{"id":52700,"date":"2023-06-27T11:41:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T11:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=52700"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"lack-of-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Lack Of Motivation? Do These 5 Steps To Enhance Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#What_Causes_Lack_Of_Motivation\" >What Causes Lack Of Motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Is_Laziness_A_Lack_Of_Motivation\" >Is Laziness A Lack Of Motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#How_Do_You_Fix_Lack_Of_Motivation\" >How Do You Fix Lack Of Motivation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Build_Self-Discipline\" >Build Self-Discipline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Rest_During_Tough_Activities_And_Promise_Yourself_A_Reward_For_Completing_The_Action\" >Rest During Tough Activities And Promise Yourself A Reward For Completing The Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Go_for_A_Walk_Outside\" >Go for A Walk Outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Pair_An_Irritating_Task_With_Something_Enjoyable\" >Pair An Irritating Task With Something Enjoyable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Seek_Out_Professional_Help\" >Seek Out Professional Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#How_To_Gain_Motivation\" >How To Gain Motivation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Practice_Self-Care\" >Practice Self-Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#Practice_Self-Compassion\" >Practice Self-Compassion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#How_To_Deal_With_Lack_Of_Motivation\" >How To Deal With Lack Of Motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#What_Causes_Fatigue_And_Lack_Of_Motivation\" >What Causes Fatigue And Lack Of Motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#What_Causes_Laziness_And_Lack_Of_Motivation\" >What Causes Laziness And Lack Of Motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#How_Does_Lack_Of_Motivation_Affect_Mental_Health\" >How Does Lack Of Motivation Affect Mental Health?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/lack-of-motivation\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you still remember the last time you listened to a podcast about motivation and reflected on your life changes? Or the time wherein you ingested many books for self-improvement and felt slightly motivated for the first few days, but then your desires were demolished days after? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I bet the authors of the podcast or the words in the book made you excited. This is how motivation usually works. It\u2019s a short-term pleasure \u2013 a sweet enthusiasm driving you to commit to a certain action.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you experienced being proud and excited with all the plans and goals you have made or started? But due to something stressful, you found yourself not sleeping well \u2013 feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disappointed. It then leads to fatigue, depression, and apathy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these things affect your motivation negatively. Lack of motivation causes you to stop, lie in your bed, and immerse in self-loathing. You\u2019re losing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dance-for-mental-health\/\">motivation<\/a> to work out, study, and eat healthily. If this has ever happened to you, no worries, you are not alone here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following article, you are about to unravel the causes of why you lack motivation. So if you\u2019re suffering because you lack motivation, do these 5 steps to enhance your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><\/span><b>What Causes Lack Of Motivation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what state you\u2019re in now, there is a reason for that. The same works for what causes you to lack motivation. You just don\u2019t lose it on its own, there could be internal, external, or both that cause it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a list of the most common reasons why you feel unmotivated to do things. Not all of the points apply to your situation but you may find the root of your problem:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re a perfectionist. Recall your latest situations when you desired to reach unrealistic goals. For instance, you set a goal to do a 1-hour workout but instead had the power to only commit to 35 minutes. You call yourself out for not completing the exercise at the appointed time. You have no motivation to exercise the next time as you demand too much from yourself and get frustrated when something goes wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You procrastinate a lot. You voluntarily delay doing certain actions due to your negative attitude or emotions about them. The causes may be different. It could be because the task may seem too challenging for you, or you doubt you will do it right (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/03\/25\/smarter-living\/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re overwhelmed with daily tasks. You may need to go to work, do groceries, pick up your kids from school (in case you have them), prepare something, do house chores, go to creative classes, and so on. Although some daily tasks make you content, when you get too many of them, your emotions can shift from calm to anxious. The more anxious you are, the less motivation you have to complete daily actions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neurosciencenews.com\/motivation-anxiety-20241\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t set specific goals. Sometimes when we want to commit to something beneficial, we usually forget about our goals after the starting process. If you don\u2019t know why you aspire to eat less junk food, reduce screen time, or walk daily for 15 minutes, you may find no sense in doing this.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You relieve negative stress in your life. A fight with a beloved partner, quitting your job, a catastrophic event in your country, or your last breakup can tightly link to your lack of motivation. Any stressful event loading you with negative emotions leads to fatigue, dissatisfaction, and overall frustration. You see no sense in the beneficial activities and indulge in negativity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re jealous of other people on social media. Do you often scroll through the posts of your favorite public personalities? If yes, then you get either motivated to keep up with them or discouraged as their life seems perfect compared to yours. Social media scrolling leads to dissatisfaction, lack of motivation, and even depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/tween-and-teen-health\/in-depth\/teens-and-social-media-use\/art-20474437\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last point is not only common among teens but adolescents as well. