We all want to be motivated. We want to feel energized and excited about what we do. We want to wake up in the morning with a sense of purpose and drive, ready to tackle the next day. .
But the truth is, motivation doesn’t always come easily.
We lie about our motives.
- We believe that to be motivated, you need to feel passionate about something.
- We believe that motivation comes from within us and is a natural part of our character and character.
- We believe that motivation is an emotion and something you can control.
These are all excuses to avoid action.
The truth is that you don’t have to be passionate about something to be motivated. You don’t have to be an innate talent or talent to be motivated. You don’t have to be in the perfect situation or environment to be motivated.
Motivation is more than just an emotion. It is a habit, a practice that must be cultivated in daily life. Not only have or have not, It’s what we create for ourselves.
Let’s break this down.
Behavior is both the cause and effect of motivation
Most people think that motivation is this elusive magical creature that we all desperately seek, that somehow magically gives us the energy and drive to do what we need to do. I hope that you will inspire me.
But the motives aren’t fairies sprinkling pixie dust to get your butt off the couch.it actually By-product take action.
That’s right, motivation comes when you start something, not the other way around. This is what I call the “Do Something Principle” and I use it whenever I’m feeling a little unmotivated.
Usually the hardest part of the task is getting started, but magic happens here too. Don’t wait for motivation do something— anything, really. Even if you stumble and fumble, you are creating momentum.
This momentum is like a snowball rolling down a hill. It will continue to grow until it becomes an unstoppable force. Take action and you’ll start to see progress. Progress is like jet fuel for motivation.
Your brain starts to realize, “I can do it,” and suddenly you feel motivated, empowered, and unstoppable.
So if you want to unleash your inner motivation beast, don’t wait for it to knock on your door. Instead, take steps towards your goals and see what motivates you to join the journey.
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Motivation is an emotional problem with emotional solutions
Another key to motivating yourself is learning how to play with your emotions. I know it sounds weird, but please stay with me.
Our brains are designed to seek pleasure and avoid pain. By gamifying our tasks or rewarding ourselves, we are essentially hacking our brains and tricking them into chasing the pleasant emotions.
Now, some people think you don’t have to play games with yourself like this, you just should be able to. get shit doneBut trying to motivate yourself without using your emotions is a needless uphill battle.
Accept the fact that you are a pleasure-seeking creature and use it to your advantage.
Think of it this way. If you can turn a mundane task into something fun or challenging, you’re much more likely to do it.
For example, say you want to start exercising more. Instead of dreading the very thought of wearing sneakers, find ways to make it more fun. Create epic playlists, join fun classes, or challenge your friends to a little friendly competition.
The more we can associate a desired behavior with a positive emotion, the more we want to do it.
You can also game your emotions by rewarding yourself. After completing a task, promise yourself a small reward like a bubble bath or your favorite snack, and suddenly you’ll find yourself racing to the finish line.
Now, this strategy works best for short-term motivation, especially if you’re trying to establish some new healthy habit. You will need something durable.
You need a motive for pain.
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Long-term motivation lies in accepting life’s hardships
Here’s a brutal truth I’ve learned over the years: It’s not about what you want in life, it’s about what you’re willing to strive for.
Lasting motivation doesn’t come from chasing something shiny or a grand vision. It comes from accepting the blood, sweat and tears that the pursuit of something meaningful inevitably brings.
So instead of daydreaming about the end result, ask yourself these key questions: The reality is that if you’re not ready to struggle for it, you may not want it in the first place.
You see, life is a series of trade-offs, and real motivation comes when you decide it’s worth fighting for. It’s easy to say you want to be healthy, wealthy, and successful, but are you willing to work hard, face rejection, and experience failure along the way?
If the answer is yes, congratulations! You’ve discovered the secret to long-term, lasting motivation.
By focusing on your values and process rather than your end goal, you’ll find that motivation becomes a natural side effect of your journey. You begin to see setbacks as opportunities to learn, and your desire to grow and improve only grows.
So forget what you want and ask yourself what you are going to struggle for. Because that’s where the true magic of motivation resides.
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Procrastination and our identity
Procrastination: A nasty and nasty habit we’re all familiar with. But what if we told you that procrastination isn’t just about laziness or poor time management?
Essentially, procrastination is about avoiding things that threaten our very identity.
You see, we are all deeply attached to this self-image, and when a task or goal challenges that image, our brains go into panic mode and do whatever we can to protect ourselves from perceived threats. So we avoid things, we distract ourselves, we put things on the back burner. Everything is done in the name of self-preservation.
To address this, we need to redefine ourselves in a broader and more flexible way. Instead of clinging to rigid and narrow identities, embrace your complexity.
For example, let’s say you’re a perfectionist and you’re afraid of making mistakes. Instead of letting that fear hold you back, redefine yourself as someone who values learning and growth. This shift allows us to see failure less as a threat to our identity and as an integral part of becoming who we want to be.
By making room for the full spectrum of human experience—successes, failures, and everything in between—you will find procrastination losing control of you. Break free from chains and watch procrastination fade away and be replaced by a newfound sense of purpose and drive.
