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Hi, I'm Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist offering somatic and talk therapy at my Roncesvalles and Junction offices in Toronto's west end, and online across Canada. This is where I share what I'm noticing in my work, with practical Tend to It Tuesday posts and reflective Friday Field Notes. Take what's useful, and leave the rest. Learn more about me
For education only, not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
No Motivation? A Somatic Way to Get Curious About Overwhelm
When burnout, anxiety, depression, a health diagnosis, or trauma are part of your life, you might hear yourself saying more and more, “I have no motivation to do anything,” “I lack the motivation,” or “I have zero drive.” These sayings tend to point to what feels lacking, keeping your attention on what you aren’t getting done. That focus can begin a stress state in the body. Then a chore as simple as laundry can feel overwhelming.
In somatic psychotherapy, we break down the overwhelm…