Mindfulness Check-In April 26, 2023
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It's completely normal to feel unmotivated at times, especially about work, just not all the time.
If you are feeling unmotivated, who or what helps you get yourself going?
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@amiablePeace77 I usually do some self-reflection and when I begin to visualize success or a positive way I would like to feel at the moment, I start getting motivated to work towards achieving that!
@GlowingBlueRose
Great idea to use positive visualization to get motivated!
Just thinking about my partner, my family and friends that support me often helps boost my motivation when I was trying to do work or pursue my personal hobbies. But now, getting additional support here and in my other support group is enough to motivate me as I’m focusing on my recovery!
@compassionateOak202
It is good to build a support system around you! I wish you all the best for your recovery journey!
@amiablePeace77 thank you so much! <3
@amiablePeace77. I find coming to 7cups helps to motivate me. I have gotten a lot of good ideas in the forums and discussions.
@adventurousBranch3786
I'm glad that you feel motivated here, you also help others to get motivated too!
The world is large, it's grand! There is so much to do, explore, learn, see, invent, create...
I heard a good quote today: When you feel like giving up, ask yourself what kept you going this long?
Things that were worth it before are still worth it... its a mindset! I want to continue to be part of the world, outside and inside myself!
@onwardforevenmore
This is an amazing and really helpful quote to reflect on "When you feel like giving up, ask yourself what kept you going this long?"
Thank you for sharing!
@onwardforevenmore. I wanted to let you know about a website called ‘ Bateman Horne Center.’ They have a lot of information there.
@adventurousBranch3786 thank you!
@amiablePeace77 If you are feeling unmotivated, who or what helps you get yourself going?
Sometimes I just need an energy boost so I sit down to a nice meal or snack and sometimes a nap does it for me.
@soulsings
Naps are great to recharge for sure! Love the idea of self pampering with a nice meal or a snack too.
@amiablePeace77
Hi Ami:
I have been plenty unmotivated the last few years; mainly due to health issues. There really isn’t any one thing that gets me going. I think I just have to reach a point where I’m tired of acting like a slug...
@UberRuminator
When everything hurts it can so hard to get up and focus on something else than the pain and worries, hugs. Helping others (of course only if possible) like calling an elderly person you know and who is alone from time to time can be motivational to get up and get distracted from one's own pain.
I hope things will improve for you very soon though.
@amiablePeace77
I doubt things will ever improve for me, but thank you for the good wishes. You are the closest thing I have to a friend on this site.
@UberRuminator I hear how it is hard to imagine things changing when they have been so difficult for so long.
I have struggled for a long time with situations in life. The only thing that has given me some relief is to realize the only thing that I have control over is how I react to my environment. I am still working with that. Things may not change, but I can change my expectations and how I react. This is starting to give me a sense of empowerment.
@soulsings
Glad to hear you are having a better time of handling things.
@UberRuminator
I feel honored that you see me this way, thank you 💙
Honestly, sometimes I just have to wait until my motivation comes back on it's own. Sometimes no amount of self talk or inspiring videos do anything.
Although most of the time just thinking about my career goal helps a great deal.
@cafedaydreams glad you find something that helps.
I find that finding a small manageable task helps me get going.
@decisiveStrawberries3514
Breaking down tasks makes them less stressful. Smaller tasks are not so overwhelming and more motivating.