Keeping myself motivated

@edsss17 (4394)
Philippines
October 1, 2012 9:58am CST
Hi fellow myLotters. Been sick for few days but everything's good now and I'm coping up with my work now but, I feel down again then I just thought of my goals and told myself there's no time for being down. Then in few minutes, I found myself doing my paper works and I'm well motivated. Yea! My goals keeps me motivated and I keep myself motivated since there'll be no other best movitator to me than myself. How about you? How do you keep yourself motivated? Happy 1st of October, everyone!
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17 responses
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
hi eds, It is good that you motivated yourself If I don't feel good but I need to attend important matter I just tell myself that I can pamper myself the next day after I accomplish my obligation. happy mylotting
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
edsss, Bhaby loves travelling- and that is her way of pampering herself and driving away stress
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• Philippines
1 Oct 12
@ eds, You should do that spa, saloon visit, massage some shopping oh it will take all the stress away
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Hi babes! Geez! Pampering myself? I haven't thought of that. I'll might try it one of these days. October is a really busy month for me. SO before the stress starts, I might as well pamper myself first! hehehe. Thanks for the idea!
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
hello my lady, As long as you love your work, nothing can make you feel down. Anyway, what's your work at this time my dear.
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
That is true, my lady! Well, its the same like before my lady. I build websites and market them! :) I'm into databases now too. More stress, I must say!
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Great, I know you still have a long way to go. Just like my daughter, I am proud of you... reaching your goal at an early age. If I may not mistaken, you're the same age with my daughter (she's the one in my avatar)
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Aww. Thanks my lady! :) Your daughter is in the IT field also? She must be great!
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@dfollin (24172)
• United States
1 Oct 12
Happy October 1st to you and my other myLotter friends! I am sorry that you have been sick.I have not been sick other then my usual aches and pains in my feet and legs due to arthritus and my arm from over using having nerve damage in my arm.. But,yes having things to do is a great motivator.!Having to do for family and friends will do that.
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Hi dfollin, I'm so sorry to hear that. Those pains are normal to us. I hope you feel better soon. Actually, being a bread winner, there is no room for feeling down and even if you do feel down, you have to motivate yourself to keep going on not only for the self gain but also for the whole family!
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@dfollin (24172)
• United States
1 Oct 12
Hi edsss17,Oh these pains will never go away......part of life.I have been dealing with some of them since 1985 and the rest you get from growing older.Oh well! Yep,it is hard when I am the bread winner. Take care
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@HomeBase (1153)
• United States
1 Oct 12
Happy first of October to you too! You just reminded me, it's my baby daddy's birthday, lol! I keep myself motivated by doing something, anything, and remembering that I have to start doing things first, and after I have worked awhile, then I feel motivated, and not the other way around. Sometimes I want to wait until I feel motivated to take action on a certain thing, but waiting on motivation usually does not work.
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
That's good routine then, HomeBase! :) PS: Waiting motivations takes a lot of time. Hehehehe!
@riyauro (6421)
• India
1 Oct 12
yeeal goals can be motivating when you need motivation... It is great idea and what you are doing is just awesome. keep working and motivated. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Right! Because the reason why I am working is that I have goals to achieve and when I need to be motivated, I'll just think of my goals then everything's just back to normal. Thanks for dropping by! :)
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@riyauro (6421)
• India
1 Oct 12
The thing is most of the time we forget the goals. So it is good that you have in your mind. I used to think I will get up and go jogging but when morning came for me to get up, I would just sleep and I would not remember my goal of losing weight. .. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
I know that feeling! Hahahaha! I'm now actually struggling to lose weight but early in the morning I'm so lazy to get up! Hahahaha.
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@lynnes75 (443)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 12
Hello! Great advise and motivations you gave yourself, congrats on being your own personal motivator :) I keep myself motivated by telling myself that my work and commitments are my own, and no one can do them better than me, or do them better FOR me. I tell myself how happy and accomplished I feel every time I reach a certain life-goal, then BAM! I'm excited again to keep going.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
That;s a good one lynnes to motivate yourself. Keep it up my dear friend and live well.
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
Hello Edds, I believe motivation is the secret for success. In everything we do, we should always be motivated and determined. With GOD's help, I keep myself motivated like working hard for my family. They are my blessings in life ever since I was a child. Happy mylotting and take good care.
