Feeling Drained, unmotivated like Your Drive has disappeared. In today's Thrive in Five, we are talking about how to recover from burnout and reignite your motivation in a way that feels gentle, realistic, and powerful.

Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a quick burst of motivation and productivity in five minutes or less. I'm Cindy, your host, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and a business coach. I've built and sold several digital businesses ranging from five to six figure successes. So when it comes to managing time and priorities in both life and work, I get it. I've been there and I am here to help you thrive.

Let's get real about burnout. It doesn't always look like collapsing on the couch. Sometimes it looks like staring at your to-do list with zero energy it might feel like you're trying to care, but you just don't. And then comes the guilt, the self-judgment, and the spiraling. But here is the truth. You are not broken, you're just burnt out, and what you need isn't hustle. It's a little healing and a little bit of strategy. So let's walk through how to reignite that drive with one intentional step at a time. Step one, start with restoration, not motivation. Your brain and body are tired. Instead of forcing yourself to get it together, take a step back, prioritize, sleep, hydration, and get some movement. Even if it's just a walk. Give yourself permission to do a little bit less so you can reset a little more. Motivation returns when your system is feeling safe. Step two, reconnect with your why. When you're in survival mode, your vision gets blurry. Take five minutes and ask yourself, why did I start this? What do I want this to lead to? And sometimes all you need is a reminder of what matters to spark the next small action. Step three, create one micro win. Don't rebuild a whole routine. Just pick one thing that you can do today that moves you forward. Send the email, open the doc. Write one sentence. Small wins, rebuild trust with yourself, and that momentum turns into motivation. This works because burnout doesn't mean you're done. It means you're doing a little too much for a little too long. Without support and alignment, you don't need to start over. You just need to start small and start with care. So here are your action steps for today. Block off 30 minutes for rest reflection, or a reset walk if you're feeling burnt out, journal or voice. Note your why and what goal still excites you. Pick one micro win and complete it before the end of the day. Your breakthrough isn't in doing more, it's in doing what matters with more intention and less pressure.

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