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21 Tiny Stories for Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation

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This morning I didn’t feel like doing anything.  It’s a combination of exhaustion from a few days of hard work. I couldn’t motivate myself to do anything important, which is a rare occurrence for me.  I just felt completely drained.  I started overthinking things and doubting myself, and wondering whether anything I do is worthwhile. I sat there in this funk for nearly an hour and wondered how to snap out of it.  Should I just forget about today?  Should I just give up on this project in front of me, because I’m not as good at it as I thought I was? “I feel so drained, so uninspired.  I’m stuck again!  My mind is spinning with worry and overwhelm and just a general lack of enthusiasm.  Anything you could share?  What’s something small I could reflect on and try to remember when I’ve lost my motivation?” While there are many approaches to momentary self-motivation, reflecting on and learning from other people’s stories is paramou...