07/07/2021
Searching for motivation?
Here’s some honest advice.
If you’re looking for motivation to do something look for it inside yourself.
Don’t put that responsibility on anyone or anything. Honor yourself by sticking to your own goals. As an example, if you signed up for a race, the motivation is to actually do and finish the race. That’s it. Don’t look for outside influences to motivate you – you signed up for the race, hold yourself responsible and accountable. You can replace “race” with anything else you’re trying to accomplish.
I do believe books, podcasts, quotes, role models, friends, etc. can provide motivation. I find motivation in following the running journeys of others. But the weight of it shouldn’t be put on them.
You are your motivation. Your goals are your motivation.
Another way to look for motivation is to throw the concept out completely.
I don’t look for motivation to brush my teeth every day, I just do it because it’s become a habit. Running and working out is part of my habitual routine. When something becomes a habit, a learned skill, a scheduled part of your every day, you don’t need motivation – you just do it. Show up, put in the work, and watch it become a habit. ❤️ 👊🏼
