Motivation/Inspiration: What drives you? - Page 2

Nerdboi · 08-09-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber2010

Stress is such a big factor in life. I always thought it would not be so bad as I got older but seems like it just gets worse. What helps me is exercise. I try to go to the track every day. I Walk/run to get the stress of the day out. To get me in the car and driving to work I love to turn my favorite tunes as high as I can and sing to them. I am sure people driving by me look and shake their heads but by the time I get to work I am ready for the day and whatever comes my way. I always try to wake up saying today is going to be a great day. Look at myself in the mirror ans smile and even laugh a little at myself.

I agree exercise is great stress reliever. It has saved my life in so many ways. That's awesome you sing in your car..so awesome!

Sachita · 08-09-2012, 02:44 PM

Reading this post, by you Linus really resonated with me. Like you I have big projects and responsibilities. I am famous for biting off more then I can chew and then hustling to put it all together. I am by far my worse enemy. Maintaining balance is something I have to work very hard at. Even though my logical mind knows that my health is paramount to my success I often slip into sabotage. part of me things this is almost a self destructive thing that lingers in my spirit. Another part of thinks its my inner child rebellion against all all the responsibly and demand a chance to play. I am a fucking die-hard who will work myself to insanity because I'm too stubborn to give up. With my strengths also comes my weaknesses & they often battle. This is often true with eccentric people.

The people around me play a big part in my life and happiness. If I am around people that drain my energy I get off kilter and self destructive. If I'm around highly motivated people I'll feed off that and I'm full speed ahead. I try not to allow too many cartoon people in my life all at once. But the reality is that sometimes I just get to the point where I've had enough. With every single ounce of motivation I have left I have to MAKE myself get up and move. It starts by getting out of bed, taking a short walk, taking a shower and getting dressed. Sometimes working at home we fall into ruts, laziness and spend the day in pajamas. We work crazy hours and we don't eat right. I have to work hard to pull myself back in line. This takes action and that action leads to more. I am lost without meditation. I would have no discipline without it.

Lately I am having a problem keeping motivated. I think that its because I'm unsure of a few things, unfinished business and indecisive about my next move. This puts my Taurean nature into a tail spin. I need some electric spirits around me right now. People who eat healthy, think consciously and can inspire me. I may have to seek them out. I also take lots of breaks, go for drives and spend time with my granddaughter. She makes me think about things and wanting a better life for her naturally makes me want to work harder.

JustJo · 08-09-2012, 07:49 PM

I'm another one, I confess, that is motivated by fear and responsibility more than anything.

I've been diabetic going on 30 years now (only 15 of those diagnosed), have carpal tunnel, some eye damage and nerve issues in the feet because of the diabetes. I've watched family members endure excrutiating medical procedures and die young because of this disease. It keeps me watching my diet and continually working to be more active (something that doesn't come naturally to me).

I've also been a single mom for the vast majority of my son's life....and, hokey as it sounds, I want to both give him a better life than I ever had, and also set a good example for him.

Honestly, I'd love to just lay around....be waited on....sleep. It seems like I never really get enough rest, or have a break that lasts more than a brief vacation (one of the reasons I treasure vacations so much)....but I don't want him to think that that's the way to live your life.

So....I keep working on being healthier....and I keep working at working....but I think it's more compulsion than inspiration.

Kätzchen · 09-23-2012, 05:04 PM

I think for me, what drives and feeds my level of ambition or motivation is when I make time to be present in a natural setting. Sometimes, when I feel like I cannot make a decision or feel stranded by certain sets of circumstances, I find that carving time out of each day to go for a walk, really helps me.

I had this class, years ago, where our professor had us do a weeks worth of taking an hour or so out of each day and going for a walk. What he wanted us to do was notice the natural beauty on our walk and enter into our diary the things we noticed, the condition of the environment: for example, how the air smelled to the texture of leaves on plants or trees, things of this nature and to notice how we felt while immersed in time and space while on our daily 'time-out' - one might say. This exercise was really useful to me because when I spent time focusing on natural elements in the setting, wherever I spent time for my walk in nature, I came back to the present with less of a stressful state and a kind of renewed focus; which felt positive and invited me to think differently about things. The physical and mental exercise spent in a natural setting acted like a healing balm of sorts, for me.

