Karen Pitt

You know you need a break.

But you keep working.

You know you’re tired.

But you keep pushing.

You know getting away from your screen would probably help.

But somehow you open another tab instead.

Knowing what might help and actually doing it aren’t always the same thing.

And maybe that’s worth getting curious about.

You know what would help. So why can it still be so hard to actually do it?

You know you need a break, but keep working.

You know you’re tired, but keep pushing through.

You know you’re probably not hungry, but find yourself reaching for something to eat.

You know what might help…

…and yet, somehow, you’re doing something completely different.

That space between knowing what might help and what we actually do is the focus of my upcoming live session:

Knowing vs Doing
When You Know What You Need… But Still Can’t Seem to Do It

In this session, we’ll slow things down and look at what’s really happening in those moments — what you’re responding to and what you may actually be looking for.

You’ll have a chance to practise a simple process for pausing, getting curious about what’s happening, and choosing what might help in that moment.

And that choice might be something other than food.

Or it might be the cookie.

The point isn’t to tell yourself what you should do.

It’s to create enough space to make a conscious choice about what you want to do next.

And here’s the thing:

It often takes longer to explain the gap than to experience it.

If you’d like to experience what this looks like in practice, choose the date that works best for you and save your spot.

📅 Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 PM EST
Or
📅 Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM EST

💻 Live on Zoom

Both sessions cover the same material, so choose the date that works best for you

Save your spot —> see link in bio
https://kvpitt.systeme.io/d8d34b72

Sometimes we know exactly what we're reaching for.

I want chocolate.

Simple enough.

But what if the interesting question isn't:

“Do I really want the chocolate?”

What if it's:

“What do I want to experience right now?”

Maybe it's a break.

Maybe it's pleasure or comfort.

Maybe it's something to look forward to or someone to connect with.

Maybe you need to move your body.

Or maybe you really do just want the chocolate.

That's okay too.

The point isn't to talk yourself out of it.

The point is to become a little more curious about what you're actually looking for in that moment.

Because once you notice what you're actually looking for, you can ask an even more interesting question:

What could help me experience what I want in this moment?

That's something we'll explore together in my upcoming live session.

When You Know What You Need… But Still Can't Seem to Do It

Two dates to choose from:

Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 PM
or
Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM

Both sessions cover the same material. Choose whichever date works best for you.

Save your spot → See link in Bio

What if the pause isn’t about stopping yourself?

Sometimes we think pausing means we have to stop what we’re doing and figure everything out.

But a pause can be much smaller than that.

It can simply be a moment to notice what’s happening before you automatically move into what you normally do.

The next time you notice yourself reaching for food on autopilot, try this:

Pause.

Take a breath.

And ask yourself:

What led up to this moment?

Maybe you’re tired.

Maybe you’re stressed.

Maybe you’ve been working for hours and need a break.

Maybe something happened that changed how you’re feeling.

Or maybe you’re not quite sure.

You don’t have to figure it out.

You don’t even have to change what you do next.

Just notice.

Sometimes the awareness that supports a conscious choice begins in the moments we usually move past.

What if knowing what would help isn’t the problem?

You know you need a break.

You know rushing through lunch isn’t helping.

You may know you’re exhausted or feeling stressed.

You may already know you want to do something different.

And yet... sometimes you still fall back into an old pattern.

Or keep going because stopping feels impossible in that moment.

That gap between knowing and doing is something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately.

Because that moment can be brief—and easy to miss.

Rather than chasing another tip or new strategy, what might actually help is a chance to slow down, understand what’s getting in the way, and notice what might interrupt that automatic response.

That’s something I’m exploring more deeply in the live session I’m putting together.

More to come. 💙

🌥️ Weekend Reflection

Sometimes the most meaningful changes begin with simply noticing.

Looking up.

Taking a breath.

Seeing something that was there all along.

I took this photo on one of my walks and love pausing to notice the shapes in the clouds.

The cool thing is, we often don’t see the same thing. I see someone sitting among the clouds… what do you see?

👇🏽 Comment below and tell me what you notice.

I hope you found a moment to notice something beautiful this weekend. 💙

We often respond to cravings in one of two ways:

Fight them.

Or satisfy them.

But what if there’s another option?

Sometimes a craving may be asking for something beyond food.

This week, try asking:

What might this craving be trying to tell me?

Not to judge it.

Just to understand it.

Have you ever finished a meal and still felt like something was missing?

This week I’m exploring the difference between feeling full and feeling satisfied.

They’re not always the same thing.

What helps you feel satisfied after a meal?

A craving isn’t always asking for food.

Sometimes it’s asking for:
💙 Rest
💙 Connection
💙 Fresh air
💙 Movement
💙 Fun
💙 A break

And sometimes...

it’s still the cookie.

The pause isn’t about talking yourself out of eating.

It’s about becoming curious enough to understand what you need.

What else might you be hungry for today?

Sometimes cravings ask us to slow down long enough to notice what we need.

Sometimes they can be a gentle signal to slow down and notice what’s happening around us—or within us.

Here’s a simple invitation:

Pause for a moment and notice your breath.

Then, if it feels comfortable, take two or three deeper breaths than you normally would.

Nothing dramatic or showy that anyone else would notice.

Just intentionally breathing a little deeper—perhaps noticing your chest or belly gently expand as you breathe.

Sometimes we think support has to be complicated.

But small practices can create meaningful shifts over time.

💙 Have you ever noticed a difference when you pause for a few deeper breaths?