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6537508\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that adults who check out social media daily evoke depressive symptoms. Additionally, online harassment and comparison with \u201cperfect\u201d bodies lead to low self-esteem and self-loathing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, people often scroll down on their phones before turning in, which leads to poor quality of your sleep. Sleep deprivation can impair your mental and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-fitness\/\">physical health<\/a>. As you can see, the causes for the lack of motivation are connected to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health-journaling\/\"><i>Why Mental Health Journaling Matters (And How To Start Yourself)<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5961-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lack of motivation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5961.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5961-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5961.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5961.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Laziness_A_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><\/span><b>Is Laziness A Lack Of Motivation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laziness and lack of motivation have one main similarity: you don\u2019t do anything. However, these both states are quite different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laziness evokes the intention not to do anything while demotivation means you don\u2019t see any sense in doing certain activities due to negative states.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of laziness is when your Monday routine starts with a small yoga class in the morning. But one day, you feel lazy to do yoga and choose to sleep longer. Your laziness will vanish in time and you\u2019re more likely to complete the yoga session the next time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas, lack of motivation is when you wake up feeling anxious, bummed, or depressed. You doubt the importance of yoga classes; overwhelmed with the internal fight between \u201cI have to do this\u201d and \u201cWhat\u2019s the point of doing it anyway?\u201d. You give up and no longer do yoga classes as you simply see no sense in this activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, motivation and laziness set different behaviors. Laziness is a short-term condition you can cure with discipline. Meanwhile, lack of motivation is a long-term depressing state, leaving you with nothing but dissatisfaction and a lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-preparation-for-weight-loss\/\">self-care<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Fix_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><\/span><b>How Do You Fix Lack Of Motivation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of motivation and energy might be tough, no matter what life challenges you\u2019re dealing with. You desire to get rid of a nagging feeling of self-destruction, but how on Earth can you do that?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is that everything can be fixed but only with little effort. So we will introduce to you the five effective and easy ways to fix your lack of motivation and have a fresh start in your career, romantic life, and any other sphere.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yes, some of them may seem too primitive, but they are truly <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health-and-sports\/\">effective<\/a>. Remember, every victory begins with small steps. No need to strive for unrealistic results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may start by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building self-discipline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resting during tough activities and promising yourself a reward for completing the action<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going for a walk outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pairing an irritating task with something enjoyable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking out professional help<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43340 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5960-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lack of motivation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5960.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5960-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5960.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Self-Discipline\"><\/span><strong>Build Self-Discipline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-discipline is your ability to do certain things even though you don\u2019t really want to do them. Self-control allows you to complete actions and gain impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-foods-for-hormone-balance\/\">results<\/a>. Plus, it affects your overall well-being and leads to satisfaction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/jopy.12050\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing is, with enough discipline, you gain essential atomic habits that positively impact your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, your mood and physical state get better, and you automatically feel motivated as you control yourself. Setting up self-discipline may not be easy, but it is attainable. Start with setting your goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you need to lose weight but have a sweet tooth, you can perform these essential steps to demolish the lack of motivation and start eating better:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a specific object. Instead of 3 candy bars, you\u2019ll enjoy only 1. Be as specific as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an environment for improvements. Make sure the healthy food is visible to you, such as putting a plate of fruits beside your bed. Substituting processed sweets with fruits is a good idea for overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of junk food you consume and look for alternatives online.