"Because" is one of the keys to a more motivated life.

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Elle

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Motivation is interesting. What motivates you one day may not inspire you the next. It's also true to say that what motivates you, may not motivate your neighbour, your children or your work colleagues. We are fickle creatures when it comes to motivation and more importantly procrastination.

So what can you do?

Well - accept that sometimes things just are. Emotions and moods play a huge part in our ability to get things done, and get things done in a motivated and inspired way.

You see, some people get motivated when they are angry. "I was so upset about so and so I marched round to their offices and gave them a piece of my mind." I'm sure we've all been there once or twice.

Then we are sometimes motivated out of fear. Fear that something will happen, or not.

Or

We are motivated out of a determination that today we will do better than yesterday. "They" will not keep you down. "They" don't know what you are capable of. We are determined to build a better life for ourselves - because we can, because we deserve it, because we are worth it, because our families deserve it, because our kids and spouses deserve it, because our community deserves it, because .....

Whatever your "because" is the key to a more motivated life.

So next time you are faced with an unmotivated moment or two - remember your "because"

Comments

[Rhia]

"We are motivated out of a determination that today we will do better than yesterday"

Recently this has been my main motivator. I have been stuck in such a rut and I realised my day to day life can be so much more! Its keeping this feeling going that will be the main difficulty...

[elle]

Yes I can certainly relate to that point Rhia. One thing to do is download a copy of the timelog on the downloads and free stuff page in publications. It is a very "in your face" way of telling whether you are doing what you need to do, or whether you can do a bit more, or do some thing a bit differently. Sooner or later, the things that you struggled with, will become easier and you will be gliding along gracefully. Imagine learning how to ice skate and you will know what i mean. And it is the same with motivation and overcoming procrastination. Today you may struggle, tomorrow who knows, but the foundations you laid today will make a massive difference.
Cheers
Elle