I can only motivate myself to exercise by imagining people who hurt me watching me succeed but this feels toxic and I don't know another way.
More people experience this than they realize.
The reliance on external validation, even negative validation, has become the primary source of motivation, preventing authentic self-direction.
“Where Are You with Movement and exercise — principles?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.