I’m thinking of what I’m grateful for. Thinking where I’ve been and where I’m at, as well where I can go. I’m letting myself rest when needed and then go all in again when I’m rested.
Short answer: optimize how I feel physically and put the things I’d like to do top off mind. Long answer: I have a chronic health condition, so this is an ongoing struggle for me. I’ve isolated a couple of things: how I feel physically and what I’m thinking about. Everyone has different things that get their bodies awake and feeling well in the morning. For me, aside from sleep, drinking plenty of water to rehydrate, stretching, and meditation are the critical items. The water is especially important: I find if I drink 8 oz water before bed and keep a cup of cool water at my bedside, I get better sleep. Stretching and meditation help with any pain and prepare my mind for the next step. Once I’ve taken care of those essentials, I take a look at my notebook with what I accomplished yesterday, which I bullet-point out the most days before. Then I figure out what time is not already "bespoke" and jot down what I’d like to a) accomplish and b) experience during the next several hours. Stuff to accomplish consists of 2-3 things that meet goals or responsibilities. This could include things like mailing a package or making appointments as well as reading a chapter in a book about something I’m learning or planning a home improvement project. Stuff to experience includes at least 1 thing that lifts the spirit, such as visiting a friend, being someplace beautiful in nature, or reading. The only requirement is that it’s something I can 100% commit to, barring the unforeseen. I think of it as a way to honor the day. Then I just figure it when I’m going to do the things and get going. I also remove friction by doing things like sleeping in clothes I can stretch in, showering the night before, and having an idea of what I want to wear that I love that day. Emergency get-going trick: if I’m really having trouble getting motivated, I ask my son or husband to select a favorite item of clothing or accessory for me to wear and bring it to me, so I feel motivated to at least put it on.
I don’t think about a thing more than a day ahead. I only take things one at a time otherwise it’s too much. I remember how much better I felt the day before after drinking water so I do that again and the rest follow.
I love checking off boxes. This gives me energy to do more. So I create todos for even the smallest things, which I know I’ll do anyway. When I check them off, I get motivated to start bigger tasks.
Sometimes it can be hard to find motivation. We don’t feel happy, something at school, work or in our personal life puts pressure on our shoulders and in our mind. But if you truly want to see a change in yourself, you will do it for you. Not for them, for you. No matter what the action is, drink water, eat breakfast, exercise - do it for you. Just do it.
Prep, prep, prep! If things are out the night before I will do it tomorrow. That said-I should do it not only on days I go to work, but also on days I don’t!
I’ve really been having trouble with motivation lately. I feel too much pressure right now. I have about 8 weeks left to reach my HealthyWage goal. Fighting all the time with kelly who tries to “motivate” me but instead makes me feel bad. So fabulously is helping me learn to be positive and set goals and create good habits. I can’t wait to see what the next year will bring! So short answer — fabulously and the everyday quotes which I text to myself.
I try to remind myself that my life is not going to get any better if I don’t push through. Nothing in life worth anything is just handed out. If you want something you have to prove yourself worthy. Thats why you don’t see homeless people winning the lottery. I think about the things in my life I want to change, and the new things I want to have in the future.
Tricky! I think it’s much more about getting the habit rather than motivation - When I first started using Fabulous it took me ages to get the habit/rhythm and in fact I ignored it for months, but recently I’ve managed to keep it going because I persisted and got in to the habit. You must not be too hard on yourself either - don’t expect to do everything every day - you will miss some things and that’s OK.
I like to start at night. Making sure everything is ready for the day ahead of me. And once I wake up, I don’t procrastinate on doing my daily tasks. I make a schedule and stick to it until my day is done and I can relax. I feel less stress when i have a plan!
Answers reflect the personal experiences of Fabulous community members. They are not medical or professional advice — for guidance about your health, talk to a qualified professional.
