Scanning my planner, I saw lines against lines of unfinished tasks–Tasks that would move me toward my dreams, tasks that I desperately wanted to accomplish but always pushed off for lack of energy and motivation. It had been two years of this. My sight started to blur, and fat tears streamed down my face. Will I ever get over this motivation hump? Why am I so unmotivated? It took two years, but I finally asked myself why. In my journey and in…
I used to think discipline was pure willpower, and most people seemed to be better at it than me. When researching discipline and motivation, I felt so defeated. I’ve tried “pushing through,” and it never works. But in studying my Bible, trying different strategies, and researching the science connecting discipline and motivation, I’ve realized we’ve been looking at the two all wrong. Discipline can be joy-producing and invigorating, deeper than motivation. It can be productive but not overwhelming. Getting to…
Peeling my eyes open, I felt the seconds tick by. My family went to bed hours ago; the house was quiet, and my dog was asleep in his bed. When will I ever be done? My to-do list seemed never-ending. Exhausted, I felt a hot tear slide down my cheek. Should I turn on some energizing music? Maybe watch a motivational speech on YouTube? Should I splash water on my face and force myself to continue? After all, the sooner…
Lots to do and never enough time, I repeated for the hundredth time. Knee tapping against my desk and planner pages bursting with tasks, I felt so overwhelmed. School zapped me, but these were exciting projects; why am I so unmotivated? My knee slowed; I checked my watch—6 p.m. I just can’t. I don’t have the energy. Closing my planner, I fell into bed. This wasn’t unusual. For the past two years, I’ve been in a motivation drought. Stuck with…
More often than not, I spend the first half of my mornings hitting the snooze buttons. Then, hobbling out of bed I rush to get dressed, fed, and out the door on time. This schedule (or lack thereof) leaves little time for that quiet, peaceful, fulfilling time with God. I know it’s vital to prioritize God in order to maintain a healthy relationship, but it’s hard, and I’m human. Without the excitement to get up and study the Bible, it’s…