Motivation is just one part of a bigger “get stuff done” system—and it might not be where the problem is. Consider these possibilities: A skill gap: You don’t entirely know (or remember) how to do The Thing or the steps involved. A lack of resources: You don’t have what you need to get The Thing done. For example, you might not have enough time, supplies, or energy. Perfectionism: Perfectionism, and the anxiety that goes hand in hand with it, can keep you from getting started or keep you stuck in mental loops.
