Tag: trauma and motivation

• Trauma’s Surprising Effect on Motivation

  

  If you struggle to finish simple tasks or feel unmotivated, it might not be a problem with discipline. Trauma—big T, or even small t—can overwhelm the brain and make even simple to-do tasks feel impossible. This article explains how trauma affects motivation and why it’s not a character flaw, but a nervous system issue.

  Liana West

  July 17, 2025

  Anxiety, Conflict, FAQs, Neuroscience, Pain, Trauma, Weight Issues

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• Betrayal Trauma Makes Everyday Tasks Feel OVERWHELMING

  

  Trauma can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. It’s not laziness—your brain is stuck in survival mode. You might feel frozen, overwhelmed, or unable to start, even the smallest of tasks. You might not have a motivation problem. This is how trauma can affect the brain. Understanding what’s really going on is the first step…

  Liana West

  June 2, 2025

  Anxiety, Betrayal Trauma, FAQs, Neuroscience, Pain, Relationships, Superconscious Mind, The Ex, Trauma

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• IS Your Lack of Motivation Covering Up Trauma?

  

  Struggling with motivation or discipline isn’t always about willpower. Trauma can change the brain and lead to avoidance, low self-esteem, and trouble getting things done. Research shows that trauma is often behind these struggles. Healing and support-not just pushing harder-can help rebuild motivation and make it easier to move forward.

  Liana West

  May 20, 2025

  Anxiety, Neuroscience, Pain, Success

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