Where does it come from? How do we get it? If, or when, we lose it, how do we get it back? Why are some more motivated than others? These are the questions that have been on my mind in the past couple of weeks, as I've been struggling with finding some motivation. So of course, I first turn to Google:
motivate - To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage
motivation - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose
We have all heard that in order to get ahead, we need to be motivated. But how?? The way I see it, there are two different kinds of motivation: internal and external. The external kind is the such where you're told to do a task at work; not doing it might get you fired. Or, like me, you view work tasks as a challenge, and get the tasks done. There it is: your motivation. But the other motivation is internal, and something we can control for ourselves. It comes from setting goals. And usually those goals are something we desire. Let's say you want a better job. You find what skills you may need for that job, seek out a way to learn those skills, and then you're ready for a change. The better job is motivation to learn something new (even when its not something you're really fond of, like math!) But, you do it, because its part of the goal you set for yourself.
When we're growing up, our parents are our motivators. They motivate us to do well in school, to clean up our room, and to make good choices. Later in life, there are many people who motivate and inspire us. They lift us up through kind thoughts, words and actions. Then there are the down side motivators, "sex, drugs, rock and roll" ... so to speak :) They take us out of a space we are in, into another space where we feel motivated to do, be and act differently.
But what happens when we think we've lost our motivation? Where do we find it? and how do we get it back? Each of us has a deep source of motivation that is available anyplace, anytime. I think the best motivation comes from within, through the Soul. And if you look hard enough, deep enough, I think you'll find that it's been there all along. We are born with it. We just need to remember.
If you think you’ve lost yours, look again. You may be surprised to discover, it has always been there, just like mine :)
HUGS to everyone!!!
When I blog, I try and keep it my own thoughts, my own feelings, or what's really going on in my life. If y'all want fiction, I can point you to your local library. Although, there are moments when it feels like my life ~reads~ like fiction ... hehehe The folks I mention online, and sometimes write about, are real people to me. Even though there are some I haven't actually met face to face, I think I know more about a part of them than I might ever know had we met in some other "real" way. Some I even know by voice, because we've spoken on the phone. Each of you has a special place in my life, some how, some way.
The other side of the coin is, I think many of you know me in ways that would never happen either. Several of you even know me by voice as well (giggles and blushes included!) I'm quite shy in person until I truly get to know someone. Maybe the word is introverted. I'm the kind who just does my own thing most of the time. I'm sure you've also realized that while there are a few blogs that could have been expanded on, I don't do that (often) because I know that my kids and stepkids could read it. And frankly, my viewpoint is .. if my Mom was writing this, would *I* want to read about it??? hahaha
Its odd how we categorize persons into the roles they play. My own Mom wouldn't write about conversations she'd had over things that didn't revolve around her kids, their lives, or their school work. Or would she?? We each have so many facets, so many hats, almost like different masks even, that we wear in whatever role is expected of us at certain times. I wear my Mom hat/mask from time to time, not as often as I used to. Then there's my Work hat/mask that I wear every day, too. But I have a Woman hat/mask that I enjoy wearing as well. The kind who dresses up, fixes hair and makeup just right. Most times for no reason at all. (Which usually gets me some kind of look from the son that says "Who are YOU all dressed up for?") Does that mean that we can only be "one" type of person? No, we're all many different roles rolled into one. And that makes us all unique.
Thanks to all of you who've taken the time to get to know me;
Thanks to the ones who call me from time to time for some anytime chat;
and thanks to those of you who waste a bit of time reading this blog.
Hopefully, it brings a smile to your face, or makes you think from time to time!!
HUGS to everyone!!
