It doesn’t happen all that often to me now, but occasionally I find that I lack motivation to do the jobs I have to do. This evening was one such time and if I didn’t know my signals better, I’d have simply written it off. However, I recognise the signs well and most of the time I can suspend my negative thinking and get on with things anyway.
I think the key to success in this area is in learning about yourself – what are the triggers and the warning signs that you are about to enter some thinking that will stop you getting on with your work or life. For me, I have some internal dialogue (voices in my head!) that give me helpful advice or sometimes tell me that I must be coming down with something. The older, less wise, versions of myself used to take these nuggets as truths and procrastinate like crazy. Normally this would have resulted in some kind of cold – or at least a bigger mess for not having done the work.
Now these voices are much quieter and I consider myself very fortunate to be able to hear them for what they are… EXCUSES. I know this about myself and I am able to take responsibility for the fact that I simply don’t want to have to do whatever it is I know I have to do. Once I realise, the task can be started and completed and 99% of the time, it’s much more fun than I imagined it would be.
It is a wonderful feeling when you learn the triggers you talk about here. Procrastination and lack of motivation always make a little task seem like a massive task.
I could comment on all your posts! People with your ability to teach and positive mental attitude are the people I like to be around!
Thank you for pointing me to your blog, I will be subscribing right now so I don’t miss any information.
Thank you Dan
@susan Thank you for your beautiful words, they are warmly received. Regards, Dan.
These are great articles you have here Dan. Perfect nudges to get us thinking about ourselves and once we start doing that we are open to incredible leaps in personal growth! Fantastic…heading off to click the rss feed now!
@leanne Thanks Leanne, I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Regards, Dan.
Your article is realy nice mate
made me think about my self
your blog will be handy to cheer me up when i feel down
your post are really motivating and great
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Hi Predeep Thanks for your comment and subscription. Cheers, Dan