Motivational
Issues
There can be many causes of low motivation and energy.
Sometimes you can feel completely unmotivated to do anything. Getting things done at work and home is a challenge. You can find there is little balance in your life – you stop cooking meals, find it difficult to exercise – overall lacking the necessary willpower or energy to start a particular task. Your energy then gets used up, or re-routed to indulge in something effortless like entertainment or food. Very quickly you can find yourself in a vicious cycle.
Causes of Motivational Issues
Talking to one of our team can help to pinpoint what is causing your lack of motivation. For example, it might be:
- Social rejection – you think nobody would care either way
- Feelings of isolation
- Needs are neglected – you need to eat to feel well and you need to move your body daily
- Lots of decisions to make – this can cause fatigue and exhaustion
- Depression and other Mental Health Illnesses – low motivation can be a symptom of mental health issues.
There can be many causes of low motivation and energy, don’t let this go on for so long that your work, family, and well-being are affected adversely.
HANDY TIPS
- Plan your day the night before – this can stop you from feeling overwhelmed in the morning and is a great way to help start the day.
- Avoid distractions – close out of all social media accounts, websites or anything that could potentially cause a shift of mental focus and energy. Be efficient by staying focused.
- Let others motivate you – listen to podcasts, music, read a book or watch something inspiring. This can help position yourself in the right mindset. Try to start your day reading an inspiring book.
- Don’t neglect your health – eat well, exercise and try to sleep 8hrs a night.
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