Motivate Yo Self: Suck It Up and Do The Thing

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[A007] Motivate Yo Self: Suck It Up and Do The Thing

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Originally published Nov 12, 2015. Some information and links may no longer be current.

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We all have days when we don’t feel like doing anything. But that doesn’t mean that we can just go back to bed. Adulting is sometimes about doing things you don’t want to do — just because it’s the right thing to do.

We discuss some of the things that might be holding you back, as well as excuses you might be making. Learn to overcome your reluctance by understanding yourself and looking for ways to reward yourself be doing what you need to do.

Even if you aren’t motivated, you can still get things done.

Concepts

  • Why don't millennials want to participate in hard work?
  • What are some of the hangups holding you back?
  • Strategies for learning how get things done when you don't feel like it.
  • The importance of doing things that may be unpleasant.
  • How do you identify excuses vs. legitmate reasons not to do something?

Video Clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFxbNZb3x1o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfUUQ7YDfek

Resources

Miami HeraldNews report on the "Monitoring the Future" study showing millennial disconnect between hard work and money
Psychology TodayStrategies for identifying excuses and overcoming them so you get things done

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