Motivation comes and go, but consistency is what will get you the results. That's a principle I've tried to live by for as long as I can remember. For the most part, it has served me pretty well. But as I've gotten older, I've learned that being consistent while being unmotivated can be energy draining. And when mental and physical energy is lacking, it can be difficult to be consistent.
Earlier this year, I found myself in a bit of a motivation rut. I'd had a very busy six months of work. As a freelancer, this is something that I'm definitely grateful for and don't take for granted. When things started to slow down for a little bit, I figured that I would finally have the headspace to get started on some side projects and goals that had been brewing in my head. Yet despite being excited about them all, I struggled to find the energy (and motivation) to take consistent action.
After a little bit of introspection, I suspected that two things were getting in my way.
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