Doing It Anyway: Breaking Free of the Motivation Trap
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Ever found yourself whining "I don’t wanna" about things you know are good for you—like working out, planning, or finally sending that email? You're not alone. In this episode, Christina pulls back the curtain on those everyday moments when motivation is nowhere to be found and reminds us that desire isn’t required to take aligned action. She shares her personal tricks for moving through resistance, decoding whether your “I don’t wanna” is laziness or misalignment, and how becoming your own personal butler for your future self can actually feel kind of luxurious.
Whether you’re feeling a little slumpy or deep in a motivational rut, this episode will help you shift your energy, reconnect with your purpose, and show up for yourself—even when you’d rather do anything else.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why it’s normal to resist even the things you like doing
- How to decode your “I don’t wanna” voice and know what it’s really saying
- Three powerful ways to shift out of resistance and into aligned action
- How to treat your future self like royalty (with simple habits that feel good)
- Why whining, stomping, and still doing the thing can be part of your growth
Key Moments:
– The truth about “not wanting to” even when it’s good for us
– How to tell if it’s resistance or misalignment
– Why leaning into discomfort can be a game-changer
– Becoming your own butler: the joy of helping future you
– You don’t have to want to—you just have to show up
Read more here; https://christinaslaback.com/2025/05/14/i-dont-wanna-but-im-doing-it-anyway/
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