What The Bunny Taught Me About Clarity, Action, and the Power of Movement

The Problem With Waiting for Clarity

We love to overthink.

We hesitate, analyse, and wait for clarity before we act. We convince ourselves that before we take the next step—whether it’s changing careers, moving to a new country, or even making a big decision—we need a solid plan, a roadmap, and absolute certainty that we’re doing the right thing.

But what if clarity doesn’t come from waiting? What if clarity comes from moving?

Yesterday, our bunny reminded me of this in the most unexpected way.

The Escape Artist: A Lesson in Action

We recently moved our bunnies outside because, let’s be honest, the garage had become a complete mess—hay and straw everywhere, food scattered, and a constant struggle to keep it clean. The solution? Move them outside.

A makeshift enclosure seemed like a good temporary fix. The bunnies had enough space to move around, the weather was nice, and it all seemed to be working—until one of them decided otherwise.

By midday, the big bunny had escaped. Not once. Not twice. Multiple times.

Each time, I ran outside, caught the bunny, and put it back, reinforcing the enclosure, trying to figure out where it was slipping through. But our bunny wasn’t overthinking it. It wasn’t sitting there analyzing its options or waiting for some magical “right moment” to escape.

The bunny saw an opportunity and moved.

And here’s what struck me—it didn’t know if it could make the jump before trying. It just tried. And it succeeded.

How often do we stay inside our own enclosures, waiting for the “perfect” escape plan, when all we really need to do is take the first leap?

Overthinking is the Enemy of Action

Science backs this up. Studies in cognitive psychology show that when we hesitate, we create mental resistance, making it even harder to take action.

Analysis Paralysis: Why We Stay Stuck

One of the most well-documented concepts in psychology is analysis paralysis, a term popularised by researchers Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman. Their studies on decision fatigue found that when people overanalyze their choices, they become less likely to take action at all.

The more we think about an action, the more obstacles our brain creates.

This is why you can spend weeks thinking about starting a new fitness routine but never actually do it. Or why you can agonize over quitting your job but stay stuck for years in a role you hate.

We believe that more thinking will lead to more clarity. But often, more thinking just leads to more doubt.

Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” reinforces this idea in a different way. She argues that when we stop over-controlling and overthinking what others will say, do, or think, we free ourselves to focus on what truly matters—taking action.

The same applies to our personal growth. The less we hesitate, the easier action becomes.

The Science of Momentum: Why Action Leads to More Action

If you’ve ever studied Newton’s First Law of Motion, you’ll recognise this principle:

A body at rest stays at rest, and a body in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

This isn’t just physics—it’s human behavior.

Why Starting Is The Hardest Part

Research in behavioural psychology shows that getting started is the hardest part of any task. This is why writers stare at blank screens, entrepreneurs hesitate to launch their first product, and people delay taking the first step toward change.

But once momentum is built, the effort required to keep going significantly decreases.

This is why behavioral activation therapy is used in treating depression and procrastination. Studies from Boston University found that when people engage in small, purposeful actions, they create a positive feedback loop—one action makes the next action easier.

Simply put: action creates clarity. Not the other way around.

The Universe Responds to Intent

Now, back to our bunny.

The bunny didn’t need clarity before moving. It just tried. And because it kept showing intent—kept jumping—we had no choice but to adjust.

Eventually, we moved the rabbit to a bigger space—still enclosed, but giving it more freedom.

And isn’t that exactly how the universe works?

The more we take action toward what we want, the more life responds. New doors open. Unexpected opportunities arise. The right people show up.

We often think we need clarity first, then we’ll take action. But really, we need to take action first, and then clarity will come.

If the bunny had waited for the perfect escape plan, it would still be sitting in the corner of the enclosure, never knowing it could leap over the fence.

And if you’re waiting for the perfect plan before you make a move—whether in your career, personal life, or any big decision—you might still be stuck in the same place a year from now.

How to Break Free From Overthinking and Take Action

So how do we stop overthinking and start moving?

Here’s what the bunny taught me:

1. Stop waiting for clarity.

Clarity comes after movement, not before. If you wait until you’re sure, you’ll never start.

2. Take a micro-action.

You don’t have to make a huge leap—just take one small action. Send an email, sign up for a class, make the call. Action leads to more action.

3. Let go of perfectionism.

If you’re stuck, it’s probably because you think you need to have everything figured out first. You don’t. Just start.

4. Trust that the path will adjust.

When you show intent, things start shifting. You don’t need to know the whole journey—just the next step.

If You’re Waiting for the Perfect Plan, Stop.

You don’t need a foolproof plan.

You don’t need certainty.

You just need to move.

Because a body in motion stays in motion.

And so does a life in motion.

Final Thought

If the bunny—tiny but determined—can make the leap without a detailed strategy, what’s stopping you?

Make the jump. The rest will follow.

Take care,

Lindi

References & Further Reading

Tversky, A., & Kahneman, D. (1974). "Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases." Science, 185(4157), 1124–1131.
Mel Robbins. (2023). The Let Them Theory.
Newton, I. (1687). Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
Behavioral Activation Therapy Studies, Boston University.