What Moves Us

Picking Up Slack

I've been thinking some things through and struggling to get a start on some goals I set. But then an idea popped into my head, and it was a game changer. I realized that just knowing I needed to do something to get from point A to point B wasn't enough. I kept resisting and procrastinating. So I found something that would really bring me joy and excitement and set it as point C. I linked my original goal to an outcome that was such a powerful and positive motivator, I no longer thought working toward point B was a pain. I know there have been studies done on the subject of using your strengths and motivators to generate happiness and life satisfaction, as well as success. But sometimes it can be hard to translate that into real life strategy! I'm pretty excited to have learned a little more. :) So these are my thoughts:

If you're having trouble with a goal, you might be missing sufficient motivation. Sometimes just getting by or knowing it's a good thing to do aren't enough. Your reason for working must be something you feel, emotionally. It should fill you with energy, anticipation, and willingness. If you can't find what you're truly passionate about within the goal, make sure it's still the right goal for you. If it is, add something else to the mix, find a different angle, or plan for something the goal will allow you to do. Think outside the box--include things you didn't think you could have in your life. When your reason means enough to you, you'll learn how to succeed one day at a time.