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Why motivation disappears (and how to get it back)
On YouTube: Behavioral Activation- How to Get Motivated to Do Stuff that You Don't Want to Do. Anxiety Course 30
Category: School & Parents11 Min WatchSource: Therapy in a Nutshell
Emma McAdam, LMFT
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Waiting to “feel like it” keeps you stuck — motivation is often a result of action, not a prerequisite.
- Pick something enjoyable, that gives a sense of accomplishment, or that connects you with someone.
- Start embarrassingly small. Energy tends to show up after you begin, not before.
Quick notes we pulled for fast reading — not a transcript, and not a substitute for the video.
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