06/05/2026
Many people wait until they “feel motivated” before engaging in meaningful activities. Often, it works the other way around.
Whether it’s serving others, spending time outdoors, creating something, exercising, connecting with family, or growing in your faith, meaningful activities help provide purpose, direction, and resilience during difficult seasons.
From a therapeutic perspective, what we do has a powerful influence on how we think and feel. Choosing to engage in activities that align with our values and desires—regardless of how we feel in the moment—can help shift mood, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build momentum over time.
From a Christian perspective, we are called to live by faith and walk in obedience and faithfulness even when our feelings don’t align with our values, trusting God, who is at work in us, as we walk in steady obedience and faithfulness.
Feelings are real, but they are not a reliable guide. We can acknowledge them without letting them lead us, choosing instead actions grounded in truth and aligned with who we want to be.
Don’t underestimate the value of regularly making time for what matters most.