Whenever I feel like I am standing still or stranded or find myself procrastinating on making a decision, I still do this kind of physical and mental exercise and nearly always find that I feel differently about things, than I did before I spent time deliberately taking in as much of nature to renew my sense of well-being.

08-09-2012, 02:44 PM	#22
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,994 Times in 2,249 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Reading this post, by you Linus really resonated with me. Like you I have big projects and responsibilities. I am famous for biting off more then I can chew and then hustling to put it all together. I am by far my worse enemy. Maintaining balance is something I have to work very hard at. Even though my logical mind knows that my health is paramount to my success I often slip into sabotage. part of me things this is almost a self destructive thing that lingers in my spirit. Another part of thinks its my inner child rebellion against all all the responsibly and demand a chance to play. I am a fucking die-hard who will work myself to insanity because I'm too stubborn to give up. With my strengths also comes my weaknesses & they often battle. This is often true with eccentric people. The people around me play a big part in my life and happiness. If I am around people that drain my energy I get off kilter and self destructive. If I'm around highly motivated people I'll feed off that and I'm full speed ahead. I try not to allow too many cartoon people in my life all at once. But the reality is that sometimes I just get to the point where I've had enough. With every single ounce of motivation I have left I have to MAKE myself get up and move. It starts by getting out of bed, taking a short walk, taking a shower and getting dressed. Sometimes working at home we fall into ruts, laziness and spend the day in pajamas. We work crazy hours and we don't eat right. I have to work hard to pull myself back in line. This takes action and that action leads to more. I am lost without meditation. I would have no discipline without it. Lately I am having a problem keeping motivated. I think that its because I'm unsure of a few things, unfinished business and indecisive about my next move. This puts my Taurean nature into a tail spin. I need some electric spirits around me right now. People who eat healthy, think consciously and can inspire me. I may have to seek them out. I also take lots of breaks, go for drives and spend time with my granddaughter. She makes me think about things and wanting a better life for her naturally makes me want to work harder. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

08-09-2012, 07:49 PM	#23
JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,407 Times in 4,661 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I'm another one, I confess, that is motivated by fear and responsibility more than anything. I've been diabetic going on 30 years now (only 15 of those diagnosed), have carpal tunnel, some eye damage and nerve issues in the feet because of the diabetes. I've watched family members endure excrutiating medical procedures and die young because of this disease. It keeps me watching my diet and continually working to be more active (something that doesn't come naturally to me). I've also been a single mom for the vast majority of my son's life....and, hokey as it sounds, I want to both give him a better life than I ever had, and also set a good example for him. Honestly, I'd love to just lay around....be waited on....sleep. It seems like I never really get enough rest, or have a break that lasts more than a brief vacation (one of the reasons I treasure vacations so much)....but I don't want him to think that that's the way to live your life. So....I keep working on being healthier....and I keep working at working....but I think it's more compulsion than inspiration. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

09-23-2012, 05:04 PM	#24
Kätzchen Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: He’s my scorpio boo bear. Join Date: May 2010 Location: In a forward thinking, tightly knit, community. Posts: 15,109 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 35,999 Thanked 32,030 Times in 9,961 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	I think for me, what drives and feeds my level of ambition or motivation is when I make time to be present in a natural setting. Sometimes, when I feel like I cannot make a decision or feel stranded by certain sets of circumstances, I find that carving time out of each day to go for a walk, really helps me. I had this class, years ago, where our professor had us do a weeks worth of taking an hour or so out of each day and going for a walk. What he wanted us to do was notice the natural beauty on our walk and enter into our diary the things we noticed, the condition of the environment: for example, how the air smelled to the texture of leaves on plants or trees, things of this nature and to notice how we felt while immersed in time and space while on our daily 'time-out' - one might say. This exercise was really useful to me because when I spent time focusing on natural elements in the setting, wherever I spent time for my walk in nature, I came back to the present with less of a stressful state and a kind of renewed focus; which felt positive and invited me to think differently about things. The physical and mental exercise spent in a natural setting acted like a healing balm of sorts, for me. Whenever I feel like I am standing still or stranded or find myself procrastinating on making a decision, I still do this kind of physical and mental exercise and nearly always find that I feel differently about things, than I did before I spent time deliberately taking in as much of nature to renew my sense of well-being.