FINDING MOTIVATION | How To Push Through on Low Energy Days

What to do on those days (or weeks) when the motivation and energy disappears and you need some inspiration to keep going.
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[@auag19]

I woke up feeling blegh today, literally just knocked out on the couch while reading. Just woke up from that nap and now I'm feeling much better. Sometimes what makes me feel worse is the self judgement, but once I let that shit go and allow my body to just be (and mind) it usually gets lighter and then I can proceed with my day. Unfortunately this nap was a luxury that I know not everyone can take😢😅

[@ARachelB]

This is sooo incredibly valuable! I experienced severe burnout to the point where I became very sick and needed to stop working. I’ve learned to better care for myself with some of these exact tips. I feel like this needs to be talked about more and so glad to see a coffee talk about it ❤

[@summerhibbard9360]

Ok. I'm in the middle of this and I'm horrified I ruined my body as I now have chronic pain. I'm in the middle of a leave for work and work and would love any advice you have. 🖤

[@elisescott7012]

Perfect podcast for me today. I got over being sick and lately I’ve been feeling unmotivated and unproductive

[@tanyabaldwin636]

Loved this coffee talk! What I like to do to get motivated is to think back on the things I loved to do as a child...dance to music, journal, declutter (yeah I was weird), ride bikes, shoot some hoops, jump on a trampoline, etc. When I do the thing it brings back a sense of nostalgia that feels so good and cosy. Then I am motivated! Of course I try to relate the past activity to the present, if possible. I also love getting inspo from KZbin creators like yourself! 😉

[@katelynn.realm_AKC]

You are my favorite KZbinr 💗 thank you for existing.

[@sansarathnayake4076]

Thank you so much for sharing your real thoughts without sugar coating anything I’m so glad that I found your channel. ❤

[@emmihaimerl7988]

This video arrived exactly when I needed to hear it. I‘ve been going through some tiredness that I now understand is more than just physical or mental tiredness. Thank you for that. This was a great reminder for me to take it slow this week and to incorporate more things that make me feel like myself again. That includes writing and reading, stretching my body, trying to see the tiny, magical moments in life. Thanks again and sending a big hug to all those that are feeling this tiredness, too.

[@kathrynlouise8399]

😂 trying to find the time to actually listen to this to find helpful ideas is priceless. I have twin toddlers. No help. Im Mentally, emotionally, physically drained. I need to actually finish listening to things like this…. But I’m too busy and drained 🤷🏼‍♀️ ♻️

[@amanihammouda1710]

I am struggling to finish my first reasearch paper draft ....and this video popped up ....probably going to pull an all nighter .... thanks for this cosy chit chat

[@jenice7592]

I like to get motivated by repeating a mantra that reminds me that I’m worthy, making a list of what to do in this moment that will bring me joy for the day, dressing in a way that makes me feel confident, giving myself a reward of self care after I finish what I need to do.i actually also use your pep talk video to remind myself I am capable of facing what I need to face or do what I need to do.

[@madison5787]

I am LOVING these coffee talks. I get so much out of them!!

[@HKAMILAH]

Girl, I needed this so much. It's been a difficult month for me because it's the anniversary of some of my most challenging life moments. I've really been slacking, and this has helped me have some grace for myself. I love your videos as a whole. I, too, love day-in-the-life videos and find them so helpful, even if I can't relate to the person. Sending well wishes, love and light to everyone!

[@bhsprinkle]

Thank you for these calming videos. Your dog is adorable. I'm consistently tired. I wish my energy level was more. I'm physically sleepy & a bit down these days emotionally. Wonder often if there's anything that could repair this. I'm not feeling connected to things much anymore or finding joy in my current environment. It's important to keep going on hopes things turn out better. My motivation is taking a hit.

[@Nightsky6823]

This has been me the last few days. I just took this morning to do nothing but watch KZbin videos. Then, I went to the gym and gained the momentum I needed to get the essential to-dos done.

[@sarahmarie-jq7lr]

You always have the best vibe. Thank you, so much for always being 💯.

[@user-kv3ji8dp5t]

First I love how you can take my half thought and breath it out into a fully formed big picture. Second I get out of my head and do anything physical, especially a walk next to nature where they get all my focus. That provides a path for the actual reason I am feeling some kind of way to come forward to my conscience mind. Then I can deal with it.

[@LittleLimm]

In anthroposophy (which i keep recomending lol) there's the belief that you as a person encompass several states of being; the physical, the soul, the ether-body, the astralic/star-body and the ego. Every single aspect of you can be tired; if you work your physical body, that will be tired. If you do a lot of intellectual work, your ether-self will be tired, if you do a lot of ego-work (like being in a fight for example) your ego-self will be tired. The trick is figuring our which part of you is tired and then not exerting this part further. Now, every aspect has a counter that strengthens it (ego's counter are mostly physical body/ soul). By choosing a task that specifically strengthens the tired aspect by activating another, you can find deep balance in your energies. If you feel tired because you did a lot of admin work for example, your ego and ether-self will be very tired. Your soul and physical self, however, will be underworked and by specifically engagning in those through art or dancing, you can rebalance your energy

[@ashleya6318]

This actually makes a lot more sense but I had no idea there was a belief around it! What would you recommend as source material to dive deeper into anthroposophy?

[@amandahunt8641]

I would also love more info on this topic!

[@shaunasigren]

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been struggling in my classes and getting burnt out trying to keep up! This video helped so much ❤

[@CherryBerryFashion]

1:29 that’s so funny 😂 Bentley is such a mood 😂

[@amyelizabeth4058]

Thank you so much for this, Kalyn!!! Needed this message this week

[@mireiamarquez8954]

you can’t imagine how much i needed this❤

[@chrissyhammerbeck4133]

Thank you. I had to set some boundaries for friends. We are still friends. But they were like you need to do this. And you need to do that. And can I be your parent for a minute? What is your budget so you can fix your house? I said stop. My husband and I are figuring it out. We just paid off our emergency plumbing bill. We are doing the best we can. Back off. I think they had good intentions. But boundaries. And I did need to hear your video today. You look amazing and Bentley stayed with you through the video! 🥰

[@umipack3182]

Thank you, this video was really needed. ❤

[@hollandcsuzy3719]

Thank you for this

[@Chris-hp2gg]

It's not that I'm lazy. I just don't care.😂

[@danasanchez4176]

I think this video was made for me. I quit my job a month ago in hopes to find some motivation/energy. It’s worse now. Going to take these pointers into consideration. Thank you Kalyn ❤

[@KalynsCoffeeTalk]

Sending you lots of energy and grace ♥️♥️

[@littledoe1617]

I’m in my third trimester and it’s getting hard!!!

[@katrinwheeler4130]

great wisdom you are sharing. I am impressed how you get it as so young age you have. Congratulation. When and why you started with the yoga practices and spirituality thinking? Bently lying there makes the best healing tool on top. he is such a cute one

[@susieq2734]

Will you be having a Swift album review like you have done before?

[@marinatoadiewimmer]

Do you have a Video about, how to find Goals? I am Not quite Sure how to find Out where i want to Go.

[@marianapacheco1563]

Are you doing Taylor Swift's TTPD reaction? :D

[@SadiaMomtaz]

The entire time I was looking at the cutie in your lap

[@katha1993]

This was the most comforting episode I've ever watched omfg🥹🥰