Get Motivated!

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/aqua9189 on 2023-11-27 05:03:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/motivationswag on 2023-11-27 04:34:41+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/hotdoghandgun on 2023-11-27 01:21:18+00:00.

I’m successful but lost my motivation.

I’m fairly successful, I work at a large company and make good money multiple 6 figures. I’m married and have a great kid. In my mid thirties. I workout a decent amount. No six pack but I’m in decent shape. However I feel like I’m not working as hard as I could be. I’ve lost my ambition to go further in my career. I can’t seem to set new goals. I’m feeling lost in a spiral of boredom/ fatigue. I try to start writing a book or really workout harder, golfing etc and I always burn out or lose motivation. Anyone else going through this or gone through this? My entire life I’ve always gone above and beyond hit all my goals I’ve set. But in the last year I’m lost.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/toendrasid on 2023-11-26 14:56:24+00:00.

For years, I struggled with extreme exhaustion and a lack of motivation to do literally anything outside of the bare minimum.

When I was in school, I was able to graduate, but I couldn’t get the grades I knew I was capable of. When I started work, I could hold a job, but I was never able to excel. I also had all these goals of going to the gym and eating healthy, but as the years went by, I was never able to build up a consistent habit and my health continued to deteriorate.

To increase my productivity, I tried things like David Allen’s GTD and extensive optimization, but everything I tried failed because I just couldn’t stick with it.

Eventually, I listened to Huberman’s podcast about regulating dopamine and a lightbulb went off in my head. I always thought my lack of motivation was from ADHD or other issues. It had never occurred to me that my productivity and motivation could be something that I impacted via habits and protocols.

The most obvious thing was that, like most people, I was completely addicted to my phone. Scrolling would be the first thing I did when I woke up and the last thing I did before I went to bed. After listening to that episode, it became obvious I was completely overstimulated with dopamine.

I became OBSESSED with breaking my phone addiction. It was super hard, but eventually, I was able to go from 7+ hours per day to <1hr.

And I can say that it has been the single biggest gamechanger in my life.

My sleep quality has dramatically improved, I now have sustained energy throughout the day, I work out consistently because I’m now able to derive pleasure from it, I started cooking healthy meals, and I eventually quit my job to start my own company.

It was the single best thing I ever did.

In today’s world, I think almost all of us struggle with this problem. Whenever someone tells me they’re struggling with motivation and focus or improving their life, the first thing I recommend is breaking their phone addiction. It’s the one habit that enables all other good habits.

Reducing your screen time is tough, but you can make a significant dent by doing things like:

Waiting an hour before checking your phone. Our dopamine baseline largely resets overnight, meaning we have the most self-control in the morning before we start scrolling. Use this to your advantage by delaying usage as late as possible

Getting a good screen time app. App blockers never worked for me, so my friends and I all use the “Present - Screen Time Control” app because it gamifies reducing your screen time in a way that’s actually motivating. Essentially, it replaces dopamine from scrolling with dopamine for reducing your screen time. Plus, you can play with your friends. But there are others out there, find one that works for you.

Delete your most distracting apps from your phone. You don’t have to delete your account, just force yourself to use the apps on your computer. Most of the time when we access these apps on our phone, it’s completely mindless. Using them on your computer makes it more intentional.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Chalk1980 on 2023-11-24 01:55:29+00:00.

I was eighteen and walking home late at night when a car hit me. Broke Tibula and fibula in both legs and the bone poked out of one shin. Spent a couple days in ICU and the Doctors wanted to amputate my leg below the knee becasue swelling was so bad. My parents said "don't do it give it time". They sliced the side of the leg to let it breath (google "Fasciotomy" its really gross.) Many surgeries later the leg was still mine. I was left with a hammertoe, rods in my legs and some pretty gnarly scars.

I'm now 42 close to 25 years later. Just ran a mile under 7 minutes for the first time in my life. You are never too broken or too old to do accomplish something new. Don't be afraid to try or to fail. Don't let anyone, even yourself talk you out of doing something you want to accomplish.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Chalk1980 on 2023-11-24 01:55:29+00:00.

I was eighteen and walking home late at night when a car hit me. Broke Tibula and fibula in both legs and the bone poked out of one shin. Spent a couple days in ICU and the Doctors wanted to amputate my leg below the knee becasue swelling was so bad. My parents said "don't do it give it time". They sliced the side of the leg to let it breath (google "Fasciotomy" its really gross.) Many surgeries later the leg was still mine. I was left with a hammertoe, rods in my legs and some pretty gnarly scars.

I'm now 42 close to 25 years later. Just ran a mile under 7 minutes for the first time in my life. You are never too broken or too old to do accomplish something new. Don't be afraid to try or to fail. Don't let anyone, even yourself talk you out of doing something you want to accomplish.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Busy_Vermicelli_8806 on 2023-11-23 19:19:32+00:00.

