What Does the Motivator Do On the Days He's Not Motivated?

September 22, 2009 on 8:48 am | In activity, attitude, focus, mindset | 9 Comments

Well, I admit it. In spite of all my rants about taking responsibility for your own motivation and doing the activity that leads to success, I still have days when I’d rather just give up and curl up on the couch. Even though I tell everyone how important it is to control your own thoughts and choose an optimistic outlook, I sometimes allow the negativity to creep in and seize my brain. And there are days when all I want to do is whine about how I wish things were different. Days like today.

So what does the guy whose constant theme is motivation and optimism do on a day like this? Well, here’s the plan. First, I’m going to take some of my own advice and spend some time in quiet contemplation, visualizing a successful outcome for the day. Then, when my head is a little straighter, I’m going to leave the office and go make a call on a local real estate agency to share the message of “Motivation 101” with them. I’m also going to make a couple of phone calls to follow up on some great contacts I’ve made over the past several days.

Then, I’m going to come back and let you know how it turned out. I’m going to do all this bcause I know one thing: the only antidote to having a crappy day is to get up and do something about it. Change your thoughts, and you change your life.

I’m curious: what do you do to break the momentum of a bad day? What do you do to help you keep going when you really feel like giving up? Please share your suggestions and advice in the comments section and, until next time, make it a better day!

Jerry

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Go, Jerry!

My secret weapon on days like that is sunshine. I just get outside, even in my jammies. Stand on the back deck, and do nothing at all. The physical act of being outside, in the sun, seems to trigger the right chemicals in my head.

I remember clearly the first time I listened to Motivation 101 the thrill of hearing the solution to the chicken/egg problem, “Which comes first, momentum or action?” Do SOMETHING, and something always happens.

Comment by Joel D Canfield — September 22, 2009 #
Days like that are very difficult and we all have them. Having a few close friends that you know will support and encourage helps me. On days like this when I think I can’t do anything, I try to find just one thing to do so I feel I’ve accomplished something.

I can’t wait to hear how it goes at the real estate office!

Comment by Sue Canfield — September 22, 2009 #
I just had to come back and link Copyblogger; points 1 and 5 are right here in front of you.

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Comment by Joel D Canfield — September 22, 2009 #
My friend sent this to me and I have to agree that some days are just bad. I like to read on those day or do one of my favorite hobbies like genealogy, scrapbooking or crafts.

Comment by Neilia Dudley — September 22, 2009 #
Thanks for the comment Neilia! I need to get a hobby, I guess…

Comment by Jerry — September 22, 2009 #
Thanks for the coments and support, Joel. I always find your advice to be spot on, andtoday was no different. Thanks again!

Comment by Jerry — September 22, 2009 #
Thanks Sue. I know that having good friends to rely on has been one of the keys to my success.

Comment by Jerry — September 22, 2009 #
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