#projChronicWisdom: Secret Motivation Tips for When You’re Unmotivated

“We need to think small and learn to place value on those small achievements. If you think about a strong man who pulls a lorry and a marathon runner, both are amazing achievements even though the strong man is only walking about 100 yards and the marathon runner is running 26 miles.” – Julie Holliday

*This is an excerpt used with permission from Julie’s post, “How to be More Effective in Your Self Care”.

“First of all, we need to really believe that it will get us where we want it to. Then we have to show our subconscious how much more we will benefit from the new behaviour.” – Julie Holliday

*This is an excerpt used with permission from Julie’s post, “How to be More Effective in Your Self Care”.

“Instead of seeing the distance to our goal, we need to pay attention to the fact that we are closing the gap.” – Julie Holliday

*This is an excerpt used with permission from Julie’s post, “How to be More Effective in Your Self Care”.

“Prayer and positive thoughts keep me going, even if I’m stationary. Keeping my focus on gratitude; appreciating the small victories. Refusing to let illness steal my joy.” – Terry Mayfield

“When I was a palliative care nurse I used to tell people I was an ordinary woman doing an extraordinary job; now on low days I tell myself that I am still doing an extraordinary job, in an extraordinary body!” – Claire Saul

“When you are feeling down, reach out and help someone else.” – Tom Seaman

“I look back at what I have achieved on my worst days and times when I didn’t think I could to remind me I can.” – Rhiann Johns

“If I am discouraged, I try to get in touch with my sense of humor, because that almost always gives me breathing space and brightens my perspective.” – Lovely with Lupus

“When my motivation is particularly low, I accept it, let it go and trust that it will pick up again soon. As long as I don’t try to force it, it always does!” – Julie Holliday

“I think of this quote by Rumi, ”You’ve seen my descent. Now watch my rising.'”. – Super Pooped

“I think to myself, ‘If that’s what it takes’, because I know resting works and that it’ll help, even if it’s hard to do.” – Super Pooped

“Create. Creating is a profoundly constructive way to distance yourself from your pain, to remind yourself that you’re still a thunderous force.” – Jay Armstrong

“Color, draw, sculpt, build a bird house, make Christmas ornaments, restore an old car, get crazy with a crock pot. Create to reclaim your power. Create to make your soul sing.” – Jay Armstrong

“I make myself a nice mug of green tea which I find helps to lift my energy levels. Also by taking ten minutes to sit and enjoy it I can psyche myself up to get going again!” – Not Just Tired

“‪Think only about what you need to achieve right now. Don’t worry about what lies ahead. Sit up in bed. Congratulate yourself. Move on to the next task‬.” – Laura’s Pen

“I listen to brainless dance music with a catchy beat. I dance like a duck but the movement seems to help!” – A Chronic Voice

“I get started with one simple task that is easily achievable. Momentum usually builds up from there.” – A Chronic Voice