How do you get the urge or motivation to do something?
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Write six lines per day only for a book.  Soon, you will find you will write more and more.  But you know what, it's okay just to do nothing as long as you are not hurting anyone.
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force yourself to do it.\n\ni'm an introvert so i understand, but i can force myself to do it, it just doesn't come easily.
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It's difficult to get yourself going when you feel down, if you understand that you know that you have to push yourself to do something about it.\nAsk yourself the question: 'Do I want to go on doing nothing, or do I want to stop, turn around and do something active and positive?'\nI guess you know the answer to that, so taking action is very important, rather than just thinking about stuff to do.\n\nHow about making a list of things that need to be done or things that you would like to do, that way you have something in black-and-white rather than just in your head.  It's nice to be able to cross those things off your list and say 'That's done, next?'  That should give you a way of actually doing things.\n\nI'm sure when you've been down before there have been occasions where something has happened, maybe you've seen something on TV or perhaps someone has called round to see you, and you've suddenly forgotten about being down and been alright.\nThis shows you that you can change your mood in an instant.  Again, when you KNOW that, it's easier to look at yourself when you are depressed and say 'I'm NOT going to be unhappy, I'm going to feel good.'\nAlso, I think taking your mind off yourself is a quick way to stop feeling down, go and do something for someone else.\n\nHope that helps, good luck!
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Passion\n\nI've received the question about motivation to workout several times. A bit back, I emailed a fellow who simply wished the question of motivation could be answered.\n\nI think the ultimate key to motivation is:\n\nPassion\n\nYes, p-a-s-s-i-o-n\n\nWithout that burning desire to succeed, most things will elude you. Desire comes from an interest that can grow into passion.\n\nIf you have a passion for something, you'll do whatever it takes to be successful. Without it, you'll only be partly committed and only partly successful.\n\nTake a look at any major sports star or entertainer, the passion they have for their sport is obvious. It is what drives them to succeed and motivates them to give 100%. Without it, they would just be average.\n\nTo be successful in the pursuit of fitness, it needs to become a passion. So if you don't have a strong interest in becoming fit, I suggest you find other activities you do enjoy. Getting fit isn't something anybody does well as a passing interest.\n\nBut do realize that you need to know more about fitness in general before you can develop a real enthusiasm for it. In my case, as I kept learning more and more about training, nutrition and supplements, my interest really started to grow.\n\nAnd understand that you don't need to be obsessive about working out. You can be very successful just doing 45 minutes a session, 3 times a week. You don't need to live in the gym or spend every second thinking about working out.
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Lets just say that you have overcome half of the problem -at least you realize that you are always late.\n\nNow there are two ways to do this:\n\n1. There has to be one or two thing that you are always on time for, there has to be something that you value in your life. Perhaps lets just take a look at what do you do that delays you, other than what needs to be done. If you can isolate those interests, may be then try to see if there is any career and growth possiblities in those activities? I assure you if you are able to find what you love doing and if it is rewarding too, you will never be late or feel bad about yourself.\n\n2. You need to have a disciplinarian in your life, get an instructor, get someone who matters to you and try to improve these habits. Furthermore, you have to either yourself or with the help of friend -start to exercise, this way your body will remain agile and your mind will be fresh to keep you going.\n\nThese will ultimately lead you decide your motivational factors -it is just not possible that you do not feel motivated at all. The problem will be resolved when you have your motivations and your targets in place.\n\nAs a human being we all have a mechanism of self satisfaction and achievement. We need to feel good about something and you need to see whether this feeling is when you are late or when you are in time.
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Reach deep down into the section of your intellect and think to yourself: What are the results of my actions?  If you will truly be satisfied by not doing something, don't do it.  Otherwise, realize that what you want can only be achieved by getting the work done.  Only do this if you are ready to do some serious "self" questions.
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Start each day with a purpose.  Just because you can do whatever it is you feel like doing shouldn't interfere with a daily life consisting of goals and responsibilities.  Self discipline takes willpower and the want to change also play a major factor.  When boredom sets in you will eventually have to discipline yourself into a new routine or you can always stay stagnant in time wasted...\n\nI get up each day and although I don't have anywhere I must be at any certain time I choose to get up, wash up and make a difference to my family and in my home and then it is my time...and that still leaves me with more than enough my time.
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Write down what u need to achieve and how u'd like to go about it. Consider various options towards achieving them\n\nKeep smaller aims and break ur tasks into smaller break points, so that u are not disheartened or over-awed by the daunting work.\n\nReward urself periodically for meeting ur goals\n\nKeep at it, use a Urge-r, some close confidante who'll keep u pushing and reminding u 2wards ur goal.\n\nUse motivational books and other ppl's experience to go by.\n\nThere are so many things to do, but main thing is to DECIDE YOU WANT TO DO IT
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It depends on the task. Ican be motivated by:\nFear of failure\nSatisfaction with being successful\nAppreciation and service for others\nDesire to advance myself\nDesire to learn\nMoney
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By getting off your butt and doing something!!\n\nTerry
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When one uses manipiluation one is using a form of mind\ncontrol usually to get that individual to do what you want for your\nown benefit however motivation is a form of teaching that teaches\nand encourages the individual to accomplish things, do things,\nwhen you motivate someone you "encourage" them to accomplish things in life.
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You have to motivate and challenge yourself.  Try doing as many tasks as possible before noon.  Then double that by the end of the week.  Challenges are what keeps us going!
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Self-discipline and goal setting. If you want to watch tv, tell yourself, If I write 2 pages now, I'll take a break and get a snack and watch TV. Even if you never get back to the paper til the next day, atleast you started something. Set little goals and make a list of what you want to get done and then reward yourself when you accomplish each goal.
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The best way would be to not put yourself in a position where it would be hard for you to say no.  Go to public places, have other people around you - that way you are not tempted to do anything.  Keep yourself busy by doing other things that interest you.
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The best way to get motivated is to believe that you are already a beautiful and wonderful person.  When you stress out about what you should be doing and how you should look, it drains your energy to the point where you can't even leave the house.  When you know you are a great person you feel like taking better care of yourself.  Trust me.  For years I thought I was worthless and wore baggy clothes and no makeup.  Lately I have decided to take good care of myself, and in turn I don't binge or stress like I used to.  It's weird that forgetting about losing weight makes you lose it easier.  It's all about distracting your brain.  Good luck!
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Spend a little bit of time doing nothing.  It's harder than it seems, especially when you're used to keeping up with active kids.\nSleep in for a day. \nStay up all night and watch the sun rise.  \nPick a designated driver and go have a few drinks, dance, laugh, call to check on the kids when you get the urge.  \nGo to a movie, go out for dinner and order something sinful from the dessert menu.  \nStart writing that book.  \nPaint a room, or just a wall.  \nFinish a project.\nTry something you've always wanted to do.
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You have to first think back to a time when you felt most proud of yourself, and use that for whatever may come. If that doesn't work for you, then you should look at the present. You want to be motivated to do something, and in order to do that you just need to do it. Much like doing the dishes. There is a huge pile to do, but you lack the motivation to do it. Maybe the result will inspire you. Once the dishes are done and cleaned, you can look back on that accomplishment. This may be from someone who hates doing the dishes, but does it to complete a chore. Think of what you need motivated as a game, when you're competing against yourself, the only winner is you.