Why You Lost your Motivation in 2021 (4 Research Based Ways to Get it Back!)

Ever had those mornings where you immediately wanted to crawl straight back into bed and to avoid facing the day? You have zero motivation to do anything. Your brain feels foggy. You can’t focus. Life feels purposeless and everything’s just a little… ‘meh’? Here’s the thing - it’s actually more common than you think (thanks to the extended pandemic 😞). Experts even have a name for: Languishing! In fact, a recent NY Times article references a prominent psychologist who suggests that Languishing is the most dominant state of 2021. So, if you’ve been feeling an unusual lack of motivation for your goals, work and just life in general, you’re not alone! Because let’s face it - motivation is what helps us feel like we’re moving forward. It gives us a sense of purpose. A sense of progress. And it’s also really important for wellbeing and feeling your best. In this episode, I’ll share the psychology behind why you feel ‘blah’ (it makes SO much sense once you understand it), and 4 simple research-based strategies to help you find your mojo again! ALL my best, Shadé --------- 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai

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EPISODE INFO

Released: June 1, 2021
Duration: 7m
Channel: Dr. Shadé Zahrai
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Ever had those mornings where you immediately wanted to crawl straight back into bed and to avoid facing the day? You have zero motivation to do anything. Your brain feels foggy. You can’t focus. Life feels purposeless and everything’s just a little… ‘meh’? Here’s the thing - it’s actually more common than you think (thanks to the extended pandemic 😞). Experts even have a name for: Languishing! In fact, a recent NY Times article references a prominent psychologist who suggests that Languishing is the most dominant state of 2021. So, if you’ve been feeling an unusual lack of motivation for your goals, work and just life in general, you’re not alone! Because let’s face it - motivation is what helps us feel like we’re moving forward. It gives us a sense of purpose. A sense of progress. And it’s also really important for wellbeing and feeling your best. In this episode, I’ll share the psychology behind why you feel ‘blah’ (it makes SO much sense once you understand it), and 4 simple research-based strategies to help you find your mojo again! ALL my best, Shadé --------- 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai

SPEAKERS

Dr. Shadé Zahrai
host
Organizational psychologist and leadership expert, sharing research-backed motivation and performance insights.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dr. Shadé Zahrai, featuring Dr. Shadé Zahrai, Why You Lost your Motivation in 2021 (4 Research Based Ways to Get it Back!) explores rekindling lost motivation by addressing languishing with four science tools The transcript frames widespread “meh days” during the pandemic as a psychological state called languishing, distinct from depression but marked by stagnation and low joy.

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