Most women think they struggle with discipline.But the truth is — they struggle with alignment.
- thehealthelixirs
- Dec 10, 2025
- 2 min read
When your goals match your values, your desires, and the life you actually want to live…you don’t need to push yourself.You’re pulled forward naturally.
This is called Intrinsic Motivation — the quiet, powerful force that comes from within, not from rules, pressure, or fear.
It’s the difference between…• “I should eat better” vs. “I want to feel energized every day.”• “I should work out” vs. “Moving my body makes me feel alive.”• “I shouldn’t stress eat” vs. “I deserve to cope in ways that nurture me.”
I want to be healthy for my future self — disease free, independent and living life.
When motivation is internal, habits stick.Decisions become lighter.Your body responds faster.Your confidence grows because you’re no longer fighting yourself.
What Intrinsic Motivation Actually Feels Like
It feels like:
Choosing yourself, not forcing yourself
A quiet yes in your body instead of a loud no in your mind
A shift from guilt-driven habits to self-respecting ones
Consistency without burnout
Progress that feels natural, not punishing
This is why women who rely only on willpower burn out.But women who learn to activate intrinsic motivation?They change their lives.
The Science Behind It
Intrinsic motivation rewires:
Your reward pathways → habits become pleasurable, not stressful
Your cortisol patterns → less pressure, more stability
Your emotional regulation → fewer crashes, fewer “reset Mondays”
Your sense of agency → you feel in control of your food, your time, your body
This is EXACTLY the foundation of coaching:Not giving you more rules — but helping you discover your deepest reasons for wanting a healthier life.
Why I Use Intrinsic Motivation in My Coaching
Because every woman already knows what she “should” do.The magic is in learning why it matters to you.
In my sessions, we explore your:ValuesEmotional triggersBehavioral patternsDaily rhythmsHormonal cuesYour lived experiences
And together, we build habits that feel like self-love in action, not punishment.
That’s where lasting transformation comes from.
A Call to Women Who Are Tired of Starting Over
If you’re ready to stop forcing and start aligning…If you want your health journey to feel like coming home to yourself…Then intrinsic motivation is where we begin.
Your transformation doesn’t start with discipline.It starts with understanding yourself.
SEND me a message/ email “MOTIVATED” and I’ll send you a free clarity exercise to uncover the WHY that will carry you for months—not days.



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