Of course, you’re not going to feel great all the time. Some days, you’ll feel like you’re just wasting your time on whatever project you’ve started. Especially when you’re not seeing any real results—or at least, that’s what the uninspired version of you wants to believe.

You’ve probably read books, watched videos, and seen articles about what to do in these moments, yet somehow… you still just don’t want to do it. And to be honest, that’s fair. We don’t always have to be operating at 100%.

Today, for me, it’s been one of those days. I couldn’t find a single thread of inspiration. All I wanted to do was lay in bed and chase instant gratification. And my best ally for that? My iPhone. So, like clockwork, I started scrolling.

Instagram? My favorite. Threads? Pretty entertaining too. But the reels? That’s where I get stuck.

I’ll be honest—every time I finish scrolling, I feel guilty. For me, and the life I’m trying to build, it’s a waste of time. And yet, loving something doesn’t mean it’s good for you… and I love scrolling.

So, how do I escape that love trap?

How do we escape it?

I have this crazy little trick I call “The Last Train to Inspiration Land.”

Here’s how it works:
I allow myself to be lazy—but only for one hour.

Let’s say I come home and already have a list of things I need to do: clean up the place, work out, get dinner ready, spend some time writing for my blog, take a shower, and maybe research a few topics. But just thinking about that list makes me want to do absolutely nothing. Add to that the fear that none of this is going anywhere, and demotivation hits hard.

So, I make a deal with myself: one hour of guilt-free laziness.
Scroll. Lay down. Do nothing. Waste time.

But while I’m doing that, I gently remind myself of the why behind each task. I think of the benefits of finishing them. I remember why I started chasing this lifestyle in the first place.

I don’t want a 9-to-5 life—not because there’s anything wrong with it, but because it doesn’t fit my dream.

Then, laziness kicks in again. I see a reel of someone working out and think, Man, I wish I had those abs. And then the truth hits: I could have them… if I wasn’t so lazy. If I just got that workout done, it’d be one step closer.

And here’s the science behind it—dopamine, the chemical tied to motivation and reward, kicks in after you take action, not before. That’s why waiting around to “feel motivated” rarely works.

So during that hour, I do something I call micro-motivation. I talk to myself. Brutally honest, real talk. I remind myself that what I have—or don’t have—is because of me.

If working out isn’t on your list, pick one small activity. Just think about getting one thing done and focus on the reward. You’re not looking for a massive burst of energy—just a tiny spark.

That spark is everything.

It might come 20 minutes in, 38 minutes, or even at the very last minute of your “lazy hour.”

Today, it hit me at minute 43.
I was lying on the couch, feeling completely drained, scrolling Instagram, overthinking everything. Then, out of nowhere, I felt it—that tiny, almost invisible spark.

And I grabbed it.

I jumped up, planted my palms on the cold floor, and started doing push-ups.

At 25 push-ups, I got up and started tidying my living room. With every little action, something incredible happened. My body started producing norepinephrine, the chemical responsible for focus and getting you into “action mode.” I was feeling sharp and alive.

I kept doing push-ups between tasks to keep that momentum going.

When I got to the kitchen and washed the dishes, a new feeling kicked in—serotonin. Calm, positivity, and a growing sense of pride.

By the time I finished tidying up, I was full of energy. I went back to my workout, and before I even finished, ideas started flooding in. Suddenly, the creative block I had earlier was gone.

I rushed to my desk, opened my laptop, and wrote this post.

That’s the magic. You just need one win to get on the train headed straight for greatness.

So next time you feel that spark—no matter how small—grab it and don’t let it go.

That’s your last ticket to Inspiration Land.
Miss it, and the train leaves without you.