Motivation Struggles- All Welcome :)

Former Member

Hi :wave:

I've made this thread so we can share methods on how we motivate ourselves.

Also feel free to post your motivation struggles, hopefully we can support each other

Personally, I've been struggling with motivation a lot recently but I know that I'm not alone.

So how do you motivate yourself?

Former Member

So it's only fair that I answer my own question......

For anyone who doesn't know, I'm currently getting cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have been really struggling with motivation to work on my issues. I feel that my mood has a massive impact on my motivation levels. Thing is, normally once I start a task eg. mindfulness or go for a walk, it improves my mood. It's ironic!

It has been recommended to me that small steps are the best. For example- say you planned to clean a room. If you lacked the motivation to do it, start with one corner.

Personally, I still don't feel this is enough to motivate me (in general). I know everyone's different but I'm interested to see if anyone has any other suggestions!

Former Member

If I have stuff on a 'to do' list, or a note, I find that not only does it remind me that I need to do it, but it feels satisfying when it's done and I can cross it off.

Former Member

Thanks for this thread. Danny makes a good point too. I tend to plan my week ahead if I can. My routine means I'm up sometime between 5 and 6am atm. During time, I will watch some TV, (recorded stuff, because there's nothing else on at that time!) do last night's washing up, etc. I will then do things like shopping, etc.

Former Member

Both good ideas!

I'm really trying to plan my week, using my therapy worksheets! But I'm still struggling to do it, and if I do it when not in the best mood, I just write nothing lots. I used to make to dos lists all the time, but my to do list has amounted so high, I'm too scared to write one!

Former Member

I love a good list as well, but I have recently started using an app called wonderful day which I am finding really good (it is 79p) where you log your activity and it encourages you to complete it - I think I like the gentle nudges and congratulations when you succeed.

Former Member

Sounds cool pippa- I should try it!