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 What is the correct response to being at an all time low motivation

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 The art of doing nothing is greatly undervalued 
 Well I guess if I could do nothing, motivation wouldn't be an issue 🤣 
 Find something more exciting to do 
 That sounds... out of my reach  
 Masturbate all day then 
 Well, yes, within "reach" so thanks for taking that super literally har har 
 Electroshock therapy? 
 Get out in nature. Enjoy moment and wait for inspiration. Although the electroshock therapy suggestion might be a faster route! 
 Make sure you take time to pray, go to bed on time (without electronics) and get up at first alarm.

I am speaking from current experience wherein I am unmotivated, shirk prayer, stay up too late, bring my phone to bed, and get up too late. It is a depressing cycle. 
 Go to the gym or for a run. Completing a successful workout when you don't want to has a domino effect on helping you achieve other things you don't want to but know you should. 
 Watching Larry David lose his mind at Siri's hapless errors also helps