Let’s not pretend I’m always motivated, we all feel discouraged at times. With less than 4 weeks left of 2016, we’re feeling worn out. I know I am! Naturally, we’ve conditioned our minds to think that at this point of the year, slacking a little is fine because of the notion: ‘new year, new you’. Realistically, this just causes us to procrastinate. In order to be as productive as possible in the last days of 2016, we’re going to need a lotttt of motivation.
When I’m feeling low on motivation, these things give me that extra push:
Watching a ‘Morning Routine’
The first hurdle we come across after waking up is getting out of bed. If I set my alarm for 6, I’m up for 6- no problem. The challenge, however, is getting out of my warm bed, stepping into the freezing cold and rushing to get ready. I’d rather not. But I’ve found that watching a ‘Morning Routine’ on YouTube once I’ve woken up instills a form of courage in me. Something about watching someone else conquer a task before I have to do it is motivating and it allows me to throw my duvet aside, have some breakfast and start my day.
My Pinterest Study Motivation Board
Girl, if you don’t know about Pinterest, get to know! In essence, the app enables you create ‘pinboards’ of any category. You can then pin pictures on your board which keeps your ideas organized. I have a board dedicated to study pictures which again provides me with motivation to pick up my books. I clearly learn from example as many of us do, which leads us onto our next motivating strategy…
A Motivating Environment
Where do you feel the most motivated? For me, I find that an atmosphere is truly motivating when you can lift your head up, look around and have no trouble getting your head back down again. A prime example is the library at school (practically my home haha) where I find that the students are focused and there are no distractions.
Self-Reflection
Motivation is simply your reason for doing something. What will you gain from working towards your goals? If you reflect on what you’ve accomplished today alone, whether that be tidying your room or completing just one piece of homework, you’ve already made progress. It is important to reflect on what you’ve managed to achieve thus far. If you had told me 9 months ago that I would be doing Physics A Level, I would have laughed in your face. Literally. But here I am today by God’s grace, doing just that. This motivates me to exceed my own expectations once again. Reward yourself for every small victory and your biggest reward will come at the end.
When you feel like you can’t, what reminds you that you can?
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Quote of the day:
‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world.’
-Romans 12:2
Xo
Kay
Yessss Pinterest Boards motivate me too! However i wish the motivation was long term rather than short term haha!
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They are so motivating! You’re right, sometimes a short burst of motivation isnt enough but when you continuosly do things like reading your motivation board and rewarding yourself for small achievements, you can feel motivated for much longer. Thank you for reading💜💜
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I absolutely love this post! Term has finished at university and I’m seriously lacking the motivation to start my holiday work… thanks for the tips!
Viola xo | A Piece of Viola
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Thank you so much Viola💜 Your name is beautiful, where is it from?! Girl you’re giving me motivation! What are you doing at uni? I know, I really want to enjoy my holiday and get enough study done too Xo
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I’m named after Shakespeare’s Viola in Twelfth Night 🙂 – I’m studying Classics at Oxford; term’s just ended but I’ve got lots of work ahh! X
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Wow, so your parents like Literature then?! Yes girl, well done for getting there! That’s absolutely amazing. I really hope you get it done, I’m off to snoop around your blog now haha X
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Hey Girl! I’ve nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award! Details over on my post! https://slightlyvoguish.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/the-mystery-blogger-award-blogmas-6/ xx
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2016 knows I’m lacking motivation too. Great blog post and let’s hope that in 2017 we’re especially motivated and determined to get things done!
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Tell me about it😣 it can be stressful but not long left now! We just always have to encourage ourselves and any year will be a productive one! Thanks for reading💜
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The Pinterest board is such a good idea, as are all the others but that’s got to be my fave! Would love if you could take a look at my blog. Great post! X
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Yes, it’s great to absorb so much positivity just by reading the pins! I’m so grateful that you read my post, thanks gorgeous! Of course! You dont have to ask girl, I’m over to your blog right now💃💜
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We’re both on 19 followers! I think I know what we should do girl…
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20 followers now!! X
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Thank you gorgeous!!! Guess who’s on 20 too?! In this together😘💜
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Hahah, thankssss hun! We’ve got this!! XX
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Thanks lovely!! X
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Very good advice!
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Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
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haha here i thought i was the only one who gathered my strength from those youtube morning routines. honestly they are really motivating . great post!
also im new here and it would be great if you look at my post here and tell me how could i improve as blogger 🙂 https://therightspell.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/taking-charge/
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😂😂omg same!! Love watching morning routines, very relaxing! Thank you so much for reading my blog post💕Sorry I am replying so late, of course, I’m off to your blog right now beaut x
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Great posts.
We are not motivate all the time, but we must fight for motivation with ourselves.Motivation, just like happiness is a habit,good habit.
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Thank you for reading! That’s quite true, it’s definetly something that you need to work on to make sure you’re progressing☺
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These are so true. We have got to surround our selves with people who are on the same path as we are. If not we will be traveling along a wrong path before we know it.
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