There are days when we don't feel motivated at all. So during these ho-hum days, what do you do to get yourself going and get motivated? Thanks

My dreams, my focus, my discipline. When I run out of motivation, I look on my goals and it's back (very quickly might I add).

Not a heavily traveled thread, but I like the question.

Motivation can be as elusive as trying to catch a fly, or as "In your face"
as the sun on a cloudless day. We are always more motivated at the
beginning of a project (such as weight loss programs), but if it is something
that takes time and effort, motivation can wane. Throw in some stumbling
blocks and motivation can take a tumble.

Fortunately, there are a lot of people out there that will dig in more deeply
and seem to be able to overcome anything. Then, there are a lot of people
who are in the middle. Considering myself as ONCE having been in the middle,
and now having moved closer to the "Overcome" stage, I have found that
staying focused IS the key to accomplishment. Also knowing how to set
goals properly. There are other things involved, but I think these are the
two most important. Lest I get too long-winded, I will check back
on this later.

Thanks for your inputs. Some just focus on the results they want to achieve so that it gives them the drive to be more motivated.

what make me feel motivated is thinking about my family. Well, since that I'm a chinese and our tradition make me have to do that (the tradition I mention is "I'm the only son", so it's my duty to make my parent happy. When I thinking about it will make me strong in doing anything!

To get my self motivated, i do a lot of meditation and watching inspirational movies such as the pursuit of happiness and Naruto. these says never give up even if you fall down to earth. only then you can survive...

Motivation: Proper goals, loud music, exercise increases my interest in life thus increasing my passion for it, having a purpose clearly defined.

This brings up the point of a personal mission statement. Sit down and write down all your long term goals that you've got, all your personal changes your focused to make, and write out a personal mission statement clearly defining your goals, motivation behind them, and small goals you have to do to get there. I reference mine at least a couple times a year, just to check in on how my focus is, and if I can add some goals, or remove some I've accomplished.

This is meant to be more the train tracks that you live your daily activities by, keeping it in mind always. Anything that deviates from this path, should be considered a distraction and really a de-motivator. But, this shouldn't get confused with the fact that you WILL and should edit your personal mission statement to reflect your changing ideas nearly every time that you look at it to make sure that it stays relevant to your life. You will find that the act of just writing out your personal mission statement will motivate you, and editing it a few times of year will re-motivate you, or at least it should if its properly focused and appropriate.

You can find some more ideas on motivation here: http://www.exerciseandmind.com/motivation.php

Good luck. If you're having fun, and you're happy, it's the biggest motivator.

(08-06-2010 09:48 PM)fitnesshealthprosperity.com Wrote:  Not a heavily traveled thread, but I like the question.

Motivation can be as elusive as trying to catch a fly, or as "In your face"
as the sun on a cloudless day. We are always more motivated at the
beginning of a project (such as weight loss programs), but if it is something
that takes time and effort, motivation can wane. Throw in some stumbling
blocks and motivation can take a tumble.

Fortunately, there are a lot of people out there that will dig in more deeply
and seem to be able to overcome anything. Then, there are a lot of people
who are in the middle. Considering myself as ONCE having been in the middle,
and now having moved closer to the "Overcome" stage, I have found that
staying focused IS the key to accomplishment. Also knowing how to set
goals properly. There are other things involved, but I think these are the
two most important. Lest I get too long-winded, I will check back
on this later.

I think there are some people who find it harder to stop work than to start, but for the rest of us it can be a struggle. I think the answer is to always keep in mind your end goal, the reason why you are doing something in the first place. What you get by achieving your goal is your prize, remind yourself constantly and visalise that prize and that will keep you going.

For me, I just keep on focusing on to the end products or my goals. I disregard all forms of distractions and temptations or detours, because I know they're just part of the race.

If you're disciplined enough, then you know that you can win in life.

There are two methods that I use to get myself motivated. One is affirmations and the other is classical conditioning.

In the past, I used to have trouble getting to work on time. Upon waking in the morning, I would move in slow motion as I got ready for work. This would result in me being late for work.

Now upon rising in the morning, I affirm "I am always on time, and early most of the time." I repeat this affirmation over and over again as I'm getting ready for work. And guess what? I'm now on time for work, if not early.

The type of work I do generates huge amounts of paperwork that I have to do. I used to hate doing paperwork and would procrastinate, causing me to miss deadlines. But I found how to motivate myself to where I love doing paperwork.

Now whenever I do paperwork, I usually turn on my favorite radio station and listen to music that I enjoy. I've been doing this for quite some time. By doing this, I'm pairing together the pleasant feelings I feel from listening to the radio with the unpleasant task of doing paperwork. And guess what? I now enjoy doing paperwork and never procrastinate.

Even if I do paperwork without listening to the radio, the pleasant feelings are still evoked. This method is called classical conditioning.

My favorite thing to get me motivated is to listen to some music. My song of choice is Bigger, Stronger, Faster by Kanye West. It especially helps me get motivated well working out.

Hi guys,

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There are tons of way I like to get motivated!

I think one of the important things is to be self disciplined. I like to get up early start the day spiritually by praying,reading a Scripture in the Bible, reading some successful quotesand then going for a hard workout. Doing these things usually keeps me focused the entire day.

I just picture myself achieving my goal, and, oh, how nice it feels to be in that place. It's enough to spur me to action.

(09-22-2010 11:43 AM)devanand Wrote:  To get my self motivated, i do a lot of meditation and watching inspirational movies such as the pursuit of happiness and Naruto. these says never give up even if you fall down to earth. only then you can survive...

Hi Devanand,

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I hope this helps!