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870: How to Get Motivated When You’re Tired and Uninspired

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Apr 16, 2025

Feeling unmotivated? You're not alone. The conversation dives into five gentle strategies to reignite your spark during those off days. Discover the power of reflection and play to boost creativity, and learn how curating your online environment can spark inspiration. The importance of community support is emphasized, showing how connecting with others can help combat feelings of overwhelm. Embrace these mindset resets and simple practices to find your footing and move forward, even when the going gets tough.

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ADVICE

Get Quiet and Set Boundaries

Get quiet and check in with yourself when feeling stuck or unmotivated.
Identify stressors and set boundaries to protect your time and autonomy.

ADVICE

Embrace Play and Leisure

Don't be afraid to play, rest, and take leisure time to boost motivation.
Play is vital for human development and creativity, and helps refresh your spirit.

ANECDOTE

Playing Boosted Jenna's Creativity

Jenna spent more time playing in recent months with family and noticed increased creativity and motivation.
Simple playful activities rejuvenate her mindset and work approach.

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You ever have one of those mornings where motivation feels... MIA? Like, the to-do list is waiting, your calendar is full, but the last thing you want to do is any of it? Yeah… same.

Whether it’s a weird funk you can’t shake or just one of those off seasons where inspiration feels so far away... I want you to know: you’re not broken, you’re not lazy, and you’re definitely not alone.

We all hit those low-energy, low-motivation stretches.

In this episode, I’m sharing five things I come back to when I feel totally stuck. These aren’t hacks or hustle-y tips… Think gentle nudges, mindset resets, and simple practices to help you find your footing again.

I actually recorded this one during a time when I really needed these reminders myself. And honestly? I still revisit them anytime I’m feeling off or overwhelmed. So whether your spark just feels a little dim or you’re deep in the “blah” zone, press play. We’ll walk through this together!

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