Weekly Happiness Note August 28th, 2025
How to Boost Motivation When You Have None
“Motivation grows in small steps, not giant leaps.”
Happy Thursday,
When you’re stuck, it’s easy to think you need a big breakthrough. But change starts in the smallest moments—one step, one choice, one reset at a time. This week’s Happiness Note shares ways to reignite your motivation when it feels like you have none. Gentle, practical shifts that remind you: you already have what it takes to move forward.
In gratitude, ❤ Emily
This week’s topic and inspiration come from the article: “5 Evidence-Backed Strategies to Boost Motivation When You Have None.”
💛 Remember the Good
Motivation may dip, but remembering the good can bring perspective. Leaning into gratitude and optimism has a way of uplevelling motivation, even if it’s a slight boost. Resilience is not luck—it’s choosing to rise, sometimes crawl, through life’s storms. Remembering that small steps make a difference can help you find strength when it feels absent.
Tip to remember the good:
When you feel overwhelmed by obstacles, recall times in your life when you’ve overcome challenges, and remind yourself that you can do it again. You’ve got this! Just take one small step toward what feels good.
🌿 Feel Your Best
A powerful strategy to improve motivation and feel better is to “slow down to speed up”. More action isn’t always the way to get more done; it can burn us out and lead to overwhelm. A good night’s sleep and regular breaks replenish energy, restore focus, and allow creativity to flow. Giving yourself permission to rest is not a sign of weakness—it will help you feel your best and provide you with renewed energy to show up fully.
Tip to feel your best:
Prioritize rest. When you feel stuck, try pausing for sleep, downtime, or a short break before diving back in.
🔄 Reset as Needed
When momentum is lost, shifting your attention can reset your mindset. Brief breaks improve focus and motivation. Rather than pushing through with frustration, choose to step away, redirect your energy toward something uplifting, and return renewed.
Tip for a reset:
Intentionally divert your attention to something you enjoy, then revisit your task with fresh eyes.
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