How do you motivate yourself?

my bad, should have put this question under social!

Ask the mods to move it @kimchi.

Sometimes I find it hard to motivate myself. However, I find making a list of small tasks helps me keep going. The hardest thing for me is getting going. I’m usually fine once I’m working. I find using a timer can help when I’m really struggling to get going. In saying this, I get through a lot of work. I’m my own worst critic.

Lists.
Pep talks.
Music.
Preperation-getting me or the space around me ready to expedite the process or illiminate distraction can be really helpful.
Getting started is the hardest. Once I start I usually develop a rythym or allow myself to enjoy the process.

[Mod says] Moved to Social on request.

I only need to remind myself of the rewards I will get after I complete the work. Many years ago it would take more but now that’s the only thing I need.

My rewards are always very specific so I have a good idea what I wil become after the work. And I’m,more and more determined as I grow up. I don’t give up so easily now.

@kimchi I went from a little puissant redneck town of 2500 people, 50 kids in my high school class, to Cornell. God what a culture shock. But it was the best experience of my life. But I had no clue how to motivate myself the first few years. I learned from my fellow students. Plus I joined a fraternity. I needed a place I could think of as home.