I Just Don’t Feel Like It: How to Motivate YourselfBy DONNA M. WHITE, LMHC, CACP
Let’s be honest, we all have some time where we just don’t feel like it. The “it” may be going to work, tackling a project, completing chores, helping the kids with homework, or just getting out of the bed. Whatever the “it” is, sometimes we just don’t feel like doing it.
I’ve been in this slump lately. I’ve noticed that often when I’m unmotivated, I’m usually overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed is just one reason for being unmotivated. Not sleeping well can often be a reason for lack of motivation. Other reasons include, but are not limited to: stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feel of failure, or just disinterest in the task at hand.
It should be noted that if you experience lack of motivation for an extended period of time with no or infrequent breaks, you may wish to talk to your physician as it could be a sign of other conditions.
Whatever your reason for your lack of motivation, there are ways to get it back. These simple solutions may get you motivated in no time.
Writer Raymond Chandler is quoted as saying, “Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
You know your abilities. Motivate yourself to get it done, and have a positive attitude about it. Get up and get going!
Let’s be honest, we all have some time where we just don’t feel like it. The “it” may be going to work, tackling a project, completing chores, helping the kids with homework, or just getting out of the bed. Whatever the “it” is, sometimes we just don’t feel like doing it.
I’ve been in this slump lately. I’ve noticed that often when I’m unmotivated, I’m usually overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed is just one reason for being unmotivated. Not sleeping well can often be a reason for lack of motivation. Other reasons include, but are not limited to: stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feel of failure, or just disinterest in the task at hand.
It should be noted that if you experience lack of motivation for an extended period of time with no or infrequent breaks, you may wish to talk to your physician as it could be a sign of other conditions.
Whatever your reason for your lack of motivation, there are ways to get it back. These simple solutions may get you motivated in no time.
- Weigh the cost of not getting the task done.
- Hang around inspiring, motivated people.
- Look at the benefits and not the difficulties.
- Just jump in!
Writer Raymond Chandler is quoted as saying, “Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
You know your abilities. Motivate yourself to get it done, and have a positive attitude about it. Get up and get going!