Few of us realize it (or even pay attention to it), but motivation is a real “engine” that helps us get on in life. In fact, it affects the smallest aspect of your life. So regaining motivation is like regaining that enormous force that pushes you forward. Unfortunately, it’s also something that has a way of disappearing all of a sudden. It comes and goes… And sometimes it just vanishes into thin air. And now you find yourself lacking motivation for everything.

And yet, having motivation is a real asset that will enable you to excel in everything you do on a daily basis. It will even help you to enjoy what you do more, and so create more serene days… Away from stress.

Why decide to get motivated again?

Simply put, almost everyone wants to change at least one aspect of their life. Perhaps for you, it’s work? Wouldn’t a promotion be out of the question? Perhaps you’d like to recharge your batteries and prepare for your exams? Or maybe it’s simply a question of taking care of that pile of laundry piling up in the bathroom? The examples are as numerous as they are varied. But here’s the thing: you simply don’t feel motivated to do anything. And the reasons for this can be many.

Getting motivated can be complicated by apathy. As a reminder, apathy is characterized by a total absence of interest that makes you want to do nothing. It can also be low self-confidence or a feeling of incapacity. There’s nothing worse than a negative mindset to prevent you from taking action! But whatever the case, it’s simply impossible to undertake anything without motivation. That’s how you start to stagnate in your life. After all, change doesn’t just happen. It requires a real investment on your part.

What’s more, regaining your motivation is the ideal way for you to :

Set new goals to achieve, to avoid boredom;
Encourage you to surpass your limits;
Encourage you to shake up your habits;
Encourage you to get out of your comfort zone;
Encourage you to seize opportunities;
Or help you get that dream life that haunts your nights.

FIGHT LACK OF MOTIVATION FOR EVERYTHING WITH TWO FACTORS
Did you know that to be motivated, you need to work on two fronts?

Intrinsic motivation;
And extrinsic motivation.

Both are important for regaining motivation. As a reminder, intrinsic motivation comes from your personal desires. Internal reasons that will certainly help you accomplish a task. To promote its benefits, simply start by bringing your passions and interests into play. Put a positive spin on everything you do. That’s the whole point of choosing a job that truly captivates you. You’ll be thrilled to get to work every morning. If you haven’t already done so, dare to change your life now!

Then, extrinsic motivation will come into play. Extrinsic motivation is just as important for regaining motivation. Its purpose is to encourage you to make sufficient effort to counteract the lack of motivation at work or just in life in general. Indeed, these external factors can in some way force you to take action… To fill up with energy to move forward. So learn to appreciate small pleasures. Think of the reward, the recognition you’ll gain, or why not a material incentive (like a way to buy a new car, for example). Anything you can think of as “positive” can work.

FINDING MOTIVATION THROUGH SMALL ACTIONS
So there are two very distinct ways of countering lack of motivation at work or in everyday life in general.

Either you decide to look for a way to make everything you do enjoyable;
Or you think about what could happen if you don’t finish that report lying on your desk or those revisions piling up.

Both are very effective ways of getting motivated again. However, there are also habits to adopt that can help.

HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES
Set yourself goals. Getting motivated again is easier if you know where you want to go and why. You’ll know exactly what steps to take. The result is measurable. This makes it easier to move forward, as the unknown becomes known. That’s what keeps you motivated.
Choose goals that interest you. Once again, you’ll be more likely to fight lack of motivation at work and in whatever you do. So always try to find something that motivates you in every task. Let’s take a concrete example to help you regain motivation in this case. You may find school hard, but it’s the only way to get into the company of your dreams. So remember that.
Make your project public. We don’t think about it very often, but if you talk about it, it’s as if you’re obliged to make it a reality. If only out of pride. This will naturally encourage you to recharge your batteries.
Reward yourself for your efforts. This is also a great way to reward yourself. Nothing could be simpler. Define something you’ll get in return for every action you take. Think of a quick bite to eat after a week’s hard work as a way of regaining motivation. Just as you’ll be grateful to someone who’s done you a favor, do the same with yourself.
Be aware of your achievements. It can make you proud of yourself, of what you’ve accomplished. And your self-confidence will be boosted. One way to help yourself is to make a kind of “success album”. You could look through it to remind yourself of that feeling of accomplishment when you need it.