Maybe motivation isn’t the thing you’re missing used to…
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Maybe motivation isn’t the thing you’re missing
used to think I just wasn’t motivated enough.
Like if I had more drive or energy, I’d finally start doing the things I keep putting off.
But when I paid closer attention, it didn’t really feel like a motivation problem.
It was always the same situation. I’d be about to start something, and then a thought would show up like “I’ll do it later” or “I should do this properly when I have more time.” And it felt completely reasonable, so I’d go along with it without questioning it.
Then later I’d look back and feel like I just lacked discipline.
What changed for me was realizing how often that exact moment happens. It’s not about big bursts of motivation, it’s about those small decisions right before you act.
I came across this idea and ended up reading more about it in 7 Lies Your Brain Tells You: And How to Outsmart Every One of Them. One thing I liked about the book is that it doesn’t just say “be more disciplined” or “think positive.” It actually explains why these thoughts show up in the first place, how your brain uses them to avoid discomfort, and why they feel so believable when you experience them.
That part made a big difference for me, because once you understand what’s happening, it’s easier to catch it in real time instead of just reacting automatically.
Since then I’ve been trying to just notice it when it happens. Not perfectly, but enough to catch myself sometimes and just start anyway, even if it’s messy.
It’s not that I suddenly became more motivated.
It’s just that I stopped waiting for it.
If you feel like you “should be more motivated” but keep getting stuck in the same loop, I’d genuinely recommend the book. It explains that pattern in a really clear and practical way.
#inspiration
used to think I just wasn’t motivated enough.
Like if I had more drive or energy, I’d finally start doing the things I keep putting off.
But when I paid closer attention, it didn’t really feel like a motivation problem.
It was always the same situation. I’d be about to start something, and then a thought would show up like “I’ll do it later” or “I should do this properly when I have more time.” And it felt completely reasonable, so I’d go along with it without questioning it.
Then later I’d look back and feel like I just lacked discipline.
What changed for me was realizing how often that exact moment happens. It’s not about big bursts of motivation, it’s about those small decisions right before you act.
I came across this idea and ended up reading more about it in 7 Lies Your Brain Tells You: And How to Outsmart Every One of Them. One thing I liked about the book is that it doesn’t just say “be more disciplined” or “think positive.” It actually explains why these thoughts show up in the first place, how your brain uses them to avoid discomfort, and why they feel so believable when you experience them.
That part made a big difference for me, because once you understand what’s happening, it’s easier to catch it in real time instead of just reacting automatically.
Since then I’ve been trying to just notice it when it happens. Not perfectly, but enough to catch myself sometimes and just start anyway, even if it’s messy.
It’s not that I suddenly became more motivated.
It’s just that I stopped waiting for it.
If you feel like you “should be more motivated” but keep getting stuck in the same loop, I’d genuinely recommend the book. It explains that pattern in a really clear and practical way.
#inspiration
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