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Many of us think we have a motivation problem.

We call ourselves lazy.
We say we’re procrastinating.
We wait to “feel ready.”

But motivation isn’t a personality trait — and it isn’t something you have to wait for.

In this episode, psychologist and art therapist Amy Backos breaks down what 70 years of research actually says about motivation — including intrinsic vs. extrinsic drive, expectancy–value theory, attribution styles, and self-efficacy — and why labeling yourself “unmotivated” quietly undermines your ability to act.

You’ll learn:

• What motivation really is (and what it isn’t)
• Why calling yourself lazy backfires neurologically and psychologically
• The simple formula that predicts whether you’ll take action
• How your internal “story” shapes effort and persistence
• ACT-based cognitive defusion tools to stop believing every thought your mind throws at you
• How to act before you feel ready

If you’ve been waiting for motivation to show up before starting your creative work, this conversation will change how you approach action entirely.

Because you don’t need more motivation.

You need a different relationship with your thoughts.

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