MC shares in this episode how relying on the feeling of motivation for our health changes is not the place to start.

Recognizing that Motivation is an emotion, not a strategy.

It comes and goes, so if your health plan depends on it, your progress will rise and fall with your mood, energy, stress, hormones, sleep, or even the weather.

Real change comes from things that don't shift day to day.

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🔒 What Actually Drives Long-Term Health Change

1. Identity versus Motivation

When you start acting like the type of person you want to become, the behaviors stick.

Example:

Instead of "I need motivation to eat healthier,"

shift to: "I'm becoming someone who chooses nourishing foods."

Identity gives you stability when motivation drops.

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2. Systems versus Willpower

Motivation requires effort.

Systems reduce friction.

Examples of systems that work:

• Healthy food prepped once, so you don't have to decide daily

• Workouts scheduled like appointments

• A wind-down routine that triggers sleep automatically

• A default grocery list you don't think about

Systems make the healthy choice the easy choice.

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3. Environment versus Discipline

Your environment nudges you more than motivation ever could.

Examples:

• Water bottle on your desk

• Shoes by the door

• Phone charging in another room at night

• Fruits/veggies at eye level in the fridge

You follow your environment subconsciously.

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4. Tiny Habits versus Big Goals

Motivation loves big goals…But your brain loves small, repeatable wins.

Tiny habits:

• 2-minute walk after meals

• 1 healthy swap per day

• 5 deep breaths before reacting

• Gym for 15 minutes instead of 60

Small is sustainable. Sustainability becomes life-changing.

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5. Emotional Regulation versus "Feeling Motivated"

Most health problems aren't caused by lack of motivation —

they're caused by:

• overwhelm

• stress

• emotional fatigue

• perfectionism

• guilt cycles

Learn to regulate your emotions, and consistency becomes easier than motivation.

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💡 A better question than "How do I stay motivated?"

Ask:

"How can I design my life so I don't ned motivation?"

These can help you build:

• a system

• a habit loop

• an identity script

• or a daily routine

That makes health feel automatic and natural.

Any Behavioral change takes time and daily practice. We don't suddenly show up each day doing all of the things we desire for our health. BUT if we take small daily actions that fit into our schedule, we will be able to look back next year and realize the significant changes we made.

We have this one precious life—let's live it intentionally!

🌿💚 📌 Disclaimer: The views shared here are solely for education and entertainment. They are not endorsed by my employer or any affiliated companies. This content reflects personal perspectives, and I encourage everyone to consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.