Do It for Yourself: Some Motivation

Motivation is the not-so-secret sauce to getting closer to what you want. Sure, you can dream and plan and plot, but without the motivation to see a goal through, all of your wild ambitions can feel stalled—or worse, like they’re nowhere to be found.

You need motivation to blow past the roadblocks that arrive in every shape, size, and form. These barriers can halt a new project before it even gets off the ground. Maybe your roadblock is internal, like a negative voice that pops up in your head every time you attempt something new. Maybe your block is tied to envy, and you’re intimidated by other people achieving goals that look just like yours. Or maybe your block shows up because you feel powerless—like there’s never enough time, energy, or money to stay on track.

All of these blocks are valid (and valuable) signals. And rather than pretending they don’t exist, you can harness tools that will help you understand and untangle every one. I trust that these tools work because I’ve used them myself, and they helped me develop from an insecure and indecisive writer who loved to procrastinate into one who’s no longer afraid of sharing her work and reaching for the biggest possible dreams.

The process starts by finding out what motivates you—not your coworker, your neighbor, or the valedictorian of your high school class. Once you get going, you will learn how to build momentum, push past hurdles, finish what you started, and look to the future.

You’re seeking change. Perhaps you’re switching careers. Or embarking on a challenging work or creative project. Or you simply want to explore new ideas that make you feel less bored and more alive every single day.

Whatever your goal, isn’t it time to get inspired?

Welcome to your guide for starting, finishing, and—most of all—doing it for yourself.