What do you do to motivate yourself?

[Indylady]

This is a little embarrassing, but I find that watching Legally Blonde motivates me towards studying. I really like the way Elle studies hard because she''s set her mind to going to Harvard Law.

Anyone else have some fun pick-me-ups to share?

 

[yssie]

A glance at the calendar usually works wonders

 

[Indylady]

Hahaha, mine is completely marked up with a study schedule at the moment.

is right.

 

[zoebartlett]

I look at my calendar, plan things out, and make "to do" checklists. Seeing how many things I need to do list generally motivates me. I love crossing things off when I''m finished with something. I set goals -- If I do something by a certain date, I usually treat myself to something small. That''s a good motivator.

 

[Sizzle]

Date: 5/20/2010 5:00:55 AM
Author: Zoe
I look at my calendar, plan things out, and make ''to do'' checklists. Seeing how many things I need to do list generally motivates me. I love crossing things off when I''m finished with something. I set goals -- If I do something by a certain date, I usually treat myself to something small. That''s a good motivator.

Yes I start my day with "to do" check lists. I like to cross off. I also have a whole calendar filled with goals and time frames. I believe in visualizations!

 

[HollyS]

My mortgage motivates me to go to work.

 

[sphenequeen]

DEADLINES

 

[doodle]

Not enough, apparently. I''m currently unemployed and need to wash both the dishes and the laundry, but I''m on here instead.

 

[elrohwen]

Date: 5/20/2010 1:23:56 PM
Author: doodle
Not enough, apparently. I''m currently unemployed and need to wash both the dishes and the laundry, but I''m on here instead.

LOL Ditto!

 

[PumpkinPie]

I am a to-do list fanatic!

 

[Bunny007]

Date: 5/20/2010 11:31:45 PM
Author: Maevie
I am a to-do list fanatic!

Me too. My friends always joke about the to do lists I have floating around, or that are sometimes stuck to things. I love crossing things off but Im also relieved to write them down and get them off my mind. Remembering not to forget things is pretty stressful

 

[megumic]

ugh. no motivