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Motivation

MeilingNew Contributor17 Aug 2016, 7:28 am AEST

Motivation

Good morning Everybody..........I am really struggling with motivation as well so I made myself a fortnightly timetable . In the morning I have a set routine and a time limit. I keep it in a scrap book on my desk or in the kitchen where I see it. I am strict with tidying up as I go, planning for the next day or two and having the house tidy before I go to bed. I know it sounds a bit OCD but if I don't I seem to be far worse with motivation. It is still not easy but it helps. I hope this post can help someone.

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pipSenior Contributor17 Aug 2016, 4:50 pm AEST

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@Meiling. I could sure use you in my life right now. I look at dishes/laundry/tidying up. Like I said I LOOK, I just plain can't be bothered anymore. I am in the middle of radium treatment and it tends to make you tired and you get to a point where you 'can't be bothered'. I have problems getting up in the morning. Like I said, I could use you BIG TIME to 'kick start' me.

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MeilingNew Contributor17 Aug 2016, 8:47 pm AEST

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Dear Pip , you have extenuating circumstances that seem to be muddling up your motivation. Do you have some one to help you get on track ? Then maybe have a plan for a simple life until you get on your feet. When I was very sick once I just ate really simple food, yoghurt, bananas, boiled rice etc that made no mess in the kitchen once I had cleaned it up. I hope this helps. Good luck

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Unknown userMember22 Aug 2016, 10:39 am AEST

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Hi @Meiling, welcome to the Forums and thank you very much for that tip. I agree that it's really important to create your own structure when you're home - something that gives you a sense of purpose and achievement. Nothing that overwhelms, tasks that feel doable. I used to create similar timetables with clients that they could tick off and get a sense of accomplishment from. Small tasks that build up over time and allow for a greater sense of control. It all helps.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

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butterfly101Contributor22 Aug 2016, 11:29 am AEST

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This is so true i take a day at a time with tasks i love the idea on food

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ArjaySenior Contributor22 Nov 2016, 8:35 am AEDT

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Hi, some interesting comments re motivation. I'm struggling, coming of my snri another week or so. Was hoping I might stay off AD but I don't think so.

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