Bust That Slump: 16 Steps to Supercharge Your Motivation

Bust That Slump: 16 Steps to Supercharge Your Motivation

With some baby steps, you can get started down the road to positive change

Even the most motivated of us can feel unmotivated at times, in fact, sometimes we get into such a slump that even thinking about making positive changes seems too difficult.

It’s not hopeless! With some small steps, baby ones in fact, you can get started down the road to positive change.

Yes, I know, it seems impossible at times. You don’t feel like doing anything. I’ve been there, and in fact, I still feel that way from time to time. You’re not alone. But I’ve learned a few ways to break out of a slump, and we’ll take a look at those today.

This article was inspired by a reader request:

“I was wondering if you could do a piece on why it can be hard for someone to change direction and start taking control of their life. I have to say I’m in this boat and advice on getting out of my slump would be great.”

I feel this way sometimes. Let's use exercise as an example. When I fall out of my exercise routine, due to illness or injury or disruption from things going on in my life, it’s hard to get started again. I don’t even feel like thinking about it. But I’ve always found a way to break out of that slump, so here are some things I’ve learned along the way that have helped me and may be beneficial to you:

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