In need of some motivation

@enelly (19)
United States
April 21, 2012 1:12pm CST
Have you ever got to a point where you need a push to make changes? I have many things that I would like to change about my life, instead I find myself complaining about everything. I can say that I am a lazy person, so with that said I feel like I'm just not motivated to do anything. I am not sure how I can stop this. I think I am just too comfortable with things. So I would like to know what gets you motivated?
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
21 Apr 12
I forgive myself. If I am lazy it is for a reason. If I am unmotivated there is a reason for that as well. I feel this way like you, unmotivated much too often but this does not mean I like it or want to stay in this kind of state unless I am comfortable - then it is ok. Your question was answered by the previous responders in different ways. How about commenting back on them with either a question or reasoning with them, ? Puuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuush! Who loves Enelly?
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
22 Apr 12
Done the nothing thing too but just refusing here to feel bad about that. If someone doesn’t like that I do nothing well tough! Ok long periods of nothing is like the time I’ve spent on doing stuff that really didn’t get me much nor get me anywhere, so nothing in comparison has the same rating in my mind. Get me there? Anyway what about motivation? I want something period. I’ve been putting it off for a long time. I have a tummy that is coming off. I can do it! I’ve done it before. I can do it again. It is doable. Will it bring me happiness? Probably not but I will have my flat tummy. I promised myself I will and I mean it. That is how I do it. I choose one thing I really want and I choose it and want it and know I can do. Not a big deal I guess but what motivated me on this tummy thing was believe it or not was constipation and gas pains. I can still get them I know but with this useless tummy thing on me it just made it worse. I want to feel better, feel healthier and feel better about myself. There is my motivation. So will concentrate on this one goal and I will achieve it. No doubts. Does this help at all? Next thing I will want is a good lover. – joking.
@enelly (19)
• United States
21 Apr 12
Well ya of course I dont like being in this kind of state either its just hard once we've been in it for so long. Thanks, all of these comments have been great. :)
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
Hi there enelly, With reference to your topic, honestly, before I was so uninspired due to some issues I have encountered with my family. That because of that, I have felt a downside of mylife. As a result, I have lost my strength and passion to do my plan. But, as I prayed to God, He help me to realized that, it is not the end. The path where I am walking is not yet finished. So I must stand up again and must face it bravely. Aside from that, He uses instrument to help me to figure things out. He have send my friend to uplift me and help me to gain another knowledge in the field of internet marketing where I am right now. And I am proud to say that I am happy in this field although the income that I am receiving is not too high. However, I have faith that God will give me more opportunities to earn more at this field where He brought me in. With your situation right now, just continue to believe and have faith that God will help you to figure things out.
@enelly (19)
• United States
21 Apr 12
Wow thats great, I guess God has his own way of making things happen. Thanks so much for sharing.
• Philippines
22 Apr 12
Hello there Enelly, Just continue to pray and believe that everything is possible with God. He knows what your heart cry is and He will surely mend everything for you.
@lowyder (282)
• Canada
21 Apr 12
hey i find getting motavated to be very hard myself i find staying up all night and sleeping all day a hard thing to get out of but lately been motavating myself to sleep earlier at night and wake up earlier in the day as ii knnow i have a job lobster fishing which is hard work ..!! im worried i wont be able to stay in tune and get up every morning at 4am.so its all in ur head i find im addicted to my prescribed medication so if i dont have this im not motavated to get out of bed at all ..im now on a taper program where i am trying to taper of the medacation and get away from it completely it takes motavation everyday .. but i dont know all i can say is it must be in ur head but also very deep in your Heart!!! Best of luck make a goal and stick to it !!! youll be surprised 1!! best luck LOW
@enelly (19)
• United States
21 Apr 12
Thats great, you have been making changes. Recently ive realized that i need to motivate myself, i was just lazy for so long that i let the days go by. I wish you luck as well. Thank you
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
walk out. go out. travel. see the world. look for new things. experience unfamiliar situations. in these ways, you get to see what's outside your familiar and comfortable world. be disturbed by what you see - poverty, injustices, conflicts. be human. let the feelings sink in your humanity. act out the feeling. get angry. that's a start. goodluck.
@enelly (19)
• United States
21 Apr 12
Pretty awesome ideas. Thanks :)
@GemmaR (8517)
21 Apr 12
I am at a stage in my own life where I have to change a lot because I am going from the stage of being with my parents at home to needing to find the money to get my own place, move out, and get along with my life as an adult. I sit and think about my future goals when I need a little bit of motivation, and I usually find that I am able to find enough drive to be able to get what I want at the end of the day. I always think that if you want something enough, you're always going to be able to find a way to get that for yourself.
@enelly (19)
• United States
21 Apr 12
Is it hard for you to pull yourself together? Like try and stay positive and just work hard for what you need. When i sit and think about the future i tend to think negative and would like do to so many things,but think how much time ive wasted already. For some reason in my mind i feel like i cant do those things.
