we don’t need motivation to take action. In fact, it often happens in reverse: action can generate motivation. Here are some examples: Picking up our phone often motivates us to check our email, text messages, or social media. Sitting on the couch motivates us to pick up the remote. Planning a road trip motivates us to make music playlists. This is the idea behind what psychologists call behavioral activation. You don’t have to feel like going for a bike (or motor scooter!) ride to go for a ride. You just put on your gear. You check the air in the tires. You get on the dang thing. And then see
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