Finding your motivation is harder than you think. It takes a lot of internal reflection to see what is really motivating you to want to change. Take the time to look beyond the surface and figure out what your motivation is because what motivates you is different than what motivates your friend.
I had to really look within myself about a month ago to find my motivation. You would think that I already had my motivation since I have gotten so far in my "Me Initiative", but I found that my past motivation wasn't working for me anymore.
My original motivation was to get healthy, so I would still be here when my daughters graduate in a couple of years. You are right if you are thinking that it sounds a little fatalistic for someone who is only 39, but my body was failing me. I knew in my bones that something terrible was on the edge waiting to hit. My time was running out.
I don't feel that way anymore. I have my old energy back, I want to do things and I am back to enjoying late nights and early mornings. I'm talkative and social again, finding friends instead of strangers. All of that renewed energy made it difficult for me to stick to my exercise routine. Especially when you factor in the cold weather, which is not my favorite season. I needed to look deep within again to see what I was really aiming to gain out of the changes I was making in my life.
As you can see, I did find my motivation in the form of "The Notorious" Conor McGregor I know what you are thinking, of course part of it is his looks. I mean he is shredded, covered in tats and Irish to boot, you have to be dead to not appreciate his looks. But that is not all of it. he is dedicated to his craft and still dedicated to his family. He has worked hard to be at the place he is in life. He has had set backs, who hasn't, and yet he continues to move forward in both his personal and professional life.
When I look at his picture it reminds me to continue working hard and aiming for my goal. It also reminds me not to settle. I have been settling for 15 years, but not anymore. Like anyone not in a relationship, I hope that the changes I have made will lead me to a guy of my own. Clearly there are guys out there with the right qualities, who are not perfect, who actually is, but are perfect for me. I'm only human, I want to find a guy who likes the same types of things I do and the shredded body and tats are always going to turn my head. But that is not what motivates me in the "Me Initiative". I have waited this long and I am willing to wait forever if that's what it takes.
If the right guy comes along I am not going to turn him away. But at the moment I am more interested in continuing on my journey to see what I am really like under all this armor I have been shedding. I love the me I have found so far. I no longer describe myself as a single mother of 2. I am now a motivated, energetic, hard worker who is dedicated to her 2 daughters, her friends and herself.
Look deep within yourself and take the time to find out what truly motivates you. It can make all of the difference in the world.
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