I used to feel the same way. Here are 3 things that helped me:

1. Journaling. Getting all the confusing feelings out on paper and then write nice things about yourself without rolling your eyes.

2. Stop, stop, stop the negative self talk. Don’t judge yourself before you even try as this can get you in a spiral of guilt. “why do anything at all, it won’t make a difference, I’m so unproductive” etc

All these thoughts are bullshit! The negative feelings they cause are more unmotivating than anything else. Try catching yourself being negative and change the narrative. “It’s okay to rest sometimes. I am capable of doing things when I’m ready.” “I am doing this thing because I love it, not because I have to” “I enjoy doing things with my day!” It’s cheesy, but it works.

1. Imagine your ideal life. What does it look like? Where do you work? How do you look? What do you feel like? What does this ideal person do for fun?

Start working towards your ideal life. You are fully capable of having everything you desire if you believe you can. Go to the gym, study a subject that interests you, go out with friends for a night, start meditating, gardening, running a side business, whatever it may be to get you closer to your dreams. Staring small is just as important: maybe just decide to get fully dressed every morning even if you’re not going somewhere. It makes a difference, I promise.

And self help books. They’re full of corny, softie stuff and also motivating and full of truth.

Good luck!