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Staying Motivated

Ayana Watlington
Feb 17, 2020
3 min read

Updated: Feb 29, 2020



I can commit to something, keep up with it, and work hard but then I start to fall out. I have a bad habit of not finishing what I start ( just ask all my unfinished projects). After a couple of weeks, I start to lose interest and motivation, especially when I'm not seeing results for my work. Jumping from thing to thing hasn’t worked out for me. In order for me to achieve my goals, I have to stay on track.


Manifestation and attraction are the Universe’s way of helping you reach your full potential. When you wake up in the morning, daydream. Allow yourself to feel the emotions you may feel once you reach your end goal. Think about how good it's going to feel and how proud you’ll be of yourself. Let those feelings of joy, happiness, and excitement fuel you and give you the motivation to continue.


Every evening look over your to-do list. Congratulate yourself on what you did do and reevaluate if there’s something you didn’t do. Ask yourself why that task didn’t get completed, if you're going to try and complete it tomorrow, or if it's something you do want/need to do. Look at what you have planned for tomorrow and decide what your main three tasks are going to be. Instead of trying to multitask, group together tasks that are similar. Not only will it help your productivity but it will also keep you on the right track.


On your to-do list give yourself an estimated time frame for each task you want to complete. Set big goals and deadlines for the end of your week, and make smaller tasks throughout the week to keep you on track to reach those bigger goals. If procrastination is one of your vices set 30 to 45-minute time blocks for working and allow yourself a break in between. Put your most difficult tasks at the start of your list to get them out of your way. Once they are out of the way everything else you have to do will flow easily. You can see your end goal, and reach your leisure time quicker as you start to get tired. While working takes small breaks, go get some fresh air, stretch, and maybe grab a quick snack, then get back to work.


Don't be too strict on yourself. If all you do is work and have no time for the things you want to do or rest, you’ll eventually get burnt out. Don't overbook your days. As you complete tasks you know that you're even closer to doing the things you want to do outside of work. Congratulate yourself and remind yourself to keep up the good work because you're one step closer to being done for the day. Don't be too strict on what you do for your leisure and personal activities as well. New experiences are also motivating.


You don't have to do everything on your own. It's okay to have help. If you cannot do it all by yourself, let someone assist. It's also nice to have someone who can help keep you on track, especially if you don't have too much self-motivation. Staying motivated can be tough at times, even if you're a hard worker. Have someone you can turn towards when you need some direction to keep you going in the right direction and need some support to keep going.


Keep social media interaction in your life at a bare minimum. Commit yourself to not checking your social media accounts when you first wake up or before you go to bed. That's time for yourself to reflect, manifest, and focus on a positive mindset. Seeing negative and getting caught up in unimportant things disrupt your peace, productivity, and lower your vibration. Don't be afraid to take a break from social media every once in a while. You’ll be surprised how much time it consumes in your life. If it's hard for you to stay away use a website blocker on your computer and remove the apps from your phone or tablet.


During your journey, you will end up on a road with twists, turns, and detours. It may seem long but its the way you're supposed to go. Don't let your fear of failing or being on the wrong path keep you from reaching your end goals. In some situations failure is necessary. Along your journey, you're learning lessons to assist you. You learn what works, what doesn't, and what you shouldn’t be doing.



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