Long story short after many many many years I managed to get out from the corporate work. I always had an entrepreneur mindset and I was dreaming to have my own company. I work for myself now. I have results but it’s now in a phase where for months now I need to put a lot of work and results are not there just yet. I am very tired sometimes. Don’t get me wrong : I know I will make it💪I just need some kind of brain hacks or life hacks to get through hard days and really push forward. Thank you 🙏

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Busy_Vermicelli_8806 on 2023-11-23 19:19:32+00:00.

Long story short after many many many years I managed to get out from the corporate work. I always had an entrepreneur mindset and I was dreaming to have my own company. I work for myself now. I have results but it’s now in a phase where for months now I need to put a lot of work and results are not there just yet. I am very tired sometimes. Don’t get me wrong : I know I will make it💪I just need some kind of brain hacks or life hacks to get through hard days and really push forward. Thank you 🙏

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/so-pitted-wabam on 2023-11-23 18:15:46+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/so-pitted-wabam on 2023-11-23 18:15:46+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Responsibility_57 on 2023-11-23 14:13:42+00:00.

In 2020 I unexpectedly lost my job due to pandemic-related cutbacks. At first, it felt like a major setback and I had savings only for 5-6 months.so I tried to inspire myself by reading about success stories of popular people and I came across how Richard Branson started his Virgin airlines.So this gave motivation to change my perspective.I used this downtime to upgrade my skills, taking online courses and doing projects to gain practical knowledge in analytics which could be an in demand skill in future.Fast forward today, I am doing pretty good compared to what growth could have happened in my old company.Recently I came across a quote by Sadh-Guru ,Every situation is an opportunity. Either you harvest wellbeing, or suffering – it is your choice, this perfectly resembles by transformation. What seemed like an unfortunate situation led me to a more fulfilling career path. What have you employed and what made you come out of the situation that seemed to through you off balance?

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Responsibility_57 on 2023-11-23 14:13:42+00:00.

In 2020 I unexpectedly lost my job due to pandemic-related cutbacks. At first, it felt like a major setback and I had savings only for 5-6 months.so I tried to inspire myself by reading about success stories of popular people and I came across how Richard Branson started his Virgin airlines.So this gave motivation to change my perspective.I used this downtime to upgrade my skills, taking online courses and doing projects to gain practical knowledge in analytics which could be an in demand skill in future.Fast forward today, I am doing pretty good compared to what growth could have happened in my old company.Recently I came across a quote by Sadh-Guru ,Every situation is an opportunity. Either you harvest wellbeing, or suffering – it is your choice, this perfectly resembles by transformation. What seemed like an unfortunate situation led me to a more fulfilling career path. What have you employed and what made you come out of the situation that seemed to through you off balance?

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Glad-Room5715 on 2023-11-23 09:04:44+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/amartyamishraaa on 2023-11-23 02:41:11+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/cervere on 2023-11-22 21:33:11+00:00.

I have a very specific task I need to finish (among many other things and hence the problem).

I catch myself doing many other things except that, mostly because I work at home, and there are some 'home' related or personal planning related things that distract. So overall, I am not lazy or inefficient or anything necessarily the usual 'bad'.

Hack: Take my laptop, take the laundry, start it, set the timer for 40 minutes and then proceed to the nearest library/cafe with a very specific focussed goal of working on that task. With one and only one goal, to finish that specific task. Most likely 30 minutes is sufficient for that task. So stepping out, with a very specific time limit in the background, I could finish and come back when the timer rang. I finished the task.

I think even if it is a longer task, either it can broken down to a 30-minute subtask, or even better, take a break, change the laundry to dryer and get back to task for the next 45 mins :P

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/cervere on 2023-11-22 21:33:11+00:00.

I have a very specific task I need to finish (among many other things and hence the problem).

I catch myself doing many other things except that, mostly because I work at home, and there are some 'home' related or personal planning related things that distract. So overall, I am not lazy or inefficient or anything necessarily the usual 'bad'.

Hack: Take my laptop, take the laundry, start it, set the timer for 40 minutes and then proceed to the nearest library/cafe with a very specific focussed goal of working on that task. With one and only one goal, to finish that specific task. Most likely 30 minutes is sufficient for that task. So stepping out, with a very specific time limit in the background, I could finish and come back when the timer rang. I finished the task.

I think even if it is a longer task, either it can broken down to a 30-minute subtask, or even better, take a break, change the laundry to dryer and get back to task for the next 45 mins :P

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/cervere on 2023-11-22 21:25:43+00:00.

I appreciate that this community offers great help to anyone who reaches out with the problem that they are going through! There are often so many valuable comments, some elaborate, probably difficult for many people to keep up or follow.

I thought I shall also introduce something the other way. I shall post a random byte-sized hack I implement in my life and which surely helps me when I do. It'd be great to see in the comments if other people do the same or they have a better version of it.