@arlera (86)
21 Apr 12
hi,sometimes you cant wait to be pushed u need to make your mind up and just do it,if their are things u want to change .make a list and do them gradually,only u alone can change your circumstances no one can do it for you.each of us has something that we have a passion for just find what it is and i think u will be ok.im sometimes immotivated by a friend who has the same interest or just decide enough is enough and i get myself up and do it,stop procastinating live in the now,tomorrow may never come
@enelly (19)
• United States
21 Apr 12
The fact that I havent figured out what my passion is, might be a big part of this.I havent thought about making a list of things, but that would probably be really helpful. Thanks
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
22 Apr 12
My motivation is I am going to survive, if there is no work, no money I can't do that. And to buy things for mom and go to shopping and cinema.
@allknowing (134944)
• India
22 Apr 12
Discomfort in one's station in life is the main factor that gets one motivated to get a better deal. You say that you are too comfortable with things. So why do you want to change. Enjoy your present status and be in the attitude of gratitude.
@Kojigirl (188)
21 Apr 12
Boredom gets me shifting. I can't say that I'm comfortable, but I am managing to keep my head above water. When I need to make changes I force myself by putting a picture of what I want where I always see it, or make myself uncomfortable by having one of those nagging brains that usually reserve such tortures for my husband. You need to list the things you really want to do, and how you need to go about it. And then do SOMETHING either every day or once a week, depending on how things are moving. No one can do it aside from you, the choices will always be yours. Depressingly obvious, isn't it?
@Cherish14 (2693)
• Philippines
22 Apr 12
hi there, i have felt that too where in i lost interest in everything. i just can't find any motivation to keep me going. and lately i have realized that i think i should move on. a lot of things has happened and it has been hard foe me to deal with them. i just can't stay like this forever. it's like you just wake up one day and say to yourself that life is too short to just be sitting around and wait for something to come. i can't wait to start working, just today my friend told me she will refer me to get a job. i hope i get it and start very soon.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
22 Apr 12
I need money and i think and do something to make more money more..., I think of traveling but right now i haven't enough money yet then i have to work hard to earn money for that trip...I am not really active person also, but what i want, i will try to reach it. You can put a goal then try your best to complete it. I am sure that you wont be lazy at all. Everyday standing in front of the mirror, you should talk to yourself...should do it should complete it...before going out. Then i am sure you can reach your goal. it is s simple thing that you can do and being so active day by day. Best luck for you!!!
@Mashnn (4501)
22 Apr 12
It happens to me sometimes, when I have alot of things waiting to be done yet I feel I not motivated enough to do them. I just do not know how you can keep motivated always since I think that it is normal to feel that way sometimes.
• Philippines
22 Apr 12
I must say that I've been into that situation of yours a lot of times, and even until now I guess. I'm the type of person who has a low self esteem so it's pretty much difficult for me to motivate myself. I've got a lot of frustrations and failures with myself and because of this I lost my self esteem. When I'm pushed to my limits on extremes I get challenged and then that's when I get to motivate myself. I'm also the type of woman who want's to excel in some ways. So I could say that I'm pretty much a mixture of everything, both a fighter and someone who's rather lazy and or shy. I guess the best way to deal with this is to challenge yourself to do somethings which are out of your comfort zone. That means, to do things which are out of your routine. 'Cause when things are just a routine and most especially when it's within your comfort zone, that's the time when people like us get less motivated and I guess, lazy. I must know since I'm this kind of person too. I'm pretty much contented with what life could offer me. Rarely do I go an extra mile to achieve what I know I can. And I guess it's not helping and it's not any good at all. Since, we're more like stuck unto something without seeing ourselves grow. So I guess, it would help if we challenge ourselves from day to day. We should explore more and make the most out of what we have in life. I hope this would help. ^^
• United States
22 Apr 12
Dear, What you need is inspiration.Here are many different ways to get inspiration.See an inspiring movie or read an inspiring book Get moviated to change the world.Get out there and make a change.Try to think of idols who change the world.Like Oprah. She had overcome poverty and now helps people all around the world.Maybe you should volunteer at your local red cross?Set up a club to destroy poverty?You can do anything.
@samson1 (738)
• Jamaica
21 Apr 12
I am self motivated. i have accomplished much inlife already, and i have also assisted others in getting there. Anyway, based on your story, perhaps you could change your approach to life so that your love for life may return to you in a different way. Mmm, given that you are not as motivated by what you currently like (of like doing) do some 'soul searching' or actual research. Find whatever you love doing, or sharing, or being involved in. Then garner your resources together, and if possible, get some money together and get enrolled in a structured program. Once enrolled in this program - and it's the outcome that you think you'll enjoy doing (even if it is a hobby)- aim at completing this program. Be around persons who'll help you to keep motivated at whatever you love doing (and now that you've secured some training/ accreditation), go out into the world and share it with everybody. Perhaps, you may earn some money in the process, also.