Motivation is a funny thing because it can fluctuate so much. One moment you can feel full of get-up-and-go and the next you just can’t be bothered. Whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish, if you’ve lost your motivation then there are a few ways you can go about rediscovering that energy and powering on.
Think about your ‘why’
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, learn a new language or stick to your gym routine, you need to get in touch with what you want to achieve and the reasons you’re doing it. You set out on this journey because you had a particular goal in mind, and any tailing off in motivation is simply because you’ve lost sight of that goal. Write down what motivated you and how your life would improve if you achieved it, that way you might find that re-energising spark.
Celebrate how far you’ve come
We can all be our own harshest critics, so it’s worth taking a moment to be kind to yourself and celebrate what you have already achieved. Motivation has to come from within and everyone needs a pat on the back once in a while. The best person to give that pat on the back is you because only you know how hard it’s been to get this far. Knowing you’ve had some victories can spur you on, so give yourself a reward for the milestones you’ve reached.
Seek out support
Sometimes we need other people to help us rediscover our motivation, and having a cheerleader can make such a big difference. If you tell other people what your motivation was and what your goals are, then in some ways you become accountable to them as well as to yourself. It also means they can remind you of why you were energised in the first place, and pick you up when you start to feel your courage waver.
Everyone struggles with motivation from time to time, so you’re not alone. One final way to help find the motivation to pursue whatever goal you’re chasing is to seek professional help. Therapy can help you learn behavioural techniques which will help with demotivation, setting you on the right path to reach your targets.
