Getting your motivation back
Motivation does not usually come first – it often only appears once you get going. When your enthusiasm has gone, start so small that failing is almost impossible. This guide shows you how to restart yourself and when a lack of motivation may be a sign of something else.
You will need
- A notebook
- A calendar or to-do list
- 10 minutes a day
- A support person, such as a friend
Steps
Find out where your motivation went
Write down whether the lack of enthusiasm is about one particular thing, such as work or exercise, or your whole life. A lack of motivation about one thing can often be solved with changes; a wider one may point to exhaustion or low mood.
Find your own reason
Break the goal into small pieces
Use the two-minute rule
Make your progress visible
Reward yourself immediately
Tell someone
Notice when you need help
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