144. The Myth of Motivation (and What Actually Gets You Moving)

Ask me a question or let me know what you think!Many of us think we have a motivation problem.We call ourselves lazy.We say we’re procrastinating.We wait to “feel ready.”But motivation isn’t a personality trait — and it isn’t something you have to wait for.In this episode, psychologist and art therapist Amy Backos breaks down what 70 years of research actually says about motivation — including intrinsic vs. extrinsic drive, expectancy–value theory, attribution styles, and self-efficacy — and why labeling yourself “unmotivated” quietly undermines your ability to act.You’ll learn:What motivation really is (and what it isn’t)Why calling yourself lazy backfires neurologically and psychologicallyThe simple formula that predicts whether you’ll take actionHow your internal “story” shapes effort and persistenceACT-based cognitive defusion tools to stop believing every thought your mind throws at youHow to act before you feel readyIf you’ve been waiting for motivation to show up before starting your creative work, this conversation will change how you approach action entirely.Because you don’t need more motivation.You need a different relationship with your thoughts.Support the showExplore the Modern Creative Woman Communityhttps://moderncreativewoman.comFree Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletterhttps://moderncreativewoman.com/subscribe-to-the-creative-woman/Connect with Dr. Amy on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dramybackos/