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Why It’s So Hard to Start a Task (Even When You Know What to Do)

Why It’s So Hard to Start a Task (Even When You Know What to Do)

by Allie Karagozian, OTR/L | Jul 1, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

We’ve all been there. You know exactly what needs to get done. Maybe it’s answering an email, folding the laundry, scheduling an appointment, or finally tackling that project you’ve been putting off. You tell yourself, “I’ll do it in a...
Seasonal Movement: Staying Steady in the Winter Months

Seasonal Movement: Staying Steady in the Winter Months

by Allie Karagozian, OTR/L | Feb 23, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, News

Every winter, I hear a similar theme in sessions, and it rarely starts with, “I need to exercise more.” Instead, it sounds like: “I feel sluggish.” “I have no motivation.” “I’m restless but also exhausted.” “I’m in such a rut.” Winter has a way of amplifying what...
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