How do you keep motivated in IM

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It's all about that and MUCH more, also probably where this thread should have been started.

Its sounds like a case of burnout!

When I get burnt out, I start a small side project, as unrelated to what I regularly work on as possible. It really helps get the creative juices flowing and before you know it, your burnout is gone.

Works every time!

This sentence looks like it's been (very badly!) translated into English from another language?

Problems are not usually "ideal to" people?

Sorry, I'm not trying to be rude to you, but I think your problem may be that you're in the wrong business? You purport to be promoting a writing business, but some of your own sentences are clearly far from "natural English"? Seriously, nobody should be writing "SEO articles" for $0.02 per word, anyway: that would be pretty dispiriting for anyone - have you thought about the alternatives? :confused:

Cold hard cash is normaly the best motivator,

But if you've been making money then maybe its a break away from writing you need, maybe search other areas, or even coach people on their own writing skills!

Alot of people who know me well, often ask me why i still work full time as a firefighter, when i run a successful offline business and a growing online business........the answer is simple, i love my job in the fire service and wouldn't give it up for the world.

The bottom line is, its not all about money, if you don't love what you do, your motivation will dwindle, you need to enjoy your work to be happy, and with happiness comes drive and motivation, after all life is about being happy, no amount of money can replace that.

You may not realise it, but deep down maybe you see writing as a real chore!! Maybe it is time to use your writing skills in a new way! Plenty of people would pay good money to learn what you can teach them, and theres not better thing for motivation than a fresh challenge!

Good luck with it and try networking with fellow writers, everyone needs support and encouragement from others to keep going.

Its a bit dark but this motivated me a lot today.

Having nightmares about being back in a 9-5 are motivation enough.

I recently had a dream I was back in my old 9-5... in my underwear.

When i was starting out, i just wanted to prove to my family i wasn't a failure and i wasn't actually wasting my time on the computer.

Also looking at big "baller" items like rolex watches, and aston martins. Although i wasn't able to get an aston martin i was able to get a very nice 2nd hand rolex from melrose jewelers.

Just the thrive for these things is what made me go out and grind on the internet, hope that helped you to find something to be motivated for

Like what you do.
Or don't do it at all. Forcing yourselves into doing something you hate can never bring anything positive. I'm not saying that if you like your field of study and there is one subject you hate and just have to pass in order to get your degree, you should give up. No. But if you can't sleep because your work is stressing you out, you should probably reconsider it. On a diet, you don't have to eat Brussel sprouts every Tuesday because the cooking book says so. There is always an alternative. Be open to them!

I stay motivated to keep working towards my goals by envisioning the potential fruits of success and envisioning what life might look like if I give up. That usually keeps me motivated. There is also another great forum on The Warrior Forum specifically about motivation and success. That forum helps pick me up, too!

Just looking at the monthly bills & payables keeps me motivated..

The possibility of being homeless and having no food to eat keeps me motivated.

I will smell my cash...lol

Just kidding ya...

Of course keeping a cash flow is a natural motivator. But it helps if you really enjoy what you are doing. There are several different ways to make money online that I know of that will make me considerably more money, but I enjoy creating video training products. I am much more motivated by what I enjoy doing than what will just bring in more cash. I always say, do what you like first, then try to make it as profitable as possible.

Figure out a BIG why as to why you really want to make it in internet marketing..

For example you might want a Mercedes Benz s550, a nice 4 bedroom 2 bath house in the suburbs and the freedom to be where you want when you want without some cheap payless shoe wearing boss breathing down your neck..

Oh yea that reminds me of my Motivation: Not having some cheap payless shoe, walmart suit wearing boss breathing down my neck.

Find something that you LOVE to do.
If you dont LOVE what you are doing, than your doing it for the wrong reasons.

Just my opinion.

This article is from my own (multi-million-dollar) mentor, Sheri Keys McConnell:

How to Stay Motivated - 3 Easy Tips For Sustaining Your Passion

1) Find a Natural Sanctuary

Stimulate the Senses

By far, one of the best ways to stay motivated and to sustain your passion (no matter what it is) is to get outside and walk or jog or run. Our bodies and our brains need to be stimulated and nothing does this better than nature. Nature is vivid. The sounds and textures and smells will help you come alive. And by physically moving in nature, you will stimulate your body even more. Once your senses become stimulated, your brain will start to give you answers to personal and/or business questions. Your body will also become programmed to generate new creative ideas when you stimulate your senses.

Clearing the Clutter and Chaos

One reason we lose our motivation and can't find our passion in life is that we are too busy experiencing chaos. Chaos comes in many forms-people, events, TV, radio and so on. You must experience nature to find and sustain your passion. Just 30 minutes a day will clear the clutter from your brain and reprogram you to breathe and think more instead of being so reactionary to all the numbing stimulants in your life!

