It's what occurs when we want to achieve something and we think about it constantly but we don't do it.This happens because of a few mental blocks that are keeping us locked in this cycle.

Defensive failure

Problem Solving

Experiencing a rocky start is enough sometimes to discourage us from going any further and we convince ourselves we don't have what it takes to do a certain task.How to outsmart it: Develop a growth mindset and try to see each failure as just an opportunity to learn.

“I just don’t think I can do this”

While our identities can give us a sense of meaning and a place in the world, sometimes they can get in our way when we’re attempting new things:&nbsp;many of us will avoid doing anything that threatens our sense of self.How to outsmart it:&nbsp;Find people like you, that are doing the things you'd like to do and share your concerns with them.

“People like me aren’t good at this”

Secretly, you don’t want to do it; you just think you should want to do it. You value it for the wrong reasons.&nbsp;If you’re only coming up with extrinsic reasons for your activity or goal, you may decide that it’s not worth pursuing.How to outsmart it:&nbsp;Think of your intrinsic reason — the motivation behind why you’re doing what you say you want to do — like your own personal energy source.

"I have to do this, but I don't really want to"

This post is part of TED's "How to Be a Better Human" series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from someone in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. Think about the last time you said you wanted to do something.

“I just don’t think I can do this”

Why we sabotage romantic relationships - and what we can do about it

Stop entering relationships

Get curious about how you act

Relationship as a partnership

7 ways to be a better communicator - by tweaking your body language

Misunderstanding body language

What puts an audience off

Match your gestures to your message