What's messing with your mojo? ✨

What to watch after Ted Lasso | Motivation blocks | A quick poll | Last-chance to subscribe to attend tonight's workshop | And much more

Happy Humpday!

Thanks to all of you who answered our quick poll last week! You overwhelmingly cited Motivation as the biggest barrier to reaching your goals.

Here are 5 common factors that can contribute to low motivation:

1. Lack of clear, compelling goals: When we don't have clear goals or a strong sense of purpose, it can be challenging to stay motivated. Without a clear direction or something to strive for, motivation tends to diminish.

2. Overwhelming tasks: Feeling overwhelmed by a large task or a series of tasks can lead to a lack of motivation. When the workload feels too daunting or unmanageable, it's easy to lose motivation and become disengaged.

3. Fear of failure: Fear of failure can paralyze motivation. When we are afraid of making mistakes or believe we won't succeed, we can feel demotivated to even try. The fear of not meeting expectations can be a powerful block.

4. External factors: External circumstances, such as a negative work environment, unsupportive relationships, or lack of resources, can significantly impact motivation. If the external factors are demotivating or hindering progress, it can be challenging to maintain motivation.

5. Burnout and fatigue: Prolonged periods of stress, excessive workload, or lack of adequate rest can lead to burnout and fatigue. When we feel mentally and physically exhausted, motivation tends to suffer. Check out our latest episode with Alexis Nelson to hear how stress impacted not just her mindset, but her body.

---

Next up on The Uplifters Podcast

This Friday, you’ll meet Lisa Crozier, a woman who on the outside looks “perfect”, but who has learned that letting go of perfectionism is the path to true love and healing.

I went into a deep depression, and I became an alcoholic. Going through that experience and becoming involved in recovery, I found purpose and personal healing and spiritual growth like I never could have possibly imagined.

Lisa Crozier

---

Join us for our next Uplifters Workshop

Our next Uplifters Workshop is tonight!

We aren’t always consciously aware of the connection between our minds and bodies, but research shows that our thoughts have a profound impact on our physical experience. In this workshop, we will look at how you can use an awareness of your Mind-Body connection as a superpower that allows you to move through pain and other physical blocks. This workshop is co-hosted by

Julie B. Hughes

who has generously offered a free copy of her book to every attendee!

If you’ve been curious about our Uplifters Workshops and unsure whether to join, reply to this email and let me know. I’d love to have you join the workshop, this evening, as my guest, no paid subscription required.

---

Quick Boosts

• If you’re missing Ted Lasso and looking for another charming and Uplifting series, check out this series that absolutely melts my heart.

• Want more on living a full, free life? Listen to this wonderful conversation between Julia Louis Dreyfus and Jane Fonda that my friend Alyse and I both loved.

• Suffering from chronic pain or fatigue like Alexis Nelson? Listen to this podcast series.

---

Who would you like to hear from on The Uplifters Podcast?

Maybe she’s a woman you know that you believe would inspire others. Or perhaps she’s someone you admire from afar. Maybe it’s a specific challenge or skill you want to learn more about. Whatever or whoever it is, let me know by replying to this message, commenting below, or leaving me a voicemail. This show belongs to all of us, so let’s work together to make it something truly valuable to all of us.

---

See you on Friday! In the meantime, Listen to the latest episode of The Uplifters Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, or YouTube. This work is entirely listener supported, so if you appreciate these stories, please sponsor us. And then join us tonight for our next Uplifter Workshop.

Let’s keep rising higher, together, 💓

Aransas