1. How to Motivate Yourself to Do Things You Don’t Want to Do
Author: hbr.org
Date Submitted: 04/28/2021 09:29 AM
Average star voting: (4.91/5 stars and 14237 reviews)
Summary: No matter how generally motivated you are, all of us have some tasks that we don’t want to do. Maybe we find them boring, pointless, draining, time consuming, annoying, or anxiety producing. So how do you get motivated in these types of situations? The first step is to recognize that getting motivated doesn’t mean that you have to experience a particular feeling. You can decide to do something without ever getting excited about it by finding a personally meaningful reason to do it. Next, you have to come up with a strategy. Try involving other people; positive social pressure can provide the impetus to get something done. It’s also helpful to pair unpleasurable activities with pleasurable ones to increase your overall mood.
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Average star voting: (4.22/5 stars and 25830 reviews)
Summary: “You’re not chasing the goal itself – you’re chasing the feelings that you hope attaining those goals will give you.” This potent line from Danielle LaPorte’s The Desire Map has left an indelible impression on me, specifically how I interpret and respond to my unwavering wants amid the bellows of ou
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3. How to Make Yourself Work When You Just Don’t Want To
Author: hbr.org
Date Submitted: 10/17/2019 12:12 PM
Average star voting: (4.08/5 stars and 13104 reviews)
Summary: Get over your “feelings” and take care of business.
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Average star voting: (4.1/5 stars and 88251 reviews)
Summary: Thousands of people are tormented by the thought, I want to die. If you’ve been having thoughts like this, we want to let you know that you are not alone.
Match with the search results: We understand how terrible this pain feels, and we want to help make it tolerable for you. This pain is often made worse by thoughts of being a burden to …
5. ‘I Want to Disappear’: What to Do When You Feel This Way
Author: www.verywellmind.com
Date Submitted: 08/19/2019 09:20 PM
Average star voting: (4.05/5 stars and 48868 reviews)
Summary: You may want to disappear when you are feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or feelings, but it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you. Learn ways to cope when you feel this way.
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6. What do you want in life? 11 questions and tips to figure it out
Author: www.betterup.com
Date Submitted: 10/22/2019 05:01 PM
Average star voting: (3.81/5 stars and 16069 reviews)
Summary: A guide to help you answer the question, “what do I want in life?” Here are 11 questions to figure out.
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7. 11 Things to Do When You Don’t Want to Do Anything
Author: www.healthline.com
Date Submitted: 09/23/2021 04:58 PM
Average star voting: (3.66/5 stars and 55554 reviews)
Summary: Everyone has days where they think, “I don’t want to do anything.” There’s nothing wrong with this, but if you feel like you really need to do something, try these 10 tips.
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8. ‘I Give Up’: What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up on Life
Author: www.verywellmind.com
Date Submitted: 02/14/2020 10:47 AM
Average star voting: (4.18/5 stars and 33004 reviews)
Summary: People facing major life changes or mental illnesses such as depression may feel like giving up on life. Learn more about ways to get help and how to cope.
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