Let's start by decluttering our time

What keeps us from being motivated and self-disciplined when we know we need or want to do something, but we just can't force our self to do it? You know, those days when you literally don't have the energy to even start.

Unfortunately there is no quick fix for everyone. We're all different. We're in different places in our lives with different circumstances. There is no one magic wand that we can wave to fix it.

Fortunately it's good to know we are not alone. Most people feel this way at some time or another. And because of that, there are many solutions. Some will work for you, some won't. Hopefully in reading these posts or even the quotes I've attached, something will resonate with you.

Take a moment to think about your life.

What is holding you back?

Are you too tired, too busy, too overwhelmed?

Keep in mind that I'm not trying to motivate you to do something you don't want to do. I'm talking about helping you motivate yourself to do something you DO want to do.

Think about some of the things you do every day.

Are there any thing's on your to do list that you don't want to do?
And of those things you don't want to do, are there things you could just say no to?
Are there things you could delegate?
Are there things you could share with someone else - such as carpooling the kids to school or ball practice?
How about assigning chores to the kids. (Believe it or not, this helps them be more self-motivated when they're adults.)

If you make time for what you want to do by removing things you don't want to do, wouldn't that help motivate you?

Think about this today.

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