Staring at my notes and to-do list it’s like it's all written in ancient hieroglyphics? Totally relatable?
Today even the thought of answering an email, feels like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops, my first instinct? I'm declaring myself unmotivated. But hold up! What if I'm not unmotivated maybe I'm just... unmoved right now?
Cue…Mic drop. 🎤
We’re all human, sometimes our biorhythms are just out of kilter, energy reserves are low, or just a feeling that today your tasks have all the excitement of watching paint dry. If you were ever excruciating ‘bored’ as a child or teen you get it!
We're often sold this idea that if we just make ourselves, or download the right app, or bribe ourselves with a treat, BAM! We will become this hyper engaged productive machine. Ready to ditch the slump and rediscover your mojo? Here are a few MVPs of lasting get up and go for me...yup these are my pearls of wisdom on this subject!
1-Choice (Autonomy). Just knowing that I'm in the driver's seat!
2-I Got This (Competence). Knowing my stuff.
3-It Matters (Relatedness). The thing I'm doing feels meaningful, either to me or the world around me. Sometimes the most mundane stuff can have massive impact.
So, look out for what makes you tick, that way, when you meet a day that feels like a never-ending list of "shoulds" that don't resonate, you can get unstuck from the mud and go from "Ugh, I Have To" to "Ooh, I Want To!"
My best advice?
Ditch the "shoulds" and dive headfirst into the "wants"! There's a huge difference between doing something because you have to and doing it because your soul says, "Heck yes!" That inner spark? I find that's where the real, long-lasting energy comes from. What would actually make you feel good right now? What would make this feel like it matters again? Try one of these three ways to reconnect with your inner sparkle!
i)Tap into your why files!
When I'm dragging my feet, I say to myself, "Wait a minute, why did my fabulous self agree to this in the first place?" Sometimes, you'll rediscover a deeper purpose hiding beneath the surface. Other times, you might realise, "Oh, right, I didn't actually choose this!" And that's a powerful intel ignition! It gives you permission to maybe renegotiate or even let go. Instead of "Ugh, gotta do this," try, "Okay, I'm doing this because it helps ''that'' awesome passion project I'm invested in!" Small shift, big difference in the brain!
ii)Vybz check!
Here's a sneaky little hack, don't wait for the magic fairy to tap you on the shoulder. Instead, kickstart the feeling you want to have once the task is done. Wanna feel helpful? Do a tiny act of kindness now. Need some energy? Blast your favorite tunes for a few minutes. Craving connection? Send a quick text to someone you adore. Once that good feeling starts flowing, the "doing" part gets a whole lot easier!
iii)Sprinkle in some just because magic!
When my whole schedule feels like a giant to-do list, my brain can quickly forget what brings me pure, unadulterated joy. The antidote? Make space, even just 15 glorious mins, for something you love, with zero expectations. I doodle like nobody's watching. I write something just for me. I wander outside just because I feel like it. I read something for absolutely no reason or end game. This isn't slacking off, it's a vital recharge that fuels my whole being!
Could it be the irony of the proving ‘I am not a robot’, is instead to just prove I am a rockstar? Try it and see! If your inner sparkle feels a little dim right now, please know you are SO not alone. You're likely not uninterested in life or demotivated, you're likely just craving something more meaningful than going through the motions.
So, ditch the guilt, forget the should/ought to, and ask yourself "What am I truly longing for?" and "how can I honour that?"
Reconnect with what truly moves you!
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