Today we're tackling three uncomfortable truths about why all that "Monday motivation" content is actually keeping you more stuck than a pair of skinny jeans after Christmas dinner. And honestly? You'll thank me for it.

I'm sharing my own Monday morning disaster - where I spent more time consuming motivation than actually doing anything that mattered. Because here's the thing about running a podcast called "Choosing Happy" - people expect you to have your life sorted. Spoiler alert: I absolutely don't.

By the end of this chat, you'll understand why motivation is basically emotional chocolate - feels amazing in the moment, gives you a proper high, then leaves you crashed out wondering why you feel worse than when you started.

What you'll discover:

• Why motivation isn't fuel - it's a drug that keeps you coming back for more hits
• How "getting motivated" is actually procrastination wearing a fancy outfit
• Why the motivation industry needs you to stay dependent (and how to break free)
• What to do instead when Sunday night dread hits

The uncomfortable truth? The most productive people I know are often the least motivated. They just do the work whether they feel like it or not.

So if you're tired of that cycle of Sunday night planning, Monday morning panic, and Wednesday "where did my week go?" - this one's for you.

Next week: Why your weekend habits reveal everything about your real priorities. Trust me, you're not going to like it. But you'll probably need to hear it.

Key Moments:

• 00:01 - Why I'm ruining Monday motivation forever
• 01:00 - My actual Monday morning disaster (not some made-up client story)
• 04:48 - Truth #1: Motivation is a drug, not fuel
• 07:04 - Truth #2: Monday motivation = procrastination in disguise
• 09:00 - Truth #3: The motivation industry keeps you dependent
• 11:27 - What to do instead of getting motivated

Your challenge: Next Monday, skip the motivational content entirely. Pick one thing - one actual thing - and do it before you allow yourself to consume any "motivation." Watch what happens.

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