154. How to motivate yourself more in the winter

About this episode

This episode discusses strategies for maintaining motivation during the winter months.

How to Stay Motivated in Winter (When You Don’t Feel Like It) Winter drains energy. The days get shorter. Motivation fades. So what do you do when discipline feels harder than usual? In this episode, we talk about real-world strategies for staying motivated during winter—without relying on willpower alone. I share mindset shifts, movement habits, and practical discipline principles rooted in martial arts and Zen training. Stop waiting to “feel motivated.” Learn how to build steady momentum even in the darkest months.

People in this episode

Host: Todd Mitchell

Topics covered

• motivation
• winter
• discipline
• mindset
• martial arts
• Zen training

Keywords

• motivation
• winter
• energy
• discipline
• mindset shifts
• martial arts
• Zen

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