Motivation Crisis? Can You Even Be Bothered to Solve It?

It is often difficult to see a motivation crisis coming, as most people become experts at ignoring the symptoms. Suddenly, one day the alarm clock goes off, or you wake up naturally, feeling no desire to get out of bed. The thought of facing the day appears as appealing as jumping in a pool full of piranhas.

How is it possible that you suddenly feel this way?

There are many possible symptoms that can lead to this increasingly common phenomenon. Maybe your job or relationship have lost their passion, possibly you have compromised yourself, in the belief that you are keeping others happy, to a point of apathy or even given up on any hope or dreams that you had. All of these factors compromise motivation.

The true cause of a lack of motivation is not following your heart.

Your heart is not only the muscle and pump that keeps your body alive; it is the centre of your emotional intelligence. In order to access it you must first know what makes you feel truly alive. Ask yourself; if everything that I didn’t love was removed from my life right now and I could have anything I wanted, what would it be?

Most people do not even know what they REALLY want, they just repeat stories of what they don’t.

If having more money, love or purpose are your goals then ask yourself what you would do differently if you had more? What would you like people to remember you for – if you had the power to change anything?

When you know what you want you can focus on it.

One chance meeting can change a life. One possibility can cause a shift. One inspired action can transform everything, but you have to be ready for that action. This takes focus, preparation and belief. Most people are not focused, do not prepare and will not believe in the possibility and don’t even see it when it comes.

Whatever your goal is, take one small step towards it. Maybe you are being asked to do something you don’t love – then feel empowered by saying “NO!” Maybe you would love a new job – start looking. Possibly you even want to change the world – then find someone who already is – and contact them. You never know – they may even get back to you and change your life.

The longest journey starts with a single step.

If you have reached a point where you have no energy and motivation then you have two choices. The first is to continue until your health declines, your friends and family despair and you are suddenly facing a major health crisis. The second is to take just one small step in a better direction.

This starts with giving yourself permission to deserve a better life. A stronger, fitter healthier you will inspire more people. Before this happens you can help yourself by making the simple decision that you are worth it.