Listen "Three Uncomfortable Truths About Monday Motivation"
Episode Synopsis
Right, grab your brew because I'm about to ruin Monday motivation for you forever.Today we're tackling three uncomfortable truths about why all that "Monday motivation" content is actually keeping you more stuck than a pair of skinny jeans after Christmas dinner. And honestly? You'll thank me for it.I'm sharing my own Monday morning disaster - where I spent more time consuming motivation than actually doing anything that mattered. Because here's the thing about running a podcast called "Choosing Happy" - people expect you to have your life sorted. Spoiler alert: I absolutely don't.By the end of this chat, you'll understand why motivation is basically emotional chocolate - feels amazing in the moment, gives you a proper high, then leaves you crashed out wondering why you feel worse than when you started.What you'll discover:Why motivation isn't fuel - it's a drug that keeps you coming back for more hitsHow "getting motivated" is actually procrastination wearing a fancy outfitWhy the motivation industry needs you to stay dependent (and how to break free)What to do instead when Sunday night dread hitsThe uncomfortable truth? The most productive people I know are often the least motivated. They just do the work whether they feel like it or not.So if you're tired of that cycle of Sunday night planning, Monday morning panic, and Wednesday "where did my week go?" - this one's for you.Next week: Why your weekend habits reveal everything about your real priorities. Trust me, you're not going to like it. But you'll probably need to hear it.Key Moments:00:01 - Why I'm ruining Monday motivation forever01:00 - My actual Monday morning disaster (not some made-up client story)04:48 - Truth #1: Motivation is a drug, not fuel07:04 - Truth #2: Monday motivation = procrastination in disguise09:00 - Truth #3: The motivation industry keeps you dependent11:27 - What to do instead of getting motivatedYour challenge: Next Monday, skip the motivational content entirely. Pick one thing - one actual thing - and do it before you allow yourself to consume any "motivation." Watch what happens.Ready for more uncomfortable truths?Join my Sunday Newsletter where we're redefining what it means to thrive without the fluff: Sunday NewsletterTired of the same patterns keeping you stuck?Check out the Pattern Breaker Coaching Program: www.choosinghappy.co.uk/pattern-breakerWant to dive deeper? Drop me an email: [email protected] the conversation: Community | Buy me a coffeeIf you would like to support the podcast you can drop a donation here:Support this Podcast Stop getting ready to get ready, and just... start.
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