How do I stay motivated? Many believe motivation is a state of being, but in reality, it's an emotional state tied to brain chemicals. Some might think I naturally wake up motivated, but that's a misconception. I recognize that action triggers motivation. You shouldn't wait for motivation before acting. Instead, by taking action, you feel motivated. For example, in the morning, my thought is "action leads to motivation." Simply getting up starts a chemical reaction in my brain that fosters motiv