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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 21 MIN

8. Inspiration and motivation are OVER RATED

from UnLightened: A Guide to Freedom for Messy Humans · host Amanda Gold

Are you telling yourself you'd do the thing but you just don't feel inspired? Are you not taking action because you don't feel motivated? Then this one's for you.  Those are common things we wait around for but they're actually overrated, and even unnecessary to take action and make progress towards your goals.  In this episode of *Unlightened*, I'm calling BS on the myth that you have to *feel like it* to do the thing. Whether it's art, laundry, applying for the job, or chasing your dreams, waiting for a lightning bolt of inspiration is usually just "I don't feel like it" in disguise. But don't worry—I'm not here to teach you how to force yourself to do all the things. This is about how to relate to yourself with love and kindness, not pressure and shame. You'll learn how to move forward when you don't feel like it, how to spot the difference between aligned effort and self-bullying, and how to generate real motivation when you want it. This one's for the couch goblins, the perfectionists, and the beautiful messy humans who want more aliveness, not more "shoulds." Let's go. Also? I'm so glad you're here! And I'd love to hear from you. Message me at [email protected] to share your questions, thoughts and take-aways, or suggestions for future episodes. and here are some fun things to click on: Here's my website!  If you want to get on my email list (to get updates on free classes, new workshops, events, helpful tips, random fun links to click on, and to be the first to know when my small group TIGER MYSTICS is open) sign up here!   If you wanna follow me on facebook, go here.   If you want to hire me as your personal coach (or just wanna find out more about it), you can book a free consultation call right here!   If you want to just have virtual coffee sometime, and talk about art and life and such, click here!   If you want to see a picture of my cats, click here.    You're the best, go get 'em tiger. 

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