7 WAYS TO GET MOTIVATED AND START TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE
As you're reading this, you probably have a laundry list of things to do (perhaps including actual laundry) that keep piling up for a time when you're "less busy." Some of these tasks are mundane chores that we all avoid, but, sadly, often times we put off doing the very things we know will make us feel happier, healthier, and more balanced.
We catch ourselves thinking, When I have more time, I'll start working out, cooking healthy meals, searching for a better job, catching up with friends, taking a photography class, etc.
But the truth is, although many of us have hectic schedules, sometimes being "too busy" is just a convenient excuse. So if you're tired of putting your happiness on hold, read on for seven ways to get motivated and start taking charge of your life.
1. Understand what you're avoiding
Whether we know it or not, we often avoid making changes because we're afraid: afraid of searching for a new job because it might be worse than the misery we know; afraid of starting a weight-loss program because it might not work; afraid of putting ourselves first because it might upset the dynamic of our relationships.
If this sounds familiar, know that fear is a natural part of making changes. Rather than letting your fear paralyze you, acknowledge it and set an intention to move forward anyway, because your happiness is worth the effort.
2. Let go of expectations
How many times have you contemplated starting an exercise regimen only to talk yourself out of it because you can’t devote as much time to it as you think you should? Instead of giving yourself permission to work out three days a week, you scrap the whole exercise thing because you can’t make time to work out daily.
Often, our own unrealistic expectations prevent us from accomplishing important goals. If we can’t do something “perfectly,” we’d rather not do it at all. Instead of letting that pressure keep you from trying something new, let go of expectations and do what you can.
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