164: Low Motivation? This Tiny Jar Can Help You Recenter

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Motivation doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet reminder, a kind word, or a note that brings you back to your why.

In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m teaching you how to create a Motivation Jar—a simple, powerful tool to help you keep going when your energy dips. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or lost in your head, this is a strategy you can come back to again and again.

What we cover:

• What a Motivation Jar is and why it works
• How to fill it with words that fuel you
• Why physical reminders matter when mindset slips
• A 15-minute challenge to create yours today

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
need a quick, tangible way tostay motivated on those hard
days.
In this episode of Thrive inFive, I'll show you how to
create a motivation jar, yourown personal stash of
encouragement, clarity, andreminders to keep going when you
feel stuck or unmotivated.

(00:44):
Let's talk about a tool thatmakes a big difference,
especially when you hit a wallor feel a dip in your energy.
It's called a motivation jar,and yes, it's an actual physical
jar.
While this might seem simple,it's one of the most effective
ways to reconnect to your why,your progress, and your purpose,
especially when your mindset isspiraling.

(01:06):
So here's how to create one andwhen to use it, when you need
that extra push.
First, you're gonna choose yourcontainer and make it yours.
Find a jar, a box, a smallcontainer.
You can even decorate it if youwant.
Add a label like open when youneed a boost, or remember why
you started.
This is your safe space forencouragement and reminders, and

(01:28):
it should feel personal anduplifting.
The next step is you need tofill it with fuel.
You are gonna write down 20 to30 notes that inspire you or
ground you.
So here are some ideas your whybehind your current goal, or you
could write down somemotivational quotes that fire

(01:48):
you up.
You could write encouragingwords from past clients or
friends.
Maybe you include past wins orproud moments, even reminders
like you've done hard thingsbefore.
Progress over perfection.
You can hand write these or typethem and cut them out.
Just keep'em in your jar for themoments when you need them the

(02:09):
most.
The next step is you use it whenmotivation dips.
This isn't just cute craft.
It is a strategy when you'redoubting yourself,
procrastinating or struggling tomove forward.
Pull a note.
Let it remind you who you areand why this matters.
One note can shift your mindsetand help you take the next step.

(02:30):
This works because motivationisn't always loud.
Sometimes it's quiet.
Like a kind word or a memory ora goal that you've tucked away.
The motivation jar is a way tobring that back when your head
is full of doubt and overwhelm.
It's not about doing more, it'sabout staying connected.
Let's recap if you are ready toimplement this and create your

(02:52):
jar.
Let's do it.
Set a 15 minute timer and findyour container, a jar or a box.
Write down a few motivationalmessages today.
Place it on your desk or yourworkspace where you can easily
reach it on tough days.
Remember, your motivation mightfade, but your reason won't.

(03:13):
This jar helps you stayconnected to that truth even
when your energy is low.