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Ask the Readers: How Do You Motivate Yourself? (& Book Giveaway)

Motivation is a strange beast. When you have it, life seems great and the world is your oyster. When you are unmotivated, however, even the simplest of tasks can be a struggle to complete. Lack of motivation is something that … Continue reading

dynamic and static motivation.

Motivation Doesn’t Need to Be Sexy; Or, How to Stay Motivated Until the End

Staying motivated is problem that is both simple and complicated at the same time. It’s simple because the key to staying motivated is to find what drives you and connect that to whatever you do. It’s complicated because if that … Continue reading

Back on Track

Getting Back on Track: 5 Ways to Pull Yourself Out of a Slump

Sometimes life is traveling along quite nicely, then – BANG – for some reason you fall into a slump. You know the signs: low energy, lack of motivation, a don’t-give-a-f attitude and maybe even depression. What is harder to know, … Continue reading

apathy

How to Overcome Apathy (If You Can Be Bothered…)

I write a lot about productivity. But productivity only matters if you have a reason to be productive. If you don’t have the motivation, then waking up early, setting up to-do lists and changing habits seems silly. When you feel … Continue reading

exercise habit

10 Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod

The greatest challenge in developing a permanent exercise habit is finding motivation that lasts. It’s easy to get to the gym when you’re preparing for that big beach vacation or want to look great for your high school reunion. But … Continue reading

Success

7 Undeniable Reasons Why Some People Fail Where Others Succeed

“Success happens not by chance, but because you were given a chance and took advantage of it.” – Kevin Geary To most people, being born in a free country is the greatest gift. To others, it’s a fleeting thought. For … Continue reading