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 Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:50 am
I have serious motivation problems. I'm not sure if it's due to my depression/ADD or just me. My grades have dropped considerably because of it, and I was wondering if anyone ever had problems with motivation or have it currently. If so, how did you become motivated again?
I find myself thinking that the rest of my life is useless, because all of us end up under the ground at some point, no matter how successful or unsuccessful we were. I feel like I shouldn't try anymore sometimes...and I hate that feeling. I wish I could feel important or have some sort of goal, but I just don't know what. I don't want to end up like my mother, an alcoholic, but I find myself not caring sometimes. I guess apathy is another problem of mine. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated...especially if you've gone through something like this before.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:47 pm
I'm still struggling with it, so I don't have all the answers. I just wanted you to know you're not alone. Motivation problems are a part of my illness, and they have me worrying about my life. I find myself logically knowing what sort of effort it takes to accomplish things, but I still feel unable to actually do them. Sometimes it helps me to dedicate an action to somebody I care about. And it also helps to celebrate the little accomplishments in life.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:21 pm
I have some motivation problems. Like I know I need to get out and do things other than be on the computer and I also have a hard time trying to get a fic finished. When it comes to my fic, I kinda lost some interest in it I guess and this one person that harrassed me over that among other things is still in the back of my mind. I do get out once in awhile, but my excuse right now for not going outside is the sun and the fact that I already have a sunburn from Saturday. I was motivated then, because of the fair. I guess the best thing to do is make yourself excited somehow about doing the things you need to do. I'm sure it's easier said than done, though.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:59 pm
A bit ago I read something about the difference between motivation and inspiration. It was one of those uplifting self-help sort of articles, and for me it came at just the right time.
This is not to say my problems are solved. I also feel little motivation to get a lot of the things I should be doing done. I am out of college now and I need to get out of my parents' house, which means I need to get some kind of full time job, even if it's not in my field. That makes me sort of upset, but the thing I think about to try to keep me atleast semi-motivated is where this will get me in the long run. Even if you don't like what you are doing now, for your schoolwork, for example, just think about how good grades will help you out later in life, and how what you are learning can be applied to things in the future.
Another thing that helps me is making lists and schedules to get things done. If I have a set time in which I need to do something, it is less easy for me to forget or blow it off.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:46 pm
I have some motivation problems. Thus why I never go on a diet like I say I will, never exercise, and don't want to get up in the morning.
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Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:58 pm
There is a new study that I just read linking motivation problems with ADD.
I have apathy problems. I don't know if it is because of my Schizoprenia or my meds.
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:48 am
Hi.
I have huge apathy problems. *points to sig*
I've found that i'm too detached of my own, so if i do something for other peoples, i'm more likely to accomplish stuff... Like, if i do my homework so my friend can copy it, i'm more likely than if it were "just" for my grades.
Sometimes all you need is having something "to gain" from a situation, not always material... Like, gaining knowldge from your homework, or such.
Hope this helps any.
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:07 pm
I have some problems with motivation... and I had a whole whole lot more before I took a semester off from college. At this point, I'm doing much better, but I still procrastinate.
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:08 pm
I usually have motivational problems when it comes to making decisions.
I like to have someone there with me to help me. (I'm very dependent upon those close to me) I tend to be more apathetic during the summer months, simply because it's to hot, and I don't care about anything else except staying cool.
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Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 2:42 pm
I have very bad motivational problems. it seems like I'm losing that kick that keeps me going. This morning, I felt high on life, but now, I'm bummed. What can I do?
I especially ahev motivational problems when working on something for a long time. I'm jsut glad that I'm not alone.
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Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:23 am
Stevo the Human I have very bad motivational problems. it seems like I'm losing that kick that keeps me going. This morning, I felt high on life, but now, I'm bummed. What can I do? I especially ahev motivational problems when working on something for a long time. I'm jsut glad that I'm not alone. i'm like that too The longer i work on something, the lower the motivation i get. I've found that doing different stuff in your spare time helps a bit. Like, going out to the arcade center, drawing, going to a bar, stuff like that... Well, yes, but not exactly like that. I mean, you have to get Into it. Or else it's annoying havinga thought in the back of your mind... So, do something else, i guess.
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 1:16 am
Stephpwnz I have serious motivation problems. I'm not sure if it's due to my depression/ADD or just me. My grades have dropped considerably because of it, and I was wondering if anyone ever had problems with motivation or have it currently. If so, how did you become motivated again? I find myself thinking that the rest of my life is useless, because all of us end up under the ground at some point, no matter how successful or unsuccessful we were. I feel like I shouldn't try anymore sometimes...and I hate that feeling. I wish I could feel important or have some sort of goal, but I just don't know what. I don't want to end up like my mother, an alcoholic, but I find myself not caring sometimes. I guess apathy is another problem of mine. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated...especially if you've gone through something like this before. I've had that feeling... Up until then, I just enjoyed day to day living, and then after leaving my church (because it wasn't going anywhere), I started to get all depressed about living being worthless. My friend told me that I should think of life as a book, and instead of skipping to the ending, I should just turn the pages and read... I loved that idea. Perhaps you could think of a goal since you dont yet have one, something you feel will be rewarding and will make you or someone else happy. Maybe something that is completley what you want instead of something you know others want for you or want you to do. I'd be hesitant to see "be realistic and don't set your sights too high"... another way of looking at it would be, the higher the goal, the more you should prepare yourself to reach it. It wouldn't have to be long term either.... Umm... example from myself: I want to make a webcomic, have it up on the internet and I want to see people who like it.
I know I can reach this goal, I already have a computer and some webspace im not using, I know I can (sometimes) draw... I just need the exhaustive amounts of time and energy to make the comic.
For me all other motivation chains of that.I'd say, if anything start by knowing what you want and what makes you happy.
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Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:14 pm
Oh my...I thought I was just messed up but after reading all of this maybe it really is a problem O_o;;
Motivation. I rarely have any. If I didn't have my dwarf hamsters and my dog I would literally and truly sleep to death because that's how bad it gets when I have to do something.
For me to actually get up and do it without overly stressing myself out, it has to be somewhat of a good reward at the end. Like my dwarf hamsters for example, I have them trained better than any other hamsters I've known, and that keeps me occupied because they're a breeding pair and I get to tame babies every month. This also keeps me motivated to clean their cage every 3-4 days.
My dog is a pomeranian. I got her from a neglective home where she was locked up in a shed for 3 years of her life. She didn't have a name and didn't know what anything was, food, water, toys, bones, people. Nothing. Her hair was not simply matted it was like a rug.
I brush and bathe and pamper that dog on a daily basis and take her everywhere with me. She's my best friend and listens very well now, and everytime someone sees her, they compliment how well I take care of her coat and stuff like that.
Same as cleaning my room...It gets so bad that it looks like a hurricane hit it, but if someone I really like is going to come over, then I'll have the motivation to clean it. If not...Then I just don't get it done.
Wow this was really long sweatdrop
I have a motivation problem. If there is no immediate goal at the end of what I'm supposed to do I will not do it...=/
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:27 pm
I just finished a unit on motivation in my study skills class and I learned that most people with "motivation problems" are most likley just motivated in something else. I have lots of notes on improving motivation. PM me if you want them. 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:22 pm
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