how to get more motivation

I think there’s a huge misunderstanding when it comes to motivation for many people (me included). I mean I get it, I used to totally misunderstand how it worked too . I used to always wait on motivation before starting something new, and when I do finally start I’d stop immediately when the motivation goes away. Which meant things I started doesn’t last much more for a couple of days or weeks.

The thing is motivation isn’t a necessity for results.

You could be super super motivated about something but put zero work into it and that would give you zero results. On the flip side you could be super demotivated about something but put in the work anyway and end up with some results.

Motivation is a luxury, not necessity to reach your goals.

You’re not going to enjoy every moment of every living day of your weight loss journey. It’s just not going to happen. It’s a complete misconception that you can only work on your weight when you’re motivated, and that you have to stop when you’re not. I think it’s the other way around.

First of course you gotta think real hard about your goals and what kind of actions it’s gonna take from you to get there. From that point onward it’s just moving forward regardless of your motivation levels. Sure when you’re motivated give it your 100% everyday maybe even more, go that extra mile. When you’re not motivated, it’s totally fine to go at 50-60% speed instead, or take a mini break if you really need it but don’t forget to get back on track.

You don’t break up at your first argument in a relationship. You don’t drop out of school after one bad day. You don’t quit your job after low day either. So stop quitting your weight loss journey when there’s a bad day or when motivation’s not there.

Motivation’s gonna come and go in waves. When it’s here, enjoy it. When it’s not, keep going anyway.

Action is what’s needed to produce results. Results then have potential to create motivation. Then that motivation could inspire more action, and the cycle keeps looping from there. A lot of us (me included) tend to put motivation as the first part of the cycle, but that’s the one part that’s not in our control.

We have zero control over our motivation levels. We have 100% control over our day to day actions.

Whoever told you this journey is easy-peasy stop listening to them. Even with motivation this journey isn’t easy at all. It’s a long journey that has a lot of ups and downs. When you recognize that you’ll see that there’s plenty of chances for motivation to come and go. That’s what’s supposed to happen, it’s normal.

What matters is that you keep going, keep putting in the hard work anyway.

It’s a long marathon.

When you’re tired, walk and slowly move forward. When you’re hyped and motivated, pick it up to a faster jogging pace. When you’re really just out of battery, take a seat at the side and catch your breath. Just remember to get up and keep moving forward again.

Keep it up!

You can't fail if you don’t give up~

—Po