“What do you need from me?” is five words that fix more problems than any motivational speech.

Most stuck situations are not motivational problems. Something specific is missing: a decision, a piece of information, permission, an hour of someone’s time. Asking directly turns a vague sense that things are going badly into a list of items, and lists can be worked through. It also shows you intend to be useful rather than impressive.

Ask that question once a week of someone who is struggling, and then actually provide whatever they name. If the answer is nothing, wait and ask again later. Most people need a second invitation before they will tell you the true one.