Struggling with motivation lately? You’re not broken and you’re definitely not lazy. 

In this episode, I share a real-time reflection on why motivation feels shaky during seasons of massive identity transition, especially when life, work, and motherhood are all evolving at once. When our identity is clear, action feels easy but when we’re questioning who we are becoming, everything can feel heavy and confusing. I break down why motivation is an unreliable driver and why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck.

We dive into the three things that actually create follow-through: commitment, identity, and systems. I’ll challenge how you think about commitment (with a comparison that might sting a little), and explain why saying you’re committed isn’t the same as acting like it. 

We’ll talk about how anchoring your actions to who you want to be, not just what you want to achieve, changes everything. I’ll also walk through practical ways to reduce friction by building systems that support you on low-energy days.

If you’re in a season of transition, questioning your next chapter, or frustrated with your lack of consistency, this episode will help you reframe motivation and rebuild alignment. Stop waiting to feel motivated and start building something that works even when motivation is gone.

Time Stamps:

(2:02) Moving, Second Trimester, and The Swings of Motivation

(4:17) Forcing Myself To Show Up This Month

(8:17) Feel Motivated After The Action

(10:41) Commitment, Identity, and Systems

(10:52) What is Commitment?

(17:36) Identity and Who You’re Becoming

(23:52) Systems

(26:22) Tangible Steps You Can Take This Week

(29:57) Giving You What You Need

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