Why do we lack motivation
Daily Check-In August 29th to August 31st 2025
"Motivation often declines in the presence of stress, depression, or burnout."
That's the whole answer, right there.
In my case, chronic conditions have a lot to do with it. Severe head pain, vertigo & ringing in the ears will take the wind out of anyone's sails...they certainly do mine. If I become sufficiently depressed, my motivation also disappears entirely. An episode of depression will immobilize you. The previously mentioned chronic ailment will sometimes trigger one.
@slowdecline48
your response; Severe head pain, vertigo & ringing in the ears will take the wind out of anyone's sails
I suffer from this also #1 reason why I refuse to drive because I have had episodes behind the wheel of my SUV. Also when an episode comes on I have to take a nap to have it go away
@pamharley003 Really...wow. I've had flareups when I was driving too, but so far I've been able to deal with 'em. If necessary I will pull over the first chance I get, then swivel the driver's seat back down & wait it out.
So far I haven't had to do that on the side lane of a freeway... 🤞🏻
If I may ask, what is your ailment? It sounds similar to my own.
@slowdecline48
I suffer from black outs where I have fallen numerous of times and been hospitalised because of it. I do not wish this on anyone and I am sorry your going through it too. Now we can be twins lol 🥰
😳 Jesus on toast, Pam... I've never blacked out because of my condition. Have definitely fallen a few times but so far, it's never been that serious. 🤞🏻
if you look in the interviews list in the Disability forum here, you'll find a link to one I did a while ago, back when I believed it was Meniére's disease. (Late last year I learned that was an incorrect diagnosis)
@pamharley003
@amiablePeace77
Cleaning so helps me to de-stress 🥰
@pamharley003
What keeps me motivated is trying to be the happiest and most peaceful version of myself that I can be!
Wanting to be there for my family keeps me motivated!
@pamharley003
@pamharley003 oddly enough, a lot of my motivation is related to my screen time. On days when I'm stuck in bed, staring at glowing rectangles for too long, I do not want to do anything. Cutting my screen time will drastically increase the amount of things I get done.
Also, feeling in control of things, because when I feel overwhelmed I don't do anything, just try to survive. But when I know it's all on me, I can usually find a little discipline to do something productive.
Overall, I also struggle with lower energy levels that are a result of some PTSD. The trauma itself doesn't haunt me anymore, but the physical damage the mental distress caused is not a fast fix. I'm doing much much much better than before, but it's still not completely what it used to be. But I got quite good at estimating my current levels, to know when to stop a task streak to avoid burnout (If I get something done, the dopamine boost will make me want to do it all now) and how much I can do, looking at the calendar for the next 2-3 days.
@pamharley003
I'm doing okay. Been abandoned or neglected or abused since I was in the womb. The systemic abandonment made me a target for anyone who didn't experience what I did and who use the system to get what they want. I'm confident in my accomplishments but full of fear and doubt.
I would say exercise and small steps help
Though perhaps more is needed if you are completely burned out
@pamharley003
for me, mostly by doing the stuff ive been procrastinating on
im not sure xd