Hot Topic: Motivation

Hot Topic: Motivation

Author: The Fasting Method January 17, 2023 Duration: 34:53

Episode #62                                                                                               

In this episode Megan and Terri discuss "motivation" and some of the ways people tend to over-rely on feeling motivated before doing something. They also discuss the value in finding your WHY--your reasons that doing something that may feel difficult or complicated is worth it to you despite the challenge.      

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