Motivation
What/Who motivates everyone to accomplish what they need to in their day? What/Who helps you carry on as happy as you can be?
@Heartspeakstruth HI ❤️. For me, the answer to your question is easy-- my kids. My kids are the literally reason that everyday I get up even on days I don't want to. They did not ask to be here and as the parent, it's my job to provide and care for them. I can't do that if I'm laying depressed in the bed with the woo is me mindset. So because I know they are dependent on me, that's my motivation to think more of them and less of myself. ♡ With that said, I don't have to force myself to get through the days with a smile on my face or pretend because I'm human. I'm entitled to my bad days and I don't always have to be happy and that's ok... though, I do try to have a positive outlook on certain things in life.
Now prior to having kids, I would say it was me who motivated myself to get through my day. It was me who motivated myself to do things because I knew I was all I had and knew I could count on myself. I learned early on to be my own best cheerleader so motivation and the desire to want to be and do better just sort of came to be. But when kids happened to me, it changed. Thanks for asking this question-- it was nice to reflect and think. :)
@Heartspeakstruth
This is a wonderful question, I've never really thought about it. I guess personally, what motivates me is the fact that I know whatever I do is to keep my head above the water in mental health terms. The thought of being mentally okay in the future motivates me. There's a few more things, such as: feeling/s that I achieved something, experience and a healthy routine.
Secondly, I don't ever like basing my happiness on something, or especially someone, but in terms of helping, I think what has helped me immensely to have a less black and white aka a good or bad view on the world was getting into a relationship. My partner is wonderful!
What about you?
@Heartspeakstruth Wonderful question indeed. I have not actually thought about this that much. I think my primary motivation is just to motivate myself to survive tbh. I dont have kids or anything bigger to live for but thats ok. I am at peace with it.
