learn why your workload might be WAY more manageable than you realise, and why you’re probably behaving like the boss from hell! Everything is broken down into manageable steps for you to take away and implement for instant success. Get ready to shift your mindset, boost productivity, and achieve your goals with confidence. Don't miss this transformative episode! You can download the...
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Staying On Top with Sophie
Today’s episode looks at whether being organised is something that you learn, or something that you just are. I also look at why some people will never be able to learn something new, no matter how much training they receive, and how to make sure you don’t fall into that trap. _______________________ I have two dates left for my free masterclass: How to clear your to do list every single day and have more time for yourself. Both take place on Friday 7th February and you can sign up to get your own free place here: . I guarantee you’ll walk away from it feeling empowered and...
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117 - Treat Yourself Better Than You Treat Your Car
Staying On Top with Sophie
In this episode I’m talking about how well - or not as the case may be - you treat yourself. Your goals, your wellbeing, your health, your mental health, your development. Your growth. If your car got stuck in second gear would you continue to drive it around, taking ages to get where you’re going, or would you find the time now to get it fixed, and make improvements for the long term? And would you make the same decision if it were you, not your car, that needed a bit of time for improvement? Listen on to see if you’re truly treating yourself better than your car…...
info_outlineEver made a plan — and then totally ignored it?
You’re not alone. In the latest episode of Staying On Top With Sophie, we’re digging into something so many of us struggle with: why it’s so hard to follow through, even when you want to.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I must just be lazy...”
“I need more willpower...”
“I just can’t stay consistent…”
Take a deep breath. That’s not what’s really going on, and in this episode, I’ll tell you what is.
✨ We’ll bust through 3 of the biggest myths about why you’re not sticking to your plans
✨ I’ll share a more self-compassionate (and actually effective) way to approach consistency
✨ And you’ll walk away with practical, realistic tools to help you actually follow through - no guilt, no perfection required
This one’s about self-trust, energy, and giving yourself permission to do things your way, so you can finally get out of the stop-start cycle and make steady progress on what matters most to you.
What I cover in this episode:
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Why you’re not lazy - and what’s really stopping your follow-through
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How perfectionism tricks you into doing nothing
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Why willpower is overrated (and what to rely on instead)
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My favourite reframe to stop guilt in its tracks
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The 4 practical shifts that help my clients follow through without burning out
Links & Things:
✨ Join the FREE 5-Day “Get Your Sh*t Together” Challenge (starts 25th May!) http://subscribepage.io/getittogether
💬 Let me know what lands for you - DM me on instagram @sophieattoncoaching
🎧 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode
Let this episode be your reminder:
You don’t need to be more disciplined. You need to be more aligned.
Thanks for listening — I’m so glad you’re here 🩷