Have you ever stared at your to-do list and felt completely stuck? Wondered why your passion for your business has faded, even though you once loved what you do? Or maybe you’re tired of trying every hack for productivity and still feel drained?
Losing motivation doesn’t mean you’re failing, it merely signals that your energy is going in the wrong direction. Here’s a practical 90-day reset plan to help you regain focus, energy, and clarity. Let’s reclaim our energy together!
Motivation isn’t missing – it’s misdirected
It’s easy to assume that losing motivation comes from laziness or lack of discipline. In reality, your drive is still there—it’s just being spent in the wrong places. Burnout, distraction, or unclear goals can make you feel like your motivation disappeared, when really it’s pointing to a deeper need for alignment.
What burnout was secretly trying to tell me
Burnout isn’t a failure—it’s a signal. Write that down.
When I hit my own wall, I realized my long hours and constant multitasking weren’t the problem; the problem was that I was chasing tasks that didn’t energize me. My “lost motivation” was really my mind trying to redirect me toward meaningful work. Recognizing that shift was the first step in designing a reset that finally worked.
Why clarity beats dopamine every time
Short-term motivation from dopamine hits—like checking off small tasks, getting likes on social media, or finishing minor projects—can feel like progress. But it’s just temporary. True momentum comes from clarity: knowing exactly what matters and what to focus on.
The 3-step ritual I use to reboot my energy
- Pause and reflect – Take a morning or evening each week to journal your wins, frustrations, and energy leaks. Ask yourself: what tasks drain me? Which give me energy?
- Identify energy priorities – Choose three key areas where you pour your energy over the next 90 days and write them down. Remember, less is more.
- Time block your focus – Protect time for your high-impact work like it’s an unmissable appointment.
How to write your own 90-day comeback story
Think of the next 90 days as a mini-book: outline your chapters and key scenes. What do you want to achieve? Which habits will support you? What old patterns will you leave behind? Writing it down transforms vague intentions into concrete action.
Tip: Divide the 90 days into 30 day blocks and give each a purpose (i.e. 1. Disrupting old patterns, 2. Finding new paths, 3. Building new habits).
The worksheet that helped me get out of my way
A simple worksheet can be a game-changer: list all the tasks you think you should do, then highlight only the ones that truly align with your 90-day goals. Cross off the rest. This isn’t procrastination—it’s clearing space for what actually matters, which naturally restores motivation.
Remember: You can’t cross off just anything, of course. Get rid of the tasks that are not absolutely necessary. The really needed ones can be delegated – maybe it’s time you hired an assistant.
You don’t need a plan. You need a pattern interrupt
Motivation won’t come from planning harder. You need to break the pattern. A pattern interrupt is a deliberate shift in your routine to jolt your brain out of autopilot. Try these:
- Take a full day offline to reset your mental clutter.
- Change your work environment for a week: new desk, coffee shop, or even a short trip.
- Swap your usual order of tasks. Start with the work that excites you instead of what’s urgent.
Ask yourself today: What’s draining my energy? What excites me enough to take bold action? And how can I start my own 90-day comeback story? The answers will guide you out of the slump and into a more energized, focused, and purposeful next chapter of your business journey.