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to cook nutritious meals on your own and jot down your favorite meals for every day on a piece of paper or your online calendar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that being said, create <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-meals-a-day\/\">self-discipline<\/a> by setting specific goals and creating a positive environment around you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rest_During_Tough_Activities_And_Promise_Yourself_A_Reward_For_Completing_The_Action\"><\/span><strong>Rest During Tough Activities And Promise Yourself A Reward For Completing The Action<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every workout routine requires rest. You need to rest as it is the time wherein you allow your muscles to gain more power to continue exercising. Without efficient rest, you can end up with injuries or lack the energy to do the training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same applies to other activities. Your boss gave you a boring job, such as writing a few reviews on some websites, and you lack the motivation to do it. You either procrastinate or write reviews reluctantly. The more reluctant you are, the more it will negatively affect the quality of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-oil-bath-for-sore-muscles\/\">your work<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can change your attitude once you set to rest for 10 minutes after an hour of work and promise yourself a reward (go out with your friends or order your favorite pizza). Knowing something pleasant is waiting for you at the finish line invigorates your mood to complete an action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_for_A_Walk_Outside\"><\/span><strong>Go for A Walk Outside<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6064756\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demonstrate that brisk walking for even just 10 minutes per day may elevate <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/side-plank-alternative\/\">your mood<\/a>. Being in nature allows you to rejuvenate your brain, which helps you tackle a tedious task. It\u2019s up to you if you\u2019d prefer the walking area, a busty street, a tranquil park, or an isolated lake. As long as this place feels comfortable for you to relax and regain the power to do things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-art-therapy\/\"><i>The Benefits Of Art Therapy For Mental Health<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41478 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pair_An_Irritating_Task_With_Something_Enjoyable\"><\/span><strong>Pair An Irritating Task With Something Enjoyable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What could be the reason why you don\u2019t want to do certain things? It might be because you either feel bored, agitated, anxious, or lonely doing them. Rarely anyone enjoys tidying up the house or folding the laundry. No worries as you can fix this problem as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming the lack of motivation is easier by combining your boring task with amusing activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this list of examples you can incorporate into your dreaded task:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to music while running<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calling your relative or friend while you\u2019re cleaning the house<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting a scented candle while you\u2019re working on your laptop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inviting a friend to run errands with you and promise them a thank-you dinner at the end<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning on your favorite show or movie while you\u2019re folding laundry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the fun activities don\u2019t impair your performance. Watching something while writing an essay can slow down your process, or talking to a friend while sprucing up the place may distract you from understanding what you\u2019re doing. So make sure to pair up your tasks wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seek_Out_Professional_Help\"><\/span><strong>Seek Out Professional Help<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your motivation remains stably low for a few weeks and all the aforementioned ways don\u2019t help you, then you need to contact a physician. The thing is, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of motivation to do anything may affect your job performance, and even relationships with your family, friends, or loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You suffer from the irritating feeling of dissatisfaction and even activities that seemed pleasurable in the past no longer make you content. Don\u2019t wait for your state to worsen and schedule an appointment with your physician.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor may also refer you to a mental health professional to determine if you lost motivation due to mental illnesses. Your treatment may involve therapy, medication, or both. While some doctors may prescribe special vitamins for lack of energy and motivation, and give you essential guidelines on how to promote your overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Gain_Motivation\"><\/span><b>How To Gain Motivation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two award-winning ways to gain motivation: self-care and self-compassion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Self-Care\"><\/span><strong>Practice Self-Care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing self-care may help your body and mind feel better. If you don\u2019t take care of your physical and emotional health properly, it may cause sleep deprivation that can give you a bad mood, hence, your lack of motivation aggravates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these basic steps on a self-care checklist to promote your well-being:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do workouts, or at least stay active. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/basics\/adults\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activities and two days of muscle-strengthening activity a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get plenty of good sleep. With enough sleep, you have the energy to complete things and maintain a healthier weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink enough water and eat a healthy diet. By the way, the antioxidant glutathione plays a big role in keeping you motivated. Thus, include raw avocados, asparagus, potatoes, and raw spinach in your diet as they include this antioxidant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/do-antioxidants-have-the-power-to-improve-motivation#Is-nutrition-enough-for-motivation?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make time for leisure and your interests. Spend at least one hour on something you find enjoyable during the day. It can be a book reading, painting, or simply going to the movies with friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use healthy coping skills to deal with stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid unhealthy habits, such as binge eating and drinking too many fizzy beverages and alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38786 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5706-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lack of motivation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5706.