How do you motivate yourself?

I've been so unmotivated lately in all areas...working out, cleaning, really everything

I'm busy with 3 kids and my little one really keeps us busy! But I've seriously lost my motivation!

I need a kickstart...how do you get or stay motivated!

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i would like to hear ideas on this too... i have no motivation lately either!

How do you motivate yourself?

I usually make a list of what needs to be done and set deadlines for myself. If I am still having a hard time getting motivated I will set up a reward for myself- clean the house and go to the gym X days this week equals some type of pampering--or indulgent treat.

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see my problem with that is then i will tell myself ohhhhh oookay, go pamper yourself or get yourself that treat you want NOW and maybe it will make you feel better and motivate you... haaa.. never works

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I'm competitive and try to trick myself into competing with myself

Setting a timer works wonders for me. I want to see how much I can get done in 1.5 or 2 hours before the timer goes off. What a great way to get my house clean QUICK and not keep stopping to check my phone or watch tv.

With working out start off slow. Try for 30 min twice a week. Then I'll tell myself you can do better then that... and either add a day or time to the workouts. I'm now doing some form of workout every single day ( but I have major weight loss goals so this helps) I've read/heard you should walk/jog/run for 3 miles every day OR do a 30 min workout every day. I do the 3 miles 3-4 times a week and a 30 min workout in between those days.

I have friends who I walk with on certain days and that helps keep me accountable and we motivate each other.

ETA- I also love the reward method. I treated myself to a spa pedi and foot/leg massage the first time I worked out for 7 days straight. Now I keep setting small goals like that for myself.

Message edited 9/26/2014 8:00:40 PM.

How do you motivate yourself?

I had a similar post a few weeks ago, I cant seem to get my Sh$t together..

Im with you, I would use some of the tips mentioned but I am REALLY bad at treating myself to anything even a vacation day from work.

I find list can and do work, but since my last post I still have not completed my list and it was made weeks ago.

I feel your pain. Don't beat yourself up, the fact is some things can wait, like cleaning the house. Try walking around the block once on Sunday, see if that jump starts other things

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My whole life is a pit of laziness, gluttony, and disorganization.
Yeah, I'm no help.....

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Sleep and coffee? I'm a morning person so even 30 min before work is a way to get things done. However some weekday evenings I reheat leftovers, spend some time with the kids and sit on my ass til bedtime!

I don't know if I do anything in particular to motivate myself. I try to be well rounded and balanced but I don't try to be perfect. I give myself credit for all that I do. I think I do the things I do cause I want to do them and that's motivating enough Kwim? But when I have a slacker week I don't beat myself up about it.

I also don't try to overachieve but I feel like I do ok!

I bet you're doing a lot more than you think!!

How do you motivate yourself?

I'm not really good with motivation, but if I need to get something done around the house (cleaning) I put a fav station on pandora and rock out while cleaning, working out I don't do lol

How do you motivate yourself?

Ugh! I'm feeling the same way right now. I've got zero motivation to work out, clean, cook.... dishes will now pile in the sink until the end of the day when I get around to emptying the dishwasher and reloading it. Laundry will sit for a few days before I do a load....or five! It's terrible. The kids keep me super busy and you'd think I'd have all the time in the world being a sahm but I just can't get my sh!t together!

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I just signed up for a challenge in October.

I was able to complete one during the Summer and it was a lot of fun.

I won't post on FB and drive everyone nuts, but I do blog about it to hold myself accountable.

It's also an exercise I enjoy and costs a lot of money so that helps too with making myself more accountable.

I do find myself often justifying reasons not to go so I totally get that too...

ETA: I enjoy my job and I don't mind cleaning (do a little each day to keep up with it) so that helps a lot!!!

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Exercise to get more energy and I just do it. As soon as I get up in the morning, I am on the go. I like to get things done so I can then sit (eventually lol).
When things are neat and organized, then my head is clear.

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Thanks everyone. I will try all your tips.

Its hard...I used to be soooo on the go and once my 3 rd became mobile I am just exhausted and unmotivated.

For example...I would walk with them a few days a week....now the thought of rounding them all up and getting them in the stroller exhausts me.

I am going to try the timer thing..for myself and for my older ones. This way I can say mommy is going to work until the timer goes off and then i will play.

Thanks again!

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I feel much lazier on the days I am not at work.

I find even having to go to the store turns into this huge big overwhelming chore.

Once I'm up and out though, I am fine.

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Posted by NervousNell

My whole life is a pit of laziness, gluttony, and disorganization.
Yeah, I'm no help.....

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Yesterday was tough....I was home all day with DS and the last thing I wanted to do was go out and go to yoga....DH decided to take DS for a bike ride though and I pushed myself to just get in the car and go even though I just wanted to crawl under the covers.

Once I got there I had an amazing class and felt awesome afterwards.