• Philippines
3 Oct 12
Yes edds, got so very busy. I almost don't visit here regularly. It is a good thing to see you again here. Nice discussion.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
3 Oct 12
I knew it! :) Does this means you're coming back as an active member here? :) Thanks! ^_^
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
Hi braveheart!!! It is nice seeing you again here. It's been how long? Ahhh. It's been ages, isn't it? Yes, motivation is one of the keys to succeed in life. Of course, everything comes with prayer and faith.Everything I do is for my family. I even forget about myself. Happy myLotting too and take a lot of care! It's really nice seeing you here!
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
hi there edsss17, as of now, i am also trying to motivate myself that much. as i was really feeling low for the last months. and i need to overcome this situation since i need to earn more and more. i am lifting every bits of my life to God, i believe, He is on my side accompanying me to hit my target goal.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Hi airasheila! Oh, believe me, I really know how that feels. Just lift everything unto Him and utter a prayer. Everything will feel lighter somehow. Then, think positively and work well. Things will be better one step at a time.
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@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 12
Everyone has own ways to keep themselves motivated.When you're stuck with same activities everyday,every month,absolutely you will feel bored,and need some motivation.You can try to change your office decoration,for example the table,computer or add some flowers on the table.With new decoration i am sure you will be fresh.Don't forget to take your family picture or boyfriend picture.It will being good motivation for you. Have a nice day..
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
That's a good idea tedifa. I should rearrange my workplace one of these days. I am actually getting bored of its current arrangement now. Of course, the family picture is always a must.. Boyfriend? Sad to say, but, I don't have one! hahahaha
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
My motivation is just thinking about my kids. They are the main reason why I still keep myself sane with this crazy life we have.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
3 Oct 12
Hahaha! Well, I have those days that I get annoyed with their noise, but what can I do? They are kids and all I could do is to be in the middle when my kids would be fighting with one another.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
For moms, it is always the kids they always think about and its good to know you are motivated by them and not irritated! hehehe.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
I don't have anything or anyone who can motivate me but myself. I like to push myself in doing things that needs to be done. I do not like to rely on people.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
11 Mar 13
Me too. I can't rely on people too much.
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
One of the best ways to keep humans motivated is the reward system or putting up incentives. That is what I do to myself too. I keep myself motivated by planning some pampering when I get to finish a goal of mine. The bigger and harder the goal, the bigger is the reward. I think that incentives are a simple yet very effective and highly moving factor for motivation.
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Yes! The incentives part is what makes it the best! Agent Gulaman, you are indeed an agent. Hahaha! :) Way to go, pal!
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• India
1 Oct 12
Hi friend, sad to hear about your health issues, hope you ar fine now, We must take care of our health and concentrate in our exams to get confidence and roll model
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Hi Vidh! :) I'm all fine now.. Yep! I'm living healthy and I value my life more than ever now. It's been a while. Thanks for dropping by! :)
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
3 Oct 12
That is certainly one of the reasons why you should have goals because that allows you to re-focus at any time. Stuck for something to do? Then take a look at your goals in life and see what steps you need to take next.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
5 Oct 12
Definitely! :)
@34momma (13882)
• United States
1 Oct 12
I stay motivated because i know what i want out of life. I am stay focused and happy on my goals because when things come together I feel so blessed. i just take one step at a time
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
That's good momma! :) Everything are blessings everyday!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Oct 12
hi edsss you sound well motivated and am glad you are well again. after feeling ill it sometimes takes a little more time'to get back into things again but you motivate yourself rather"nicely from what I understand.I keep myself mo tivated by watching my earnings climb and also keeping in touch with all my wonderful mylot friends here. for me the friendship is the best part and the fun and enjoyment part the earning are the icing on mylot cake for m e. You sound more mature than your age. I had not looked before but you are just 19 bu t you sound a bit older,good for you .,
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
Hi Hatley! Oh yes. The friendship and crushes I have here in myLot is the bonus price of being in here for 2 years now. The advice I got and love too. It's just amazing and plus the earnings, of course. It may not be much but it is still money! And oh by the way, I'm still 18 running 19 on December this year. Hahaha. Yea, a lot of people I am more mature than my age. Maybe because my eyes are wide open in everything that's happening in the world at a very young age! :) Proud of it, actually!
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
1 Oct 12
Most time I don't need to motivate myself since I am always full of plans/ideas. It's harder if I am sick. I have to force myself to get out of my bed early in the morning (5.30am) mostly I do so by promising myself I can take a rest later on or go back to bed (I seldom or should I say never do). If the day is started it's easier to go on and hang on. I also think I am my best motivator, others can't help me if it comes to that. Not even my children or the animals I have.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
That's great! There is no better motivator to ourselves than our own. I wish I can wake up as early as you are and also, I hope I can sleep earlier than 1AM too. I'm having sleeping issues actually!