Comments on: What Is The Best Way To Be Re-inspired?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:56:39 +0000

I’m with Wendy – I have partners who help me stay on track – a writing “buddy” I correspond with weekly to be sure we’re both still steadily making progress on our books, and a daily accountability partner with whom I share my daily goals.

Lately, I am making an effort to take a look at my “big picture” goals several times during the week – better yet, daily! (not there yet!) to remind myself of what is really important to me.

I do think tracking and congratulating ourselves for the progress we have made is always more effective than beating ourselves up for what we haven’t done – been there, done that, trust me, but I find that I *do* more and feel better when I can remind myself of all I have accomplished and ease up on myself for not “being there” (wherever “there” is?) yet.

We’re all works in progress – just keeping taking small steps forward toward your goal when you can, reward yourself for each one and know that we are always here cheering you on!

Hugs,
Lisa

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:18:48 +0000

Remy, I can relate to the procrastination problem. I still struggle and one of the ways I get myself moving is to set up a working date with a friend. That way I have a time and a person depending on me.

By: Kim, the traveler

Kim, the traveler — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:55:55 +0000

I think it’s hard to focus on anything during the holidays, besides the holidays. That’s what New Years Resolutions are for! But we can keep on trying.

By: Remy G

Remy G — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:13:23 +0000

Cath, I now have a photo of Brian prominently placed in a spot for easy and quick referencing! Thank you for such a simple but high impact suggestion. I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving. Rem

By: Catherine, Site Admin

Catherine, Site Admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:36:24 +0000

I find and list the good reasons for continuing on my goals and sometimes I look for other forms of motivation.

Sometimes that other form of motivation is a picture of my son. I ask myself what kind of example am I being as a parent. Am I asking him to do homework whether he feels like it or not – to be a success in school?

How would he feel if I gave up on this goal? What message would that send to him?

Sometimes motivation can be a potential reward. Like with the Doctors office showing – if you sold 3 pictures what could you spend the money on? Make it something other that bills that you have been denying yourself.

Maybe even look at the Doctors office as just a tiny step towards a bigger goal – make it less important – more like just a necessary step on your way to taking photographs for [fill in the blank].

And finally recognize your progress to date. I know you have that photography group and you sold a photo, plus joined 8 Women Dream – think of all that you have done to date.

What kind of pie?