How to Find Your Motivation Again

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How to Find Your Motivation Again

Feeling demotivated and too tired to do anything? Talk to one of our licensed therapists or counsellors and learn the skills you need to feel like yourself again.
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Why do we lose motivation?

There are many reasons why someone can lose motivation. People can lose motivation when they feel overwhelmed, whether it’s from work, home, big life changes, mental health conditions, or more. Loss of motivation could be due to having self-doubts and a lack of confidence, or it could simply be due to losing interest in something, like work, a hobby, or a relationship.

It’s important to note that we’re not always going to feel motivated 24/7. Just because you’ve lost motivation now, doesn’t mean you’ll never be motivated or interested again. By understanding how you’re feeling and discovering the reasons why you’re feeling demotivated, you can start applying strategies to get back to feeling like yourself again.

 

Common things that cause demotivation 

Big life changes or stressful jobs are noticeable causes of demotivation, but there are many less obvious factors or personal habits that contribute to feeling a lack of drive like:

  • Having an unsupportive environment
  • Eating unhealthy foods
  • Having a poor sleep schedule
  • Substance abuse
  • Lack of direction or not knowing what you want

 

How can you fix your loss of motivation?

The first step to feeling excited about reaching your goals again is to figure out why you’re feeling unmotivated to begin with. Maybe you feel disappointed in yourself for not reaching your target, but in reality, you’ve set the target too high and need to set more reasonable expectations. Maybe you’re working too hard and depriving your body of essentials, like sleep and healthy food. Or maybe you’re feeling down and just need some support. Practicing self-compassion and self-acceptance during times when you’re demotivated is more effective in bouncing back from setbacks, vs. beating yourself up for failures.

Mental health professionals, like therapists or social workers, can help you identify why you’re experiencing a loss of motivation and offer an effective action plan. If you’re struggling with how to start or need an outside perspective, try talking to one of our professionals today.

We all need a little support sometimes

Our licensed therapists are here to listen, understand, and help you find the best way to get back to feeling like yourself again. Get the support you deserve through phone, video, or text therapy with Focus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Get professional therapy for significantly less than traditional in-person therapy. A one hour video or phone session ranges from $120 to $150 (plus tax) and text therapy starts at only $29 per week (plus tax). Most employee benefit and private insurance plans cover our services (be sure to check your own plan coverage!).

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Yes. Focus Mental Wellness providers are healthcare professionals. Each of our Therapists is registered and licensed through their provincial regulatory body.

Text Therapy allows you to contact your therapist when you need them.

You’ll be able to securely communicate with your therapist whenever you choose. You’ll receive one response from your therapist each weekday and you’ll receive a comprehensive summary from your therapist once a week.

Many of our clients find it helpful to combine phone and/or video therapy sessions with Text Therapy. It’s easy to book phone or video sessions with your chosen therapist using our booking page.

Get started today from only $29/week (plus tax) billed monthly.  Insurance receipts are available upon request.

Video therapy comes closest to a traditional in-person therapy experience and it has been proven to be as effective as in-person therapy. All you need is a computer or mobile device with a webcam. Sessions are one hour on our secure platform.

Phone therapy is like video therapy but without the webcam. Connect with your therapist on any phone, mobile device or computer with VoIP (i.e. Skype).

You’ll receive a receipt that includes the necessary details to submit to your benefits provider for reimbursement. Most benefits plans include coverage for therapy provided by social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors. 

Please confirm your coverage with your group benefits administrator before booking a session.

Our therapists provide support for a broad range of mental health issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and many more.

Clients must be at least 16 years of age or older.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

FOCUS MENTAL WELLNESS DOES NOT OFFER CRISIS COUNSELLING OR EMERGENCY SERVICES.