When motivation deserts you

You beat me to it! I was wavering on starting a discussion the past few days over my lack of motivation! I am so bummed at how my writing score has dropped at helium in the past week due to my inactivity after my computer problems I just can't seem to get motivated to do any more articles. Of course the other demands of my busy life don't help a whole lot either. I have decided to scale everything back and start over. I need to get organized and create a good routine that will allow me to get everything done.

Hi Karen, i'm sorry u are feeling that way but i can certainly relate to it. I hope u get to feeling better soon. I just make myself do what i do. I haven't had any motivation in a long time & i hate that. I use to be a 'going jessie' but not any more.

I am having a problem with this, I am going to work on it by tapping. If you want to know what that is go to tapping.com and watch the free video. I know it works well for moods so I don't know why it shouldn't work for this.

This is also happen to me, karen. What I did is that to relax and do some exercises to calm down my mind. I tried not to think heavy and or go outside and walk then back after. Go to the bath room to take shower to be fresh then do same as usual...That what I've done, karen... I hope this will give you an idea to motivate yourself in time you feel sluggish...Have a nice day! Take care

When my motivation just gets up and goes, I walk away from all my responsibilities. Sometimes for just a few hours, and sometimes for the whole day. I am very fortunate in life that I am able to do this. Give yourself a break from the humdrum, the mundane, the pressures and the stress. It works wonders for me. Hope you find your mojo!

Yeah, I also get the same feeling sometimes. I advise you go out for doing some sports or you can read something about good life. Dale Carnegie's books are worth reading very much.

hi peacefulwmn9 you sound a bit depressed. Maybe you'need to get more sleep and maybe get a checkup from your doctor just to be sure everything is still okay. Sometimes when I'hAve felt less than motivated I read about something inspiring and that sort of motivates me too. If you are feeling sluggish from lack of sleep you do need to get more rest. also it might not hurt to have your doctor check you for thyroid trouble. better safe than sorry.

this happened to me over a month ago. i was about to resign (with little hesitation) because of motivation. everyday it seemed like an eternity. waking up at night for work (yeah, night shift) and tell myself "it's gonna be okay, i can do this" but when i get to work, i whine and whine but i never let it out until one day i cried then my supervisor talked to me. that was when i decided to get a new job. but then they offered me a different task. this time, its a day job. weeeeee.. :B

after putting back my things in proper place after the flood was over, i lost the enthusiasm to be active. i felt that i need to rest my body and mind. cause of the stress i have been through that disaster. thankfully my place was not of those places that was hit hard by the storm that cause water to rise as high two storey house where people just stayed on top of their roof while being soaked up in the rain waiting for rescue. outside my home the water was as high as my shoulder. but since my home is quite elevated it is just knee high. but i still needed to put all things on top of table specially electronic items like this computer and tv and etc. now it is over i just try to take things slow and enjoy my life and appreciate the beautiful weather we have now but hopefully the other new storms they anticipate next week will not any more happen as i am tired of saving my things.

Hey, Yea I really know what you mean, like I have also lost my motivation. I think I lost it about half way through high-school because ever since then, I haven't been motivated to even do my studies, and was left with a low mark. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!

I tried to find some interesting things to be done or to think that my mind get busy until I'm back to normal situation. Enthusiastically hard to move when i feel down...and so on. Think of positive.

I am struggling with the same thing right now. Especially regarding my health issues. I feel like I have fought so hard to deal with them so long that I cannot put one foot in front of the other anymore. For me, I have to take time out to focus on my faith, and certain disciplines related to it (like reading and study, and just taking time alone away from the world with it) I often will get out my guitar and play music. Also taking one day at a time. I feel like I have insurmountable things at the moment, with homesickness (I don't live in my own country) marriage issues, debt, trying to lose weight and manage diabetes, and I look at the whole picture and despair. But I can do the next right thing this morning, and make it through one day, and eventually all those days will build up into a healthier, more free life, though it may take a while to see the change.

Hi, peacefulwmn9. As above all said, that is not a big problem. Above is a lot of methods given by kind of people.so i have no more to advise. Just relax. I think music is a good way to lift you spirit. I like music, when i am frustrated sometimes, the first thing i have to do is getting listening a peaceful of tone. it is useful to me. if you are not doing in this way, have a try! a nice day for everyone!

yeah .i believe everyone had met this situation.when motivation diser me .i always let myself alone .thinking something without conciousness or sometimes buy many food to eat .

I find the weather motivates or de-motivates me, usually when it's hot and humid and I get lethargic and irritable and everything is too much hassle, I just want to lay down and get cool. I do find the Summer months in the UK the worst and affect me the most, I do believe I might have SAD during June, July and August. The cold makes me more alert, more active. Guess I am sensitive to the heat. I don't have any problem about motivating myself to go to the gym and I even went to the gym in the heat! Mind you the place was air conditioned! Depression is a big motivator killer. One day I am up the next I am down and it only takes a small thing to knock me down.

i know the feeling. lately i have not been sleeping well and that really seems to affect the way i do things and i have so many craft projects (not including working outside of the house) to get caught up before christmas comes! i just dont have time to rest but i know i need to, so when i feel good, i work twice as hard.

yeah,everyone has the same experiences.when i feel negative i will read some books that inspire me and give more energy.snd sometimes i will be closed to some person who is happy and they can infect me with their happy.have a good day

Hi karen It is good question and raised a good topic. Sustain and motivation is the guide of success. So be prepare to motivate yourself always to achieve your target. Raju