Motivation is a luxury
Motivation is a luxury! by Kirsten Long
Ever gotten out of bed and gone to work even though you didn’t feel like it? Ever sat down to do an assignment even though it was the last thing you felt like doing? Ever gone to visit someone just because you feel you should? Yes, of course you have. We are perfectly capable of doing something even if we don’t feel motivated to do it.
We can do things we don’t feel like doing merely because we decide to do them. Usually this is because someone is expecting us to do it. We allow ourselves to be accountable to others.
Of course, it’s much more difficult to do something if we are doing it for ourselves. Planning to write a book? Lose weight? Start a business? Do you find it difficult to get going because you are not motivated?
You could wait for years until you feel motivated. The consequences of waiting until you’re motivated are.... nothing. Yes, that’s right. Nothing will be achieved.
The way to overcome this inertia is twofold. Firstly, get your mind right. Understand that motivation is a luxury. You know how to start something even if you don’t feel like it. Now train yourself. Do something small each day that you don’ like doing but that has to get done. Notice how you feel once it’s done. Now tackle bigger projects. Soon you’ll discover that you’re getting things done without noticing whether you’re motivated or not.
Acknowledge that you don’t feel like doing something and do it anyway – this is a winning mindset.
What you’ve done is learnt to be accountable to yourself. Now you can tackle those projects you’ve been thinking about for years. Just do it!
“How soon 'not now' becomes 'never'.” Martin Luther
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
Life Coaching : Coaching is about empowering you to find your own answers. Coaching encourages and supports you as you make important choices about your life’s journey. As you discover and learn about yourself, your awareness increases and you start making different choices. In this way you end up improving your performance, your relationships and your life! Contact Kirsten today on 082 801 7513 , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to the website