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5706-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5706.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5706.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Self-Compassion\"><\/span><strong>Practice Self-Compassion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be too hard on yourself, calling yourself out even for minor mistakes. Your harsh self-criticism does not only spoil your mood but leaves you with no motivation to do anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S027273581200092X?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Psychology Review<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discovered that self-compassion decreases psychological distress, reduces the harmful effects of stress, and lowers the symptoms of anxiety and depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to feel better and gain motivation, be more gentle to yourself. Don\u2019t beat yourself up for eating that high-calorie candy bar or making too many mistakes in the school paper. Realize that you\u2019re a human being who can\u2019t do everything immaculately. If you fail something today, you may learn from your mistake and do better tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Deal_With_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><\/span><strong>How To Deal With Lack Of Motivation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first and foremost task is to understand the roots of your problem. Once you uncover the causes, you can start fixing your lack of motivation by practicing self-care, building self-discipline, pairing boring activities with enjoyable things, rewarding yourself for succeeding in small challenges, and going for a walk. If none of these helps, seek out professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Fatigue_And_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Fatigue And Lack Of Motivation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stressful situations and overwhelming yourself with tons of dreaded tasks can elevate your anxiety and spoil your desire to do anything. All these things may exhaust you, leaving you with fatigue. Thus, you need to find time to rest or enjoy hobbies to maintain good spirits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Laziness_And_Lack_Of_Motivation\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Laziness And Lack Of Motivation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main causes of laziness and lack of motivation are different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here are some of the possible causes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t set specific goals, and therefore, don\u2019t understand why this beneficial action is worth your time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You procrastinate a lot as this task evokes negative emotions in you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You neglect healthy sleep and diet, which makes you less energetic to even get out of bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Lack_Of_Motivation_Affect_Mental_Health\"><\/span><strong>How Does Lack Of Motivation Affect Mental Health?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly though, poor mental health can be the main cause of the lack of motivation. However, it\u2019s not always the case. But if we talk about the influence of loss of motivation on mental health we should highlight a few points: you may have memory issues as you lack concentration when you do something reluctantly, have low energy to do things, and may even spoil your relationships with coworkers, friends, and family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following article, you\u2019ve discovered the main causes of the lack of motivation, which involve perfectionism, procrastination, jampacked daily activities, negative stressful situations, and social media anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are suffering from a lack of motivation, you can do these 5 steps to enhance your life: build self-discipline, rest and reward yourself for the completed tasks, stroll outside, pair your boring tasks with engaging activities, and search for professional help. Additionally, you should take good care of your body and stay more compassionate to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering_From_The_Lack_Of_Motivation\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you still remember the last time you listened to a podcast about motivation and reflected on your life changes? Or the time wherein you ingested many books for self-improvement and felt slightly motivated for the first few days, but then your desires were demolished days after? 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Or the time wherein you ingested many books for self-improvement and felt slightly motivated for the first few days, but then your desires were demolished days after? <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">I bet the authors of the podcast or the words in the book made you excited. This is how motivation usually works. It\u2019s a short-term pleasure \u2013 a sweet enthusiasm driving you to commit to a certain action.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Have you experienced being proud and excited with all the plans and goals you have made or started? But due to something stressful, you found yourself not sleeping well \u2013 feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disappointed. It then leads to fatigue, depression, and apathy.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">All these things affect your motivation negatively. Lack of motivation causes you to stop, lie in your bed, and immerse in self-loathing. You\u2019re losing <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dance-for-mental-health\/\\\">motivation<\/a> to work out, study, and eat healthily. If this has ever happened to you, no worries, you are not alone here.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In the following article, you are about to unravel the causes of why you lack motivation. So if you\u2019re suffering because you lack motivation, do these 5 steps to enhance your life.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Causes Lack Of Motivation?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">No matter what state you\u2019re in now, there is a reason for that. The same works for what causes you to lack motivation. You just don\u2019t lose it on its own, there could be internal, external, or both that cause it.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Here\u2019s a list of the most common reasons why you feel unmotivated to do things. 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