Episode 20 - Stop Waiting to Feel Motivated (Do This Instead)

Ever feel like your motivation packs its bags and leaves the second you commit to something new? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Midlife Mud, Morgan and Chris get real about why motivation is so hard to hold onto, and what actually works to keep moving forward.

They talk about:

• Why that first burst of excitement always seems to fade

• The myth that you have to “feel motivated” before you take action

• How small steps can create momentum (and motivation!)

• What really gets in the way — burnout, hormones, decision fatigue, even social media pressure

• Why aligning goals with what actually matters to you is the key to keeping momentum

This conversation is part pep talk, part reality check, and part permission slip to stop beating yourself up. If you’ve been wondering why you can’t just “push through” or why your willpower feels broken, this one’s for you.

👟 Takeaway: Motivation isn’t a personality trait,  it’s a moving target. Learn how to meet it where it is, create it when it’s missing, and give yourself a break along the way.