I have put a lot of work and research into goal setting, and working towards achieving goals I have set. Unfortunately, I seem to always end up making excuses for myself like: I don’t have enough time, I’m busy with other things, I can’t concentrate in this environment, etc.
Now that I have graduated college, and I am living on my own, I have a ton of free time that I could be using to work towards my goals, but nothing has changed. It is now blatantly clear that the only thing standing in front of me achieving my goals is myself.
It’s not that I don’t feel motivated at all — quite the contrary. I get motivation in spurts in which I feel really excited and inspired about what I want to do with my life. Unfortunately, there seems to be some kind of mental wall that blocks me from just starting up some practice or studying. It’s almost like something in my subconscious wants to prevent me from working on my goals so I can achieve a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure (really depressing, eh?)
When I finally kick myself in the rear and start working on something, I tend to lose focus after a while. After reading for about 30 minutes, I will start spacing out. If I end up sitting in front of the computer, I will start looking at some kind of useless junk, or checking my email every 10 seconds (quite literally, in some cases). I will do something for about 15 minutes then convince myself I am too hungry, too cold, too antsy, then set things down.
I have read a lot of books on trying to fix these issues, but I seem to still have problems. Does anyone here have strategies that they think would work in my situation? Do you have any idea what may be the cause of my chronic unproductivity? Any advice or suggestions is greatly welcomed.
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i need ideas
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Needs set up drives to accomplish goals. Today, basically all people have their own definition of motivation. Usually the definition includes the words desires, wants, wishes, goals, incentives, etc.
What motivates individuals to perform at their absolute best?
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I just can’t seem to get a grip! I have many things to accomplish in life. And though I have them sorted and organized on paper, I just can’t seem to stay committed. I am always dropping the ball….Advice anyone? What works for you?
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I was thinking the ones other than smoking, drinking and or dieting. Perhaps on a more simplistic note, like small little areas of self improvement, job change and or steps toward leading a more meaningful life. An adjustment toward the pursuit of happiness.
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should be listen to and I should quit? How “easy” is it for achieving goals? Easy I mean, that you follow a plan and everything works accordingly as long as you work hard at it. But if there are OTHER signs that keep dragging you down, does that mean to quit?
Please I really need advice I determining if the goal I set myself is worth continuing. Thanks
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Sometimes you wish you were like people who all they care about is just hanging out with each other and having a good time?
But, unfortunately, I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t have something to do, somewhere to go, something to learn. Just, sometimes, it’s exhausting to try to fulfill all the goals you’ve set and a little dissapointing when things you’ve worked for don’t work out how you had planned.
Ever wish you could just be “care-free?”
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I’m a undergrad doing my final research.and doing outsourcing too.Sometimes I fail in achieving things.But again I make my mind and do it(thats the best ting in my personality).But I’m very poor in time management.Hope a person who achive their goals will help me.thnx
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I want to lose weight, make over my appearance, set a general career path for myself and get a job, improve my marriage, get over my shyness and lack of self-confidence and get out of debt. I’ve decided that I want to start trying to accomplish all of those things starting tomorrow. Do I need to let some of those go by the wayside at least temporarily?
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I’ve always believed in the notion of destiny, and that life will take care of itself..It used to but not anymore. I’ve never set any goals, and devised any plans to reach them. Lately, I’ve come to the realization that I’m lucky to obtain a bachelor degree, and have a job, and be able to lead a life. I went to a college ‘cauz I found its catalog in my mailbox. I majored in mathematics, not knowing I want to do with it. I took a tons of private loans to finance my education, with the hope that I will eventually get a great job to pay it back. I’m now 25 years old, and I still haven’t figure out what I want to do with my life. I honestly don’t know where I’d like to be one, two, three or five years from now. For one thing, I know that I have to change that mindset. I have to set goals, but that’s something we have developed over the years. And that’s something we find within. I’ve always done things as they come along. I was quite satistied with everything. But lately, I’ve been having that feeling of emptiness. I’ve never had any passions or showed any enthusiasms about anything. I was hoping that one day I would wake up, and things would just change. I know that the problem is within, and I’m the only one who can fix it..Has anyone felt that way, and was able to change? or has anyone known someone who felt the same way, and was able to change? Life is supposed to have a purpose..and make it meaningful one needs to have goals, and set plans to reach them..I’m not suicidal or depressed, but I dont wanna reach that point. I’m doing all I can to be reasonable and happy..but I can’t keep living like this.
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