Forum Discussion: How can we help to motivate others?
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The question for today is:
How would YOU define motivation? (not Google c:)
My definition: Motivation is the will to do something, supported with a reason you believe in to do something :3
So, join in and share with us what motivation means to you! Let us know! ^-^ *huggles* :3
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I would think about doing something . but lately I just been getting stuck and not doing anything. Can't get myself outside on my own.
Heya all! Youve done such an amazing job defining what motivation means to you and in what ways it is important in our daily lives, now lets get on with question #3!
Before motivating others, it can be helpful and easier to first think about what works for us to motivate ourselves. That way, we can suggest them these ideas, and they can try them out and figure out their own ways thanks to these ideas!
The question for today is:
How do you motivate yourself?
My answer: I remind myself why Im doing it: what is my goal, why I want to accomplish it and which steps can help me do that. I also try to stay positive and constructive about the eventual obstacles faced. And more importantly (at least for me!) I reward myself along the way :3
Looking forward to reading your replies ❤️
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@LinearWaves
BY WRITING POEMS AND QUOTES.... ❤
@charmingBeauty55
Poems and quotes can definitely be helpful! Do you have a favorite one?
Thank you for sharing
@LinearWave
Yeah I do have a fav one
@charmingBeauty55
Would you like to share it with us? 😊
@LinearWaves
yes off course I would love to but I don't know how to upload image..... From my phone gallery
@LinearWaves Heya linear! I motivate myself by doing some positive self talk and remind myself on how far I've come and if I'd give up now, I won't be able to achieve the things I wanted to achieve. 💜
@Erato
Positive self-talk can definitely be a great help! And about not giving up so as to keep going towards your goals, there's this quote which I find pretty motivating "you didn't come this far to only come this far"
Thank you for sharing, keep accomplishing your goals
@LinearWaves My way of motivating myself is that , I always try to look towards the brighter side that yes it gets hard and challenging at times but that's the test that I have to pass. That I can do it because I have the capability of doing it because until you keep trying and do not give up , you can achieve your goals no matter how hard it gets .
@TheLandOfHope
Looking on the brighter side can definitely be helpful and encouraging! Keep trying, because indeed with that kind of motivation, step after step you can do anything! Thank you for sharing ❤️
@LinearWaves
I take the time to sit a few minutes and get some sunlighte or straching helps. I also find reading happy and supportive post helps as well
@Reececup1986
Sitting on the sunlight, stretching, ready happy and supportive posts, these can definitely help keep your motivation up! Keep going and thank you for sharing ❤️
@LinearWaves
Thank you and I shore will
@LinearWaves Exactly, reminding ourself why we want to accomplish and what our goal is, constantly helps us to get through it. Sometimes, I share my goals with others as sharing publicly gives me a sense of accountability, which makes me more inclined to get going. Watching inspirational videos, reading biographies, listening to music, hanging out with friends/family members who are there to support us and makes us believe in ourself.. all these little things helps me to motivate and to continue or try even harder.
"Encourage others, and you'll automatically start seeing encouragement from them in return. It's a cycle of positivity"
@PolarLight
Very true, sharing our goals can give us a sense of accountability, a little push to keep going! Inspirational videos, biographies of inspirational people, music, supportive people, all these can also really help stay motivated and work towards our goals!
Thank you for sharing this quote, I
@LinearWaves
I often motivate myself by trying to see the value in doing something, such as that it will improve my health or happiness, or that it will help someone or contribute to a goal.
@neatBalloon7178
I do agree, the more valuable our objective is, the easier we can motivate ourselves to keep going, even if it is hard. It
@LinearWaves
i dont positively motivate myself i mean i motivate myself to starve :(
@imsorryitry
Oh okay, yeah that
@LinearWaves
i dont know but i love you and i hope you had a good or ok day yesterday <3
@imsorryitry
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I really hope you can get to use this motivation for recovery!
@LinearWaves
I motivate myself myself by giving myself little rewards. It can be whatever Maybe watch 10 minutes of TV when I get something done, or I can take a bike ride. Or I open up a package of gummy bears and with every chapter I read I can get one. You should see how fast you can get through your college reading by doing that!
@JayTheBird14
Oh my! Candies or other sugary treats every few chapters definitely help me go through college reading as well!
Thank you for sharing ❤️
@LinearWaves
What motivates me to push through everything is usually waking up to music. Just that positive energy in my room is enough to get me through a tough day.
@KittyKyle
Positive energy with music can be of great help to go through a tough day! Plus if its right in the morning and it gets you in a better mood, its even better to help start off the day in a better mood 😊
Thank you for sharing ❤️
@LinearWaves Oh boy, I find that I get motivated through a variety of ways. Most often, I rely on optimism and hope. Sometimes, I get motivated by others especially my support system; quite a number of people inspire me to become better which also motivates me. Listening to music can also motivate me especially when I need to be energized.
@lovelyWhisper66
Optimist and hope can definitely be powerful drives! Getting energized by music and inspired by other people can also be really great helps when it comes to motivation, to me being energized+inspired is the perfect combo to do things 😊
Thank you for sharing ❤️
@blossombreathe Heyo Lauren! Yay! Congrats in launching the subcommunity! c: i'm so happy to be part of the community. Anyway, my definition of motivation is when you know your goals and you have these things to push you to move forward and face each day everyday.
Im motivated knowing that I have to fix myself in order to make my children proud of me. My mum and dad have always loved me no matter what but I want unconditional love from my children
My dad loves me unconditionally. My Mother doesnt have a maternal bone in her body. I want my children to know I love them unconditionally
@blossombreathe
to me motivation is all about feeling accomplished. We know how we'll feel when we are motivated, we feel on top of the world, very happy and willing to do anything. And when we do we feel we did the best thing in the world.
At least I see it this way.
How do you motivate yourself?
I mostly live my life with distraction and that is wrong so hot so not sure what to do anymore since everyone says I need more to life than that all day long.
@DanaMH
Distraction can be very helpful to keep our mind away from thoughts or habits that can bring us down, I don
@LinearWaves
Oh no I have motivation I just live 24/7 distraction and I want out of this. I need something else to do and the activites list on the web is not helping me.
Why i think motivation in daily life is important is that it drives us to make the change we want to become Who we want to become.
I have lived my life without motivation for six years, been struggling just to do anything "normal" and in time i have lost Who i am and what i want, something im struggling with daily. The lack of motivation in my life Made me a puppet, and left me feeling very empty. It still do, but now i have motivation to push trough.
@Alctim Motivation can truly do wonders. It seems like it helped you push through tough times; in a sense, motivation can truly give us purpose in life. I'm glad you are with us, and I really appreciate you opening up. Thank you so much for sharing!
@blossombreathe Motivation is the feeling you sometimes get that drives you toward reaching your goals.
@Power2DoGood
This is true.
I alraeady posted once but I wanted to add something that I realized I was doing too much.. Stop Complaining! Yes, we all need to vent, but lately, I have been a bit of a downer LOL I am fortuante enough to have a good husband and friends who will just listen, but I noticed a bit of a change in them.. Next time I open up, I'm going to ask myself if I really neet to share this with them or is it something I can deal with myself with coping skills and how will it affect them when I discuss it? I didnt realize how much I was complaining and I surely didn't know the effects it really has... #NoMoreNegativeNancy :)