How to Find Motivation When You Feel Stuck
Episode Overview
Embrace periods of inactivity to release pressure. Avoid distractions like social media or TV. Recognise and release self-imposed pressure. Find natural energy and motivation through mindfulness. Accept yourself and live joyfully without external pressures.
There is no timeframe for our lives, no schedule that we have to stick to. We can let life unfold like every flower knows how to do on life's own time
Ever felt like you just can't muster the energy to do anything? In this episode of Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter, Todd tackles the common struggle of feeling unmotivated and offers practical advice on how to overcome it. He explains that a lack of motivation is a symptom, not the cause, of our feelings of inertia.
Instead of forcing ourselves to be productive, Todd suggests embracing periods of inactivity as a way to release pressure and rejuvenate our minds and bodies. He encourages listeners to resist the urge to fill their time with distractions like social media or TV and instead focus on truly doing nothing. This counterintuitive approach can help us rediscover our natural energy and motivation.
Todd also discusses the importance of recognising and releasing the pressure we put on ourselves and that others impose on us. By becoming aware of this pressure and choosing not to take it on, we can live more freely and joyfully. Todd's wisdom is drawn from his extensive travels and studies with shamans, gurus, monks, and tribes around the world, making his insights both profound and practical.
If you're struggling with feelings of inertia or overwhelmed by life's pressures, this episode offers a refreshing perspective and actionable steps to find your motivation again.