How to get motivated
@consejorogelio (82)
Mexico
May 31, 2011 3:34pm CST
Hello there.
I am trying to understand how it is that people motivate themselves as I think that that will help me to motivate myself better (and anyone who will read this discussion later on).
What I want is that you think about something that you do but you have a hard time motivating yourself (in my case it is writing and promoting my website) and think about something that really motivates you and you just do it quickly and easily (for me, one example would be singing).
Now, when you think about one and then think about the other, which differences do you notice?
In my case, I have noticed that singing needs no preparation and sometimes it is even a little compulsive (I feel the urge to sing) whereas writing and promoting my website is something that needs more things just to get started (as if I didn't have any ideas everytime I begin and I have to work to get them). I am trying to unravel the mysteries of motivation, will you help me?
7 responses
@genius277 (535)
• Indonesia
1 Jun 11
no one can motivating you, only you can. Just think about "what you really want", "what you really need to get what you want" and "how to do that".
Keep it in your mind.
@consejorogelio (82)
• Mexico
4 Jun 11
Thank you for your answer. Still, I am not looking for people to motivate me, what I want to do is to understand how motivation works to be able to motivate myself more easily and powerfully.
Still, I think your three step process is very useful and smart, thank you.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
31 May 11
I think it's just a matter of finding out what is most important to you. In my case, it's my kids that I deem to be the most important. Then after that, I figure that everything I do should be to the future or well being of my kids. Then I draw on that as I do my everyday things. Yes I may feel down sometimes, then I just remind myself of what drives me, so I can re-motivated again.
@consejorogelio (82)
• Mexico
1 Jun 11
Thank you. I find your answer to be particularly helpful because of the piece on how you get yourself motivated when feeling down. I think that is a great strategy to motivate oneself, to think about the future and what we are working for and then draw the motivation from that.
I feel that I am getting closer to what I want to learn :)
@skayzer (41)
• Sri Lanka
1 Jun 11
People find it easiest to do actions/activities/etc. that they are talented or gifted in;
For example-You say you find it easy(or even compulsive) to sing, this is because you likely have a talent for singing or you just plain enjoy doing so.
-With regards to you website I'm guessing You don't enjoy the hard work required to promote it especially the 'typing" part.When you dont enjoy doing something, You naturally perform under par in the respective action/activity/etc.
Now about motivation;
This is a bit tough, I generally get things done merely because I have to(or cause I'm in charge/responsible).I'm still a high school student(almost done though!!;D ),
and when I'm given a task to organize or complete by either teachers or my parent's I will ensure nothing else gets in the way till it is complete- this is because I do not want to disappoint those who have given me a responsibility(I guess You could say I have a strong sense of Duty-I'm also factoring a slight cultural conditioning as well).
Sure there have been instances where I have been slow to perform,
and those instances have almost all ways been tasks that I have found naturally difficult to carry out or just plain "boring".
Therefore we'are naturally motivated to do tings that are easy for us to do(and FUN to do).
And In your case (writing and promoting your website), I suggest improving your writing skills,
If you find it easy to write then You would naturally be less bored with having to draft/write promotional material for your website.
Also to gain Ideas as to promote your site, well it depends a lot on what the website is about.Not to mention there are courses on marketing, so this area is quite big to discuss plus I'm no expert on marketing :).
My Mum says For people to be motivated to do something they dont enjoy, they should have a reason/purpose for it , Why do You want to promote Your website?What would You gain by doing so?
Asking your selves these questions may help.
When I first registered onto Mylot I wanted to earn money but I was too lazy to bother typing so I left,
But as You can see I have gotten over that :D.Mind You it's been abut a year or more since I first registered.
@txgrl21 (819)
• United States
31 May 11
Hi consejorogelio!
I am motivated to keep on earning when I get earnings from my referrals, I work hard for those and deserve the extra money. I also have an Amazon wish list with everything that I want to buy for me and my kids and every time I get enough money to purchase something it keeps me motivated to keep going, lol.
@consejorogelio (82)
• Mexico
1 Jun 11
So, when you get the things that you work for, that motivates you to keep working? Deserving the things that you get helps you get motivated?
I like it that you are kind of waiting for the good things to happen. You must be a rather happy person indeed.
Greetings.
@Princelierocks (817)
• India
1 Jun 11
Yes definitely i will help you in your discussion about Motivation. See Motivation theory means a strong desire to achieve something this can be anything around you for example singing like you mentioned sporting studying writing typing any thing can get you motivated. I will give you one good example recently when i was learning a guitar i felt that it is of no use but to just play and sing for yourself until and when i discovered that there is a band for which i can join in and start playing for my college immediately i felt the need to play the guitar and now iam a intermediate level in guitar. This has been motivated me a lot. So there are such examples around us even in day to day life we spend lot of motivation factors are hidden beneath. It all depends on us of we react and how we accept the situation.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
1 Jun 11
Well,i think the most thing you should do is try to be confidence,nobody would defeat you unless yourself.This is the truth,you should find some ways to get yourself relaxed. No matter what,if other people help you,they just try to comfort you,well,i think the most effective method is still depends on you to find it.. So,we thin life is not easy,so,hey,just cheer up. Every people could get over it.
