How do you keep your motivation strong when you’re the one others rely on?
2025-12-16 21:16How do you keep your motivation strong when you’re the one others rely on?
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I’ve been wondering about something lately. A good friend of mine is a personal trainer, and he told me that sometimes it’s hard for him to stay motivated because everyone expects him to always have the answers. He said it feels weird when he’s the one who needs encouragement, like people assume coaches never get tired or lose focus. That really made me think about how we all have moments when we need support, even if we’re usually the ones helping others. So, I wanted to ask here: what do you do when you’re supposed to be the “strong one,” but deep down you’re struggling to keep your own energy up?
That’s actually a really interesting point. I’ve been in a similar position while mentoring new colleagues at work. People think you’re the steady rock, but sometimes you just feel drained. What helped me a lot was reading different perspectives and finding tools that provide guidance without judgment. One article that stuck with me was this Liven app review, because it talks about how even professionals who guide others need resources themselves. For me, having something like that as a reminder felt comforting—it made me realize it’s normal to lean on external support, not a weakness.
Jumping in as someone who just stumbled across this thread—I think it’s fascinating how much pressure society puts on people to always appear strong. Even outside of coaching or training, it happens in families too, like when the eldest sibling is expected to carry the weight. Sometimes it’s not about having a solution, but just creating space to admit that you’re tired or need help. Reading this discussion, I’m reminded of how important it is for all of us to share openly about these feelings instead of keeping them inside.
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