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Finding Motivation When Feeling Unmotivated
Ever thought to yourself "What is the trick to getting motivated when I am not motivated?" Or wondered how to start to introduce forms of self-care that gets you in that motivated mindset when you are feeling totally depleted? When feeling unmotivated, it can be challenging to start and follow through with tasks.
This episode of Life Sucks, Now What?!? explores strategies to get motivated and overcome demoralization, using the example of job loss. The discussion focuses on the role of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in motivation and offers biohacks to boost these chemicals and get you started on the path to motivation again. The importance of engaging in creative activities aligned with one's purpose and seeking social support is emphasized. It is also acknowledged that it is okay to grieve and acknowledge uncomfortable emotions while working towards moving forward.
Takeaways
- Anchor yourself to a motivating 'why' when feeling unmotivated
- Engage in creative activities that align with your purpose to boost dopamine and serotonin
- Seek social support and share your work with others
- Acknowledge and process negative emotions while working towards moving forward
Chapters
01:41 The Challenge of Motivation
04:31 Anchoring Yourself to a 'Why'
05:27 Biohacks for Boosting Dopamine and Serotonin
07:22 Engaging in Creative Activities
08:50 The Power of Social Support
15:53 Acknowledging and Processing Negative Emotions
Keywords:motivation, demoralization, job loss, dopamine, serotonin, biohacks, creative activities, purpose, social support, negative emotions
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To Learn More About Dr. Natalie Marr, check her out at:
NatalieMarrCounseling.com
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DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with NatalieMarrCounseling.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
CALL 988
Crisis Text Line:
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text HOME to 741741
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By Dr. NatalieEver thought to yourself "What is the trick to getting motivated when I am not motivated?" Or wondered how to start to introduce forms of self-care that gets you in that motivated mindset when you are feeling totally depleted? When feeling unmotivated, it can be challenging to start and follow through with tasks.
This episode of Life Sucks, Now What?!? explores strategies to get motivated and overcome demoralization, using the example of job loss. The discussion focuses on the role of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in motivation and offers biohacks to boost these chemicals and get you started on the path to motivation again. The importance of engaging in creative activities aligned with one's purpose and seeking social support is emphasized. It is also acknowledged that it is okay to grieve and acknowledge uncomfortable emotions while working towards moving forward.
Takeaways
- Anchor yourself to a motivating 'why' when feeling unmotivated
- Engage in creative activities that align with your purpose to boost dopamine and serotonin
- Seek social support and share your work with others
- Acknowledge and process negative emotions while working towards moving forward
Chapters
01:41 The Challenge of Motivation
04:31 Anchoring Yourself to a 'Why'
05:27 Biohacks for Boosting Dopamine and Serotonin
07:22 Engaging in Creative Activities
08:50 The Power of Social Support
15:53 Acknowledging and Processing Negative Emotions
Keywords:motivation, demoralization, job loss, dopamine, serotonin, biohacks, creative activities, purpose, social support, negative emotions
__________________________________________________
To Learn More About Dr. Natalie Marr, check her out at:
NatalieMarrCounseling.com
__________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with NatalieMarrCounseling.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
CALL 988
Crisis Text Line:
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text HOME to 741741