I will start such posts with [Random Personal Hack] so that they are easily accessible later. I am not sure if there are other more suitable communities for this. I am posting it here because the end goal is for someone who needs motivation, they could get something quick before they explain the details of their situation.

Please let me know if it is not appropriate. If it is okay, then I invite others too, to create their own post for each hack of their, preferably starting with [Random Personal Hack] so that it is easily accessible later.

Cheers!

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/cervere on 2023-11-22 21:25:43+00:00.

I appreciate that this community offers great help to anyone who reaches out with the problem that they are going through! There are often so many valuable comments, some elaborate, probably difficult for many people to keep up or follow.

I thought I shall also introduce something the other way. I shall post a random byte-sized hack I implement in my life and which surely helps me when I do. It'd be great to see in the comments if other people do the same or they have a better version of it.

I will start such posts with [Random Personal Hack] so that they are easily accessible later. I am not sure if there are other more suitable communities for this. I am posting it here because the end goal is for someone who needs motivation, they could get something quick before they explain the details of their situation.

Please let me know if it is not appropriate. If it is okay, then I invite others too, to create their own post for each hack of their, preferably starting with [Random Personal Hack] so that it is easily accessible later.

Cheers!

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Alarming_Seat_5552 on 2023-11-22 21:02:03+00:00.

I love Asap Rocky. His interviews always motivates me, and gives me confidence in myself. I always try to mirror him and the way he carries his self. With that being said he NEVER does interviews. Is there any motivational speakers that are similar to him?

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Alarming_Seat_5552 on 2023-11-22 21:02:03+00:00.

I love Asap Rocky. His interviews always motivates me, and gives me confidence in myself. I always try to mirror him and the way he carries his self. With that being said he NEVER does interviews. Is there any motivational speakers that are similar to him?

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/crm_expert on 2023-11-22 16:43:51+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/catboy519 on 2023-11-22 15:36:32+00:00.

I really, really, really want to get my shit done.

But I also really really don't wanna do it. I rather play games, ride my bike, exercise, or anything that is fun or relaxing, but not mentally difficult.

I'm diagnosed with depression and autism, I have a burnout, but does any of that matter? I just need to get things done again but since 2 years ago I can't find the motivation anymore.

I know that short term motivation works for me. Long term motivation doesn't. If I know I can achieve my goal in a few days, I'm very motivated. If I can only achieve my goal with months or years of effort, im completely unmotivated to even start.

One of my long term goal is to get most things off my todo list. It has gotten so big because I have been procrastinating all of it for years and now its gotten problematic.

Every day I try to get some things done from the list but im just so unmotivated, if I dont get more motivated then I won't make it.

I need to boost my motivation but the goal (empty todo list) is months/years away from now, and that makes me unmotivated. Rewarding myself wouldn't work since I would just cheat on that. I mean I already eat whatever I want and game whenever I want. There is no reward I can add to that, right? I guess someone else rewarding me would work better than myself doing it since I could easily cheat.

In the first year of college I was super motivated because many people told me I can't do it, so I had the urge to prove them wrong, once every few weeks there was a test which I could score a grade on and then brag about my 10/10, this kept me motivated but as soon as I realized there is no need to impress others just for the sake of bragging, I lost that motivation and my studying went alot worse from that point on. So I was kind of motivated for the wrong reason, but it worked very well.

Now, there is nothing motivating me in the short term. So idk what to do anymore.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/catboy519 on 2023-11-22 15:36:32+00:00.

I really, really, really want to get my shit done.

But I also really really don't wanna do it. I rather play games, ride my bike, exercise, or anything that is fun or relaxing, but not mentally difficult.

I'm diagnosed with depression and autism, I have a burnout, but does any of that matter? I just need to get things done again but since 2 years ago I can't find the motivation anymore.

I know that short term motivation works for me. Long term motivation doesn't. If I know I can achieve my goal in a few days, I'm very motivated. If I can only achieve my goal with months or years of effort, im completely unmotivated to even start.

One of my long term goal is to get most things off my todo list. It has gotten so big because I have been procrastinating all of it for years and now its gotten problematic.

Every day I try to get some things done from the list but im just so unmotivated, if I dont get more motivated then I won't make it.

I need to boost my motivation but the goal (empty todo list) is months/years away from now, and that makes me unmotivated. Rewarding myself wouldn't work since I would just cheat on that. I mean I already eat whatever I want and game whenever I want. There is no reward I can add to that, right? I guess someone else rewarding me would work better than myself doing it since I could easily cheat.

In the first year of college I was super motivated because many people told me I can't do it, so I had the urge to prove them wrong, once every few weeks there was a test which I could score a grade on and then brag about my 10/10, this kept me motivated but as soon as I realized there is no need to impress others just for the sake of bragging, I lost that motivation and my studying went alot worse from that point on. So I was kind of motivated for the wrong reason, but it worked very well.

Now, there is nothing motivating me in the short term. So idk what to do anymore.