Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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Feb 4, 2025 The discussion dives into the emotions of self-doubt and lack of motivation, emphasizing the need for self-compassion. Practical strategies are shared to shift focus from personal struggles to helping others, nurturing a healthier self-worth. There's a strong reminder to embrace imperfection and take small, meaningful actions despite feeling drained. The importance of being present with one’s feelings is highlighted, encouraging listeners to appreciate each day and move forward with gentle steps towards recovery.
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Leo's Lack of Motivation
- Leo Babauta shares a personal anecdote of feeling unmotivated and self-doubting.
- He outlines the steps he took to overcome these feelings.
Focus on Others
- Shift focus from self to others by finding small ways to help them.
- This helps overcome self-centered thinking, self-doubt, and self-pity.
Loosen Your Identity
- Loosen your rigid self-identity by acknowledging your multifaceted nature.
- Accept imperfections; you are not always productive, motivated, or brilliant.