There’s a pervasive belief that motivation has to come from a place of criticism, pressure, or even self-punishment. Many people have internalized the idea that they need to be hard on themselves—relentlessly pushing, shaming, or demanding more—to get results. But what if true, lasting motivation came from a different place?

I yearn for a time when people feel inspired to move forward because they believe in their own potential, and be disciplined without being so cruel to themselves.

Harshness …

Another day of putting on gym clothes and not working out🙃. Maybe I’ll do an evening workout. At least I spent my morning finishing a really good newsletter in my workout clothes.

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