On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Feeling Lazy or Unmotivated? (Do THIS 5-Minute Rule to Build Discipline & Take Action NOW!)

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Nov 7, 2025
Feeling stuck? Discover how lowering the bar can spark motivation through tiny wins. Jay shares hacks to build rituals that replace willpower and the benefits of a dopamine detox. Learn to add friction to bad habits and embrace boredom to enhance focus. Celebrate small efforts to combat negativity bias and protect your daily routines for better productivity. Use the five-minute rule to kickstart tasks and create accountability that 'hurts' to avoid procrastination. End each day with a quick review to track progress!
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ADVICE

Start With Ridiculously Small Steps

  • Lower the bar by setting the smallest possible action step to bypass resistance.
  • Start so small it's impossible to fail and repeat until it becomes automatic.
INSIGHT

Momentum Trumps Motivation

  • Action creates motivation: starting a task triggers dopamine and makes effort feel rewarding.
  • Momentum, not motivation, produces lasting change.
INSIGHT

Small Wins Rewire Self‑Belief

  • Tiny habits stick when they start smaller than your resistance, rewiring self-belief slowly.
  • Micro-promises kept build confidence more than big wins.
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