Energy can seem to disappear when motivation becomes low. It is important not to hand over our power to the negative feelings which are also affected by negative associations. Notice how invincible we feel when motivation is high and we then have the energy to reach great achievements. So when motivation waxes and wanes we need to remember that it is a natural occurrence and not allow ourselves to over react one way or the other. Some strategies are listening to relaxing music, writing, reading, dancing, drawing, yoga, walking and many other options including regular medication as required, meeting with people we like, discussing our state with a therapist, mentor or priest. Quite often lack of motivation can create problems in recovery from obsessive compulsions and it becomes extremely hard to stay committed to the program we have chosen. At such times, rather than resort to substance or process abuse to relieve our pain, we can use whatever has worked in the past that results in a healthy outcome.
I have had some minor health problems lately
and this had affected my motivation causing
it to wax and wane
so I gave myself permission to take it easy
and I repeated affirmations such as
I am a magnate for good health
I am a magnate for a happy secure life
because otherwise I could be absorbed by
the negativity of ill health
already I am finding myself more motivated
Up and down 1, photo by sanja gjenero, Zagreb, Croatia
2 responses to When motivation waxes and wanes
I was working for a while at an okay job but got laid off because of winter weather. I’ve have not been working for about a month and I am having trouble getting the motivation to get up and work at a new job. How do I get the motivation to work again? How to I get more energy and motivation for life? I am healthy, eat my vitamins, workout 3 days a week, drink coffee, limit alcohol to weekends. Seem to do everything right. I’ve spoken to a doctor and its not depression.
When motivation waxes and wanes
I think you mean magnet, not magnate
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