Reward Offered

[Kaii]

Has anyone seen my Motivation?

The last time I saw it was on the Monday that just passed. I was up early that day. I cleaned up my house and even did some laundry. My Motivation was in full swing that day!

But today is Thursday and my Motivation is nowhere to be found. I gave myself a time that I had to be out of bed. I set errands that I should run. But it is almost 1pm and I have yet to drag myself from the safety of my room. My Motivation has yet to show up.

Where are you Motivation?

Oh Motivation! Why do you come and go like this? Can't you just stay with me? I promise to treat you well and give you a nice place to sleep at night.

If anyone has seen my Motivation, can you send it on home? I'm missing it dearly.....

 

[Lucycat]

Just Brilliant!!

Mine went walkabout too, but suddenly came home. It'll creep in the back door when you stop looking for it.;)

 

[Lucycat]

PS.
What is the reward?

 

[Kaii]

You're right, I'm sure my Motivation will come sauntering in the door eventually, acting all cool and nonchalant. I'll say "Where have you been?" and it'll say "What? I was out, you got a problem with that?"

Then I'll say "No no, it's fine. I just wish you would let me know when you're going to leave. I miss you when you're gone". Then my Motivation will get all misty eyed and apologize.

As for the reward..... if you help me find my Motivation, I have a "Two can dine for $8.99" coupon redeemable at McDonalds with your name on it.

Sound like a deal?

 

[Muzikluvr]

Then I'll say "No no, it's fine. I just wish you would let me know when you're going to leave. I miss you when you're gone". Then my Motivation will get all misty eyed and apologize.

But it's not fine. Try being more direct. Be clear about what the consequences are of your motivation disappearing on you like this. Conversely, what are the benefits of your motivation being MIA?

 

[Kaii]

The problem is that I feel guilty when I have no motivation. I feel like I should be doing something...anything for the love of god. But no, I am stuck in my safe little bedroom, hiding from the world. It feels safe and comfortable there. It is the only place in my world that I feel 100% at ease. But when I am there, nothing is getting done. The dishes don't wash themselves, the laundry doesn't throw itself into the washer and the groceries don't get in line and walk to my house.

I just feel angry and disappointed at myself when i have no motivation, but the anxiety wins out almost every single time.

 

[Hashi]

Hmmm.... your safe little bedroom does sound nice. Dishes being washed and clean clothes is also a good feeling though. Last night I finally managed to co-ordinate clean hair, clean self and clean duvet covers and it was difficult but worth it.

Maybe while Motivation is out you could try to get Sense of Achievement round for a cup of tea?

 

[amethist]

Motivation has gone walk about here too Kali.

I hope it is some where cold and wet, so it will be glad to get back to somewhere warmer.

 

[Srain]

Mine comes and goes, infuriating! I like the dine for two reward, I should make that my goal for this weekend as I truly want to go out this Saturday night for a nice dinner.

I have to admit your post heading had me intrigued ;). That's one that gets me so down every time I think my motivation will stay. But suffice it to say that house cleaning has NEVER been my thing so this could be one of my main issues to begin with. I'm thinking that acceptance that this is where I'm at right now would be my problem not doing dishes, hmmmm. THIS would make more sense to me as in the past keeping my home neat and tidy was never an issue while I was working.

I truly believe your motivation will come back, it always does. I think the panic over it, for me, just makes it stall a bit.
Take care,
Rain

 

[KP the nut]

I believe your Motivation has gone off with my 'Get up and Go'.

It is fine for them, going AWOL whenever they want but what about us. Do they send us a post card, no. Off they go without a bye or leave - so inconsiderate.

 

[amethist]

I now know where all the motivation is. "Same place as my patio door key". Put away somewhere safe, so safe I cant find it.

 

[wren]

I have the same problem with myself, seems that myself disappeared months ago. I don't know who I am without myself...


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