It’s Easter season—a time of renewal, second chances, and, depending on your candy preferences, eating enough Peeps to question your life choices. But beyond the sugar rush, Easter offers a powerful reminder: resurrecting motivation is always possible.
And no, I’m not talking about your long-dead houseplants or the sourdough starter you abandoned in 2020. I’m talking about your motivation—that magical force that once had you dreaming big, taking action, and feeling like you might actually have your life together… before it disappeared under a pile of setbacks, missed goals, and self-doubt.
If your motivation has flatlined, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about how to breathe life back into your ambition, your focus, and that spark you thought was lost for good.
Why Motivation Dies in the First Place
First, let’s be real: motivation isn’t a steady flame. It’s more like a moody houseguest—it shows up when it wants and leaves without warning.
And if you’re someone who struggles with procrastination, perfectionism, or that loud inner critic (you know the one—always shouting “You should’ve done this already!”), it’s even more likely you’ve faced moments where your motivation completely vanished.
But here’s the truth: motivation doesn’t die—it just burns out. And it can come back, often stronger, when you resurrect it with intention.
Step 1: Start with Grace, Not Guilt
So you fell off the wagon. Missed some goals. Got stuck. Welcome to being human.
Shaming yourself for losing motivation is like yelling at a plant for not growing faster. It doesn’t work—and it makes you feel worse.
This Easter, give yourself a grace-filled reset. The past is done. You’re here now. And that means you’ve got everything you need to begin again.
Write this down:
“I’m not behind—I’m restarting.”
That shift alone can change everything.
Step 2: Revisit (and Resurrect) Your Why
Sometimes we lose motivation because we forget why we started in the first place.
That goal to get in shape? It wasn’t just about pants size—it was about energy and confidence.
That book you wanted to write? It wasn’t about fame—it was about telling your story.
Your “why” is your resurrection fuel.
Ask yourself:
- What did I want before the setback?
- Why did I want it?
- Is that “why” still true today?
If the answer is yes, then let’s bring it back. If it’s no—great! Now you have clarity to set a new direction. Either way, you’re moving forward.
Step 3: Set a “Comeback Goal”
Forget the 47-item to-do list. You need a win, and fast. That’s where a comeback goal comes in—something small, achievable, and symbolic of your reset.
Examples:
- “Work on my resume for 10 minutes.”
- “Take a walk and listen to one motivational podcast.”
- “I’ll open the project file I’ve been avoiding.”
That’s it. No expectations beyond movement. Your motivation needs momentum—and you don’t get momentum without motion.
Step 4: Treat Motivation Like a Muscle
You don’t wait to feel strong to go to the gym. You go to the gym to get strong.
Motivation works the same way. You don’t wait to feel inspired. You start doing the thing—badly, slowly, inconsistently—and the motivation muscles grow stronger.
Try these habits to flex your motivation muscle:
- Use the 2-Minute Rule (start anything for just two minutes)
- Celebrate every win—yes, even “I didn’t hit snooze today”
- Surround yourself with motivation fuel (books, music, people who fire you up)
Step 5: Make Room for the Comeback
Easter isn’t about perfection—it’s about renewal. It’s about coming back stronger, even when things felt hopeless. Your goals deserve that kind of energy, and so do you.
This isn’t about being “motivated all the time.” That’s a myth. This is about creating space for your spark to come back to life, one small, imperfect action at a time.
And when that motivation rises again (because it will), you’ll be ready.
Need help getting started? My book, You Aren’t a Lazy Piece of Sh!t, (or on Amazon.com)is a no-fluff, no-shame guide to overcoming procrastination and getting back on track—even when it feels like you’ve screwed everything up. Because it’s never too late to rise again. Resurrecting motivation starts today!