Why is it that the times I feel most stressed are the times when I have least motivation?

Stress is hard on our mental, physical and emotional well-being. I think this is why I have made a conscious effort to add stress reduction time to my hectic life. The way we process stress takes a lot out of us, so lacking motivation, or even overeating, undereating, or other things, is a pretty common response to stress. I find that doing something I love, like making music, painting, coloring, talking to friends, venting, writing, or reading helps me to get back on track and away from the sluggish feelings of having no motivation and feeling weighed down.