2) Create a Fun System

Journaling

Once you clear your mind each day, you will need a FUN system to keep track of all the stimulating ideas you will get! I have a notebook that I carry with me where I jot down affirmations, goals, and problems (personal and professional) that I need to solve! And I find that every few months or so I like to rip it all out and throw it way and start over. For me, I seem to solve all those problems and reach all the goals and this physically lets me have a clean slate and move on. Be open to the process of journaling and do what your gut tells you to do.

Mindmapping

I also love mindmapping because I am drawn to the creative visuals! There are some great software resources out there like MindJet. For me the process of mindmapping stimulates the creative side of my brain.

Visioning

The other fun way that I stay motivated and connected to my passion is by using a graphic coach. My coach, Christina Merkley at Shift It Coach took me through her Shift It Program. Not only was this fun, it was eye opening! And she even has maps and instructions so you can use this graphic coaching process yourself at home.

3) Pay Attention

The wonderful thing about creating a fun system in your daily life and getting back to nature more is that it allows you the time and space to "Ask Yourself Questions." This step is the key to sustaining your passion. You will change and the world around you keeps changing so it is important (now more than ever!) that you keep asking yourself questions so you can stay centered. What types of questions should you ask yourself in order to sustain your passion?

* What makes me happy?
* What do I enjoy?
* What excites me?
* What makes me cry?
* What can I do to learn more about my passions?
* How can I use my passion to improve the world around me?
* Am I doing anything creative in my life?
* If not, what can I do"

Sheri McConnell is the CEO of Sheri McConnell Companies, Inc. and the Smart Women's Institute (formerly the National Assn of Women Writers-2001). You can visit Sheri, access her free article archive, and grab lots of free stuff at Smart Women Institute | Home for Positive Transformation. Sheri lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, their four children, a weenie dog, and three hermit crabs.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/564064

Hope that helps!

Michelle

I believe you've ran into the marketer in you and not who YOU are. If the truth be told, you are probably echoing a lot of what others have felt or feeling themselves. That's one of the biggest things a person needs to do is to figure out who they are before they begin. When you're doing something for the "cash" that it brings, when the cash runs low or out, it gets difficult. When I started marketing again recently, I had to really look inside myself and ask that very question. When I got the answer it really clicked for me. My thing is that I like to educate others. Not just in marketing, but in real life as well. It's a passion of mine and the majority of the time I don't get a dime for it.

I think when you find that sweet spot, you're going to be better for it. Maybe pulling away for a bit will do you some good. Gives you a little time to reflect on what really drives you. Hope it helps.

Burn the bridges of retreat!

I make vision boards, every 6 months...simple 20 minute arts and crafts project. Get pictures of things I want to have, or places I want to be, PRIOR to six month time frame, put it all on a posterboard, and then put that posterboard right above my computer desk. Go get it....the only thing holding anyone back in life are themselves.

You can be motivated at all times if you put your mind, heart, and full attention to what you are doing. Set goals, and write them down. Have them near you where you can see them always to keep you upbeat and inspired working.

Oftentimes, if we lose sight of the reason why we do things, we end up all burned out and we see no reason for doing things. Keep your mind engaged and fill it up with all the positive things. You'll see that it's a great cathartic exercise.

I have got to be motivated because I have to earn or stay hungry. And I have to become rich or die trying.

Kick yourself in the butt from time to time, just get up and start working. I have some regrets because of this. Make your work your interesting routine and all should be well.

One thing I've learned and served me well is that you don't have to feel motivated to get the job started, you just have to begin it and motivation usually follows shortly after. Of course, it's easier said than done.

The self-help industry tries (and succeeds) to convince people that one needs to feel some kind of joy and excitement before he begins - how false.

A book that is somewhat against popular self-help and makes more sense, is The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't...

By the way, great post, Verial.

Regarding the Smart Women's Institute admission, can men who are in touch with their feminine side join?

hey, we all go through that at some point! I do, often! Maybe you need to find someone who motivates you! You may have reached your limit-ie; you want more interesting stuff to do?

I kick myself in the butt at times because I know it's not lack of motivation but sheer lazyness! This happened to me a couple of days ago by the way!

I heard a podcast from author Liza Palmer. She was asked how she overcome the lack of motivation and she bluntly responded " Get over yourself"! No disrespect here but sometimes it's a matter of getting over ourselves!!

I don't believe much in support for this kind of stuff because people have a tendency to confort you and that doesn't help! Take a FULL day off and then promise yourself to get back to it the following day!

Also, have you thought about checking your priorities? What are your top ones? Sometimes, lack of motivation is because we are all over the place and a bit of tidying - brain and desk and room and whatever else- will help you spot what's wrong!

Anyway, these are my 2 cents! Good luck...euh no, being too supportive here! Go do something LOL! (Joking of course)! I am harsh I know!

Yoan