Do you feel stuck in the same place despite all your effort? Maybe the problem isn’t a lack of willpower but rather how you’re directing your energy.

Watch the video and understand the real reasons why you haven’t yet reached your best version and how certain habits and beliefs are silently sabotaging your progress. Watch and discover how to take back control of your life!

Lack of time, money, work stress, family issues—often, we think these external factors are what hold us back. But what if the real obstacle isn’t what’s around you, but what’s inside you? It’s a hard truth, but a real one: the biggest barrier between you and your best self isn’t external—it’s hidden within your thoughts, methods, and, most importantly, your habits.

Carl Jung, the famous Swiss psychologist, once said: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.” This means that many of the barriers we face are rooted in subconscious patterns of thought and behavior. They influence every choice you make—even without you realizing it. The idea that our greatest blocks come from within isn’t new. According to philosopher Marcus Aurelius, “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

Think about the times you’ve told yourself:
"I’m not capable."
"I’ll never make it."
"I don’t have time."

These aren’t just thoughts; they are beliefs you repeat until they become unquestionable truths in your mind. By believing in these limitations, you make them real.

The Cycle of Limiting Habits

From a scientific perspective, these limiting beliefs and habits arise from how our brain functions. It is highly efficient at creating automatic patterns, meaning that if you repeat a thought or behavior long enough, your brain forms a neural pathway to make it easier in the future. This makes limiting habits hard to break.

As neuroscientist Charles Duhigg explains in his book The Power of Habit, the brain doesn’t distinguish between good and bad habits—it just reinforces whatever you repeat. That’s why we fall into patterns of procrastination, self-sabotage, and fear of failure. These patterns are formed in the nucleus accumbens, an area of the brain associated with the reward system. When we repeat an action and feel any kind of satisfaction, our brain releases dopamine, reinforcing the behavior—even if it’s harmful in the long run.

Why Change Feels So Hard

You might wonder: “If I know my habits hold me back, why can’t I change them?”

The answer lies in the nature of change. Breaking a habit takes effort, and the human brain is biologically programmed to conserve energy, preferring to maintain the status quo. According to neuroscientist Antonio Damasio, the “emotional brain,” which governs our feelings and habits, often overpowers the “rational brain,” which knows what’s best for us. This conflict between emotion and reason keeps us stuck, as our emotional mind—linked to survival instincts—resists any uncomfortable effort.

Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche also explored the idea of self-overcoming. He believed that living our best version requires a constant internal battle—a struggle to overcome our fears and insecurities. As he put it: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” In other words, with a clear purpose, you can endure the challenges of change.

The Power of Neuroplasticity and the Kaizen Philosophy

The good news is that just as the brain can create negative patterns, it can also be trained to develop positive behaviors. This is the essence of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections throughout life.

Real change doesn’t happen overnight; it results from small, daily adjustments. Think of it as a marathon, not a 100-meter sprint—one step at a time. The Japanese Kaizen philosophy, which promotes continuous improvement, fits perfectly here: improve by 1% every day. Small victories, accumulated over time, create powerful transformations. Each small step strengthens your path to self-improvement.

If you want to become your best self, start with small steps—every habit and decision matters.

Join MyDose and Transform Your Life

At MyDose, we believe in the power of gradual transformation. Our goal is to support your journey with a community of encouragement and practical tools. We can’t fight this battle for you, but we can stand by your side. Every small step you take, every new habit you build, will bring you closer to your best version.

The control is in your hands. The only thing missing is taking the first step. Do today what your future self will thank you for!

Join us and start walking the path to becoming your best self.