Why Motivation Isn’t What Moves Us Forward - Especially for Young People

This episode explores what motivation really is - and why relying on it can set us up for frustration. Motivation isn’t a stable or reliable resource; it rises and falls with mood, energy levels, stress, and life circumstances. Waiting to “feel motivated” often means waiting indefinitely.Instead, the focus shifts to building discipline through small, consistent habits that carry us forward even on low-energy days. The episode reflects on how showing up imperfectly still counts, and how progress is often quiet, gradual, and unglamorous.Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowkaFor more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of beingEpisode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal GrowthEpisode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy WorldEpisode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over PerfectionEpisode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others ThinkStrong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened