Before we find motivation it's good to understand what it is that we are looking for. Motivation is known as the "driving force" that allows us to move towards our goals.
You always hear people say...Get Motivated. Well, before we get motivated, we need to know what is driving this motivation. For instance, when you create your New Year's resolution to lose weight, try to understand what is driving you to lose weight.
Is it because you think people will notice two extra pounds?
OR
Are you afraid that your partner will not be attracted to you anymore?
Listen to your thoughts and ask what is driving you to lose weight.
I was once told that life has only two choices...
FEAR or
LOVE. From the moment I heard this statement, I realized it was true. Fear and love are life's only true choices which happen to be "driving forces" that motivate us.
If your thoughts are stating "I want to lose weight because my spouse will leave me if I don't."
This is fear motivating you. Fear of losing your spouse.
If your thoughts are stating "I want to change my eating habits in order to take better care of myself."
This is love motivating you. Love for yourself.
It's good to understand why we are trying to reach a particular goal. I find that if fear is driving me, then I will drive myself crazy trying to reach the goal. On the other hand, if love is driving me, the journey is less stressful. Be mindful of your thoughts as you get motivated for change.
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