Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing — it just means your brain needs movement. In this episode of Optimistic Energy, Matty G breaks down why life can feel stagnant and how small, science-backed shifts can restart your motivation.We talk about:How chronic stress affects dopamine and motivation (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023)Why mental “background apps” drain your energy faster than you realiseThe power of the 2-Minute Rule, based on James Clear’s habit formation frameworkHow “Activation Energy” in psychology explains why action triggers motivation (McDaniel et al., Psychological Review)How small environmental or behavioural changes increase momentum (Harvard Business Review analyses on micro-habits & behaviour change)You’ll learn how to:Identify what’s draining your energyMake one small shift that breaks the stagnation loopTake action before you feel readyBuild motivation through movement rather than waiting for inspiration•National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). “Dopamine, Reward, and Motivation.” Updated 2023.•James Clear. Atomic Habits (2018). — Source of the “2-Minute Rule.”•McDaniel, M. A. et al. “The role of activation energy in cognitive tasks.” Psychological Review.•Harvard Business Review. Articles on micro-habits, behavioural change, and productivity (multiple authors, 2019–2023).•American Psychological Association (APA). Stress & cognitive load research summaries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/optimisticnrgy--5716645/support.

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