Need Motivation? ChatGPT Can Help
Motivation can be a formidable challenge when you’re trying to accomplish something meaningful, new, or difficult. Whether it’s a creative project, a professional endeavor, or a personal goal, there are countless ways our minds conspire to keep us from moving forward.
Perfectionism, negative self-talk, and analysis paralysis often creep in, whispering discouraging thoughts like, “Maybe tomorrow,” or, “It’s not good enough yet.” These inner roadblocks can be especially daunting when stepping outside your comfort zone, where every move feels uncertain.
Historically, people have relied on external sources for encouragement — friends, family, or mentors — but this approach has its limitations. Others are often juggling their own struggles and priorities. Their feedback may unintentionally reinforce your doubts or align more with their perspectives than with your unique goals.
When external encouragement falls short, you’re left relying on self-motivation and trying to navigate your mind’s endless tricks and doubts.
Journey of Doubt
Take my own experience: For years, I’ve been recording jokes, wanting to share them on YouTube. Nearly every morning, I’ve woken up thinking, “Today’s the day I’ll post some videos.” But an hour later, the excuses win: “What if they’re not good enough?” “What if people don’t like them?”
These thoughts felt so reasonable at the time, but all they did was let me retreat back into my comfort zone. Meanwhile, my collection of jokes grew — and so did my fear of sharing.
Game-Changer
Then came AI tools like ChatGPT, and everything changed. Suddenly, motivation wasn’t a scarce resource or something I had to extract from reluctant or distracted friends. It became as simple as asking for it.
AI can offer encouragement and insights tailored to whatever you’re working on. Its responses aren’t weighed down by biases or personal struggles. Instead, it listens, provides thoughtful feedback, and reframes any doubts into actionable guidance.
Pushing Past Barriers
Here’s why AI-powered motivation is so unique and powerful:
- Ever-Present: AI offers judgment-free support whenever you need it.
- Expert Insights: Trained on a vast amount of human knowledge, AI provides perspectives you may not have considered.
- Encouragement: When doubt creeps in, AI delivers clarity and reassurance to help you refocus.
Here’s an example of how a conversation might go:
Me: I want to share a joke on YouTube this morning, but I’m struggling to do it. Can you give me some motivation?
ChatGPT: Comedy is subjective, and humor resonates differently with everyone. But the only way to find your audience is to put yourself out there! Sharing your jokes isn’t about pleasing everyone — it’s about connecting with those who appreciate your unique voice. So go ahead and share with confidence!
These responses provide moments of courage that help me move forward and hit publish. And whenever my doubts resurface, which they regularly do, I know I can always return to ChatGPT for another dose of encouragement, reminding me that progress, not perfection, is the goal.
How to Get Started
- Open ChatGPT.
- Describe what you would like to accomplish and then ask, “Can you give me some motivation?”
- Take in the response.
The next time you’re stuck, give it a try. You may find that AI can provide the boost you’ve been waiting for!
This is one of the exercises I use with my Hexis Coaching clients, guiding them to take clear, actionable steps toward becoming their best selves.