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Today we chat about motivation.  Let\'s define it, let\'s understand it as a tool and as a limited resource (one which is incredibly valuable when present).  Motivation can really pour some gas on your fire, the question is what about those times you don\'t feel motivated?  When you are in that place where you feel you NEED motivation how can you find it?  Ultimately, can we come to a better understanding of how t use this tool when it is available to us and how to stay committed when it is on empty?

Tips:

Change the equation, instead of Motivation + Action = Results try Action + Results = Motivation (you\'ve got to replenish this resource and seeing a reward for consistent action is a great way to do so)

Identify all of your "have to\'s", how many can you reshape into "get to\'s" or even "want to\'s" AND if you find that some of your "have to\'s" are things that you simply do not want or need in your life, can you remove them?

In Search of Motivation:

1. Hire a coach, recruit a friend, tell the world...establish some external accountability to get yourself started...this is not the end goal, if we solely rely on external motivators we will be left incapable of caring for our own needs when times are challenging and the external motivator is not available for one reason or another.  With that said having someone who is vested in your commitment and success is a great place to start if you are feeling lost.

2. Search for Awareness in your life, find a way to connect your goals to things that actually matter and are actually important to you and your life, use those as internal motivators...this is a little more challenging than hiring a coach AND a good coach will help guide you to creating this awareness and acting with intention in a way that aligns with what matters most to you.

3. Change your story...the narratives we tell ourselves (consciously and subconsciously) shape how we show up in life. Many of us (ourselves included) have the most difficulty keeping commitments to ourselves, this often stems from a lack of self worth or self love, and/or a feeling that we don\'t matter as much as someone or something else.  This is a very challenging and very powerful path to walk, we strongly recommend working with a professional in order to grow this skill.  That may be a mental health provider, coach, healer, etc. you have to find who will work best for you.

Mentions and Shoutouts:

@jockowillink author of Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom (among other great leadership books)

@mike_bledsoe

@the.infinitethread

@primal.ken