I’m fascinated by motivation.
What creates it, what blocks it, how we move through moments when we have it and when we don’t.
This week, my headline post Work Inspires Work, focuses on how doing the work can motivate us to do more of the work. Inspired by a podcast, one idea is that when we are in a rut, maybe we need to just work through the rut.
Momentum is real. When we have it, we need less motivation to act.
My Other Posts This Week
Going Home. Vacation or work trip, there is something special about coming home.
Three Things. What if you could communicate only three things about yourself? How would you drill down to demonstrate your unique difference? This post uses the example of a unique trait for a job interview… the same can apply to any aspect of our lives.
Busy Seasons. We all have them and we often know when one is on the horizon. This post provides 5 ideas you can do in one hour to create a plan and reduce the overwhelm.
Leaders as Teachers. There are many qualities that a great teacher has that would be a wonderful addition to a leadership team. This post explores why.
Podcasts That Caught My Attention
This week, these 5 podcasts topped the list. From decluttering, to using AI for life planning, and money tips, I hope there is at least one on the list is just what you need today.
Surprising Ways Decluttering Makes You Healthier. 11 minutes. Optimal Living Daily. This episode suggests that decluttering goes beyond a tidy home, directly improving sleep, reducing stress, and even strengthening our immune system.
The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms. 26 minutes. HBR Ideacast. With some of my family members having very different circadian rhythms from myself, I appreciate how work should be better tailored to all types. That drew me to this informational podcast.
Before You Quit, Listen to This. 24 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. This episode covers two books. First, is Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters by Anthony Klotz. Then, we hear highlights from Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke.
7 Money Saving Tips You Should Already Be Following. 9 minutes. Optimal Finance Daily. We can all use tips to save money. This episode covers practical, low-effort strategies to save money even when the budget feels stretched thin.
Can AI Help You Plan Your Life? 41 minutes. Best Laid Plans. In this podcast, Sarah interviews Emilie Schario. They talk about planning, productivity, and how Emailie uses AI tools every day in her planning and life management systems.
What Do You Think?
Do you find that when you have momentum at work you need less motivation?
Do you have a project at home or work lacking motivation, how could you start the work today?
What ideas did the posts & podcasts spark that you could implement in the week ahead?