Have you ever found yourself staring at a task, knowing you need to do it, but completely unable to find the energy or enthusiasm to begin? 

That feeling of "I can't be bothered" is something we all experience, and in the 2nd Summer Sessions episode, I'm tackling this universal challenge head-on.

I'm sharing five practical, evidence-based strategies to help you push through those motivation slumps. You'll discover why changing your routine might reignite your spark, how breaking tasks down into makes overwhelming projects manageable, and why visualising the process (not just the outcome) leads to better results. I also explore how connecting with your core values activates your brain's natural drive system, giving purpose to activities that otherwise feel pointless.

But the true game-changer comes at the end - understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours reveals why waiting to "feel motivated" is the biggest trap of all. 

Highlights include:
1:34 Breaking down the motivation question
3:37 The wedding cake approach
5:33 Values and the drive system
10:03 The game-changer: action despite feelings

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