How to not feel tired?

A great way to address lack of motivation, is to approach the condition through a multi-layered approach.

1. Step One, we want to try and understand the factors that may be contributing to the lack of motivation, be it family concerns, career indecision, feelings of low energy, nutritional issues, sleep deficit. etc. etc.  Once we have identified the potential root causes, we can proceed to a clinical model which helps us understand how to implement change.
2. Step Two:  We want to utilize the trans-theroretical model of care, which allows us to understand that change happens in stages.  The stages are Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Action and then Maintenance of the change.  Just remember, sometimes we can relapse into old patterns and may need to start the cycle over.  The goal of the model is to set new, achievable goals for ourselves.
3. Step Three:  We want to finalize our change by implementing small to moderate behavioral activation strategies which help us to meet the goals.  If we are having a hard time sleeping, we would work on a healthy sleep regimen, for instance, we would try and practice a relaxation regimen prior to the sleep starting, also we may try and go to sleep at the same time every evening; these are example of behavioral activation. Etc. Etc.

When we start the process of change, it can be intimidating, the change may seem insurmountable, like such a task may be outside our reach.  Yet, this is what make changing behavioral so meaningful, so impactful, working through change helps us to become more self-confident, more self-assured, we begin to thrive on it, it makes us more resilient in our lives and when the next big change comes around the corner, we are better prepared to handle the change with ease and skill having already moved through change in instances prior.

Change sometimes is a little more within our grasp than we give ourselves credit for, this is something that I always try to help people to understand as a counselor.  We as humans have the ability to accomplish things we never dreamed possible, all it takes is that first step, that first behavioral activation.