DM Therapy Services Blog
Before I was a therapist, I was a journalist. I have always enjoyed writing, as there is a level of authenticity in it that is hard to communicate verbally. This blog is here to provide insight, information, and resources related to mental health and well-being.
These articles and ramblings do not constitute therapy and are for educational and informational purposes only. A more detailed disclaimer can be found here.
Motivation is Misunderstood
Little is more frustrating than having a long to-do list and lacking the motivation to do any of it. Especially in trying times, when so much power and agency are out of our hands, it can be hard to feel motivated to do much of anything. So if we are counting on a feeling of motivation to appear, we probably will not get anything done. The problem is that many of us misunderstand what motivation is. Read more to learn about what motivation is, how we misunderstand it, and what we can do when we feel unmotivated.
My 2026 New Year’s Resolution Bingo Card
Happy 2026! To kickstart the year, many people make New Year’s resolutions. However, we often abandon these resolutions by February. Due to the overwhelm of resolutions and the fleeting nature of motivation, I make New Year’s resolution bingo cards with micro goals each year. The ‘micro’ nature of the goals combats the overwhelm, and the bingo format gamifies the resolutions enough to keep me motivated to complete them. Read more for a blank copy of the bingo card and some tips for creating micro-goals to seize the new year.