25B (no music): Hacks When You Can't Get Motivated to Do Anything

12/10/23 • 24 min

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Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, and can't get anything done? We all go through periods where life feels like a struggle and even the simplest tasks seem so hard. But there are ways to cope and make things easier.

This walking podcast episode is full of practical tips to help you survive and thrive when you're unmotivated, including:

Understanding why you're stuck: It's not laziness or lack of willpower. It's simply overwhelm, which zaps our energy and motivation.
Practicing self-compassion: Be kind to yourself. Shame and self-criticism only make things worse. Instead, focus on accepting your feelings and realizing that where you are is exactly where you need to be right now.
Start small: Don't try to do everything at once. Begin with tiny, manageable tasks.
Making things easy: Use paper plates, make one-pot meals, and simplify.
Being OK with imperfection: This is a no perfection zone. House not clean? Don't care. Just focus on getting through the day.
Tuning into your body: Listen to your body's signals. The body knows.
A physical thing: Sometimes, low energy and low motivation can be caused by a medical condition.
It’s good enough: Why right now, the best you can do is enough.

Additional Resources:

Mel Robbins’ podcast, episode 100, with KC Davis: 10 Genius Hacks to Keep Your Home Organized (When Getting Out of Bed Is Hard)
Walking and Talking Show website: walkingandtalking.show

NO MUSIC VERSION:
This episode has NO background walking music. If you want to walk to the beat, listen to episode 25A. There’s a bell at the halfway mark so you can turn around.
So, grab your walking shoes, take a deep breath, and join me for a coached walk (though you don't have to walk to listen).

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Grab your free guide to fitting walking into your busy day:

https://walkingandtalking.show

This walking podcast episode is full of practical tips to help you survive and thrive when you're unmotivated, including:

Understanding why you're stuck: It's not laziness or lack of willpower. It's simply overwhelm, which zaps our energy and motivation.
Practicing self-compassion: Be kind to yourself. Shame and self-criticism only make things worse. Instead, focus on accepting your feelings and realizing that where you are is exactly where you need to be right now.
Start small: Don't try to do everything at once. Begin with tiny, manageable tasks.
Making things easy: Use paper plates, make one-pot meals, and simplify.
Being OK with imperfection: This is a no perfection zone. House not clean? Don't care. Just focus on getting through the day.
Tuning into your body: Listen to your body's signals. The body knows.
A physical thing: Sometimes, low energy and low motivation can be caused by a medical condition.
It’s good enough: Why right now, the best you can do is enough.

Additional Resources:

Mel Robbins’ podcast, episode 100, with KC Davis: 10 Genius Hacks to Keep Your Home Organized (When Getting Out of Bed Is Hard)
Walking and Talking Show website: walkingandtalking.show

Support the show

Grab your free guide to fitting walking into your busy day:

https://walkingandtalking.show

Previous Episode

Ep 24A (w music): Bonding Over Cancer and Where Have I Been?

I'm going to confess something to you: I totally went on a sugar spree, temporarily ditching my healthy habits. I'm I'm OK with it.
When my amazing aunt was bravely fighting cancer, I realized how important it is to cut ourselves some slack and stop beating ourselves up .
We’ll dive into the importance of recognizing the choices we make during different seasons of our lives and giving ourselves a break. No more self-judgment, my friends. It's all about acceptance and understanding that we're only human.
I also share my aunt's heart-wrenching battle with colon cancer, our special moments together, and why I decided to step away from my life.
This episode has background walking music to keep you moving. If you prefer no music, listen to episode 24B. There’s a bell at the halfway mark so you can turn around if you’re walking outside.
So, grab your walking shoes, take a deep breath, and join me for a coached walk. Together, we'll clear our minds and appreciate the beauty of life.

Support the show

Grab your free guide to fitting walking into your busy day:

https://walkingandtalking.show

Next Episode

Get Started - Walking Challenge Day 1

Are you ready to turn your daily walks into a personalized journey of fitness, motivation, and fun?
Welcome to the Coached Walk Workout Challenge—a unique, 7-day engaging, and entirely FREE way to get you moving, motivated, and sticking to new and healthy habits.
Why Take the Challenge?

Elevate your daily walks from routine and mundane. The Coached Walking Challenge is not just about steps; it's a transformative adventure. The topics we’ll cover include:

The joy of movement
Hidden well-being and mental health benefits
Tips for getting your family and pets walking with you
How to walk mindfully
Are evening walks or morning walks better?
How walking unblocks creativity and helps you stay focused
And much more

The challenge is part of the walking podcast series, Walking and Talking with Helen.
A Challenge for Everyone and Every Level:
No matter your fitness level, this walking challenge meets you where you are. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned walker, I’ve got your back. It's not about big leaps; it's about small, sustainable steps that fit seamlessly into your life.
Slip on your walking shoes and let’s get started. Day 1 is here.
PS. You can start whenever you want. The day 1 episode is released on January 1, 2024 with a new challenge episode every day.
Community:
This challenge is designed for you to just jump in. For accountability, you can post photos or images of you walks, along with comments or questions, to your fave social media accounts using the hashtag #walktalkwithhelen. It's a way for us to all stay connected and be accountable.
Check out:
Day 2 - Mindful Walking

Support the show

Grab your free guide to fitting walking into your busy day:

https://walkingandtalking.show

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts - 25B (no music): Hacks When You Can't Get Motivated to Do Anything

Transcript

Guess who's back? Back again. Laryngitis is back. No, I don't have laryngitis anymore, but I did have it for three months and that really sucked.

Can you imagine me being quiet for three months? Yeah, me either.

So I did have laryngitis for three months and I don't really know what that was all about. I went to Norway with some extended family members and as soon as I got back I got sick. I didn't think anything of it. I kept testing negative for COVID. I got a sore throat, and I f