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where's the motivation?

 Motivation is a difficult thing. I'm getting away from the idea that it is something that you have to have. Sure, it's nice to make progress towards your goal when you are in the right mood but you will never always feel like that. I feel like the most personal growth happens when we don't feel like working on ourselves but we do it anyway. Discipline is key. It is an art that doesn't get enough practice and attention. It's the idea that we can make things happen for ourselves no matter what obstacle, such as a lack of motivation. However, I am not saying that it's a simple thing either. It is quite literally mind over everything. So, how do I find the motivation to work out and take care of myself on top of work and school? The short answer is, I didn't. I wrote it into my weekly and daily schedules. It didn't have to be something I wanted to do, it was something I had to do. I know that I feel better and do better when I follow my schedule and take time for my body so I made it a part of my lifestyle, not just as a hobby. I discovered what discipline meant for me and learned how to implement it into my daily life. I firmly believe that this can be real for anyone willing to put in the time and who is investing in improving their lives. This is a truth for me and it can be for you as well. 

What hacks do you love that help you stay disciplined? Where do you get your motivation and what do you do to hang on to it?

xo Marina, your queen busy bee ;)

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  1. anya longSeptember 12, 2024 at 4:55 AM

    What is motivation? That is a great question. As a college student who came in during covid, I had no motivation. I couldn't go out. I couldn't do things. I was locked in a box. One thing I like to do is to put my phone down! As a girl who has ADHD I like to keep myself busy and multitask but sometimes I struggle with it because the second that phone dings I want to know who texted me or what simple notification it is. I go ghost when I do homework. Phone on do not disturb or airplane mode. It really does work!

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  2. Brooks FlickSeptember 12, 2024 at 5:13 AM

    I think, in order to stay motivated, it's incredibly important to set "micro" goals that help you reach your desired outcome. Trying to motivate yourself to run a marathon is very daunting, but motivating yourself to run 20 minutes a day isn't quite as difficult, and can overall improve your self-confidence.

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