8/11/25

Motivation to Overcome Ambivalence

Real self-care isn’t always the cozy kind.
Sometimes, it’s the hard stuff—getting off the couch, cooking when you’re tired, or finally making that doctor’s appointment.

Even when we know what will help us feel better, it can still feel so hard to start. That push-pull? It’s called ambivalence—and it’s completely normal.

The motivation you need is already inside you. You just need the right tools to bring it out.

When it comes to making real change, two things matter most:

1️⃣ How important it feels
2️⃣ How confident you are that you can do it

Click here for the full blog where I break this down and share strategies to boost both.

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