Why You Can’t Start Job Tasks (And How to Rebuild Self Trust)

If you can’t seem to start job tasks like updating your resume, networking, or applying for roles, the problem may not be motivation or energy. In this video, I explain why broken promises to yourself quietly erode self trust, and how that loss of trust shows up as exhaustion, avoidance, and feeling stuck in your career transition. When self trust takes a hit, your nervous system gets protective. It limits energy to prevent the disappointment and shame that come from another broken promise. Starting feels heavy. Simple tasks feel overwhelming. I walk through a practical, compassionate approach called the 80 Percent Promise Method, including: Why energy comes after self trust, not before How to make promises your brain actually believes Why ten-minute actions matter more than big plans A real coaching case study showing how momentum returns How to rebuild reliability with yourself without forcing motivation This is especially helpful if you are navigating job loss, burnout, career grief, or a prolonged career transition. If you want ongoing support while rebuilding self trust, I also share how paid members of the Moonshot Mentor Community have access to Solid Ground: a monthly practice that helps professionals mourn what was lost and move forward with clarity. #careergrief #careerstuck #jobsearch #jobsearchstruggles #careertransition #burnoutrecovery #careerclarity #selftrust #careermindset #professionalgrowth #midcareercareer #careercoaching WATCH NEXT:    • Is Uncertainty Blocking Your Career Growth? 🚧      • How to Bounce Back from Blunders      • What If Feeling Stuck At Work Is Actually ...   You can always read the written version of this blogcast or listen to the audio version only on my Substack newsletter: https://moonshotmentor.substack.com If you subscribe there, you will receive "Your Moonshot Manual." It'll help you break through barriers and hit your moonshot. 🚀🧑🏾‍🚀️😃 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL! All my links: https://bio.site/moonshotmentor Instagram:   / lavernemckinnon   Facebook:   / laverne.mckinnon   LinkedIn:   / lavernem   RATE AND REVIEW! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p2NYOT... NEED A CAREER COACH WHO SPECIALIZES IN GRIEF? Work with me here: https://www.moonshotmentor.com/ #podcast #careercoach #careerdevelopment #careeradvice