Motivation is a funny thing.
Sometimes you search for it, ferret it out from the dark corner in which it hides, and hold fast so it doesn't slip away. I call that Obnoxious Cat motivation. It doesn't want to be there, it's temporary, and in the end it slinks away and hides once again, not wanting to be found. I could use another adjective, but cats are pretty darn obnoxious so it stays.
And other times, motivation sweeps over you like a warm wave...or takes your breath away like a cold blast of air. This is Mother Nature motivation. It's unpredictable, a force to be reckoned with, and can have lasting effects. You've got to use it to your advantage, and ride it out. Don't fight it - own it!
There's also Dorm Room motivation. This is a goofy, fun one that can be really useful. Cut out pics of people or places or things that represent your end goal - whether it's a trip to Antigua, a sleek new Audi or that wicked six-pack stomach - and put together a collage for your wall/fridge/bathroom mirror. To see these motivational images everyday reminds you of why you're up at 5 a.m. to work out or just work.
And othen there's this - one of the best motivators of all. Revenge. Being able to prove to yourself that the someone whom you thought was in your corner isn't needed....they don't figure into your plan. You've let their empty words, their fasle solicitousness hold you back, but no longer. You've got support. You've got a plan. You've Got This. And when you reach your goal, you've won. For yourself.
Mine is currently a combination, about 65/25 Mother Nature and Revenge, with a smidge of Dorm Room thrown in (nothing on my walls, but my screen saver serves me well.)
What's yours?
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