25. Motivation Is a Scam: this is Why the Spark Comes AFTER the Action

<p>You&#39;ve been sold a lie about motivation.</p><p>That one day you’ll magically wake up feeling inspired, energised, clear and READY… and <em>then</em> you’ll finally do the thing.</p><p>Start the workout. Launch the idea. Take the action. Change your life....</p><p>But what if motivation doesn’t actually come <em>before</em> the thing? What if it comes <em>after</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this fiery pep-talk episode, we’re unpacking the truth about motivation, momentum and why so many of us stay stuck waiting to <em>feel ready</em> before we start showing up for ourselves.</p><p>This episode dives into:<br>✨ Why action creates momentum</p><p>✨ The psychology behind “motion breeds motivation”</p><p>✨ Why you stay stuck in low-energy cycles</p><p>✨ Momentum psychology </p><p>✨ How environments interrupt stagnation</p><p>✨ Why the things you resist are often the doorway to your growth<br></p><p>Because the reality is…<br>the spark you’re waiting for often doesn’t arrive while you’re sitting still overthinking your life.</p><p>It arrives when you move. When you take the first step before you feel fully ready.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Claire on instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themoodmaker.podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>@themoodmaker.podcast</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong></strong></p><p>or our retreat page<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amillastudio/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠ <strong>@amillastudio</strong>⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Explore our upcoming 5 night Bali Retreat <a href="https://www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/bali" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/bali</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Explore our upcoming 3 night Winter Reset Retreat in Tassie</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/tasmania" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠<strong>https://www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/tasmania</strong>⁠</a><strong></strong></p>