Hey there 👋
Low motivation sucks.
We all struggle with this from time to time. In these moments of low energy, getting things done feels like an uphill battle; work doesn’t come naturally.
But those moments are contrasted with the days you wake up and just start (and you can’t stop), or the mornings you take a walk and listen to music that makes the sun shine so much brighter. Or the moments where you dance out of sheer happiness.
If you’re like me, you’d rather have only those highly motivated days and skip all the others.
I’m not sure if that’s possible (yet) – but there are a few things you can do.
Often, you can fix this situation by getting a hold on procrastination, changing your environment, or sleeping well (important one!), and by establishing a routine.
But if you’ve tried all of the above and the feeling of low motivation persists, what else can you do?
Maybe you need a break?
Maybe you aren't doing something truly interesting right now?
Maybe you expect that your current efforts are pointless?
In all those cases, the feeling of low motivation is pointing to something bigger than the activity itself. Working on your response to these questions might already redirect your efforts to something that restores your true motivation.
Let’s explore this in more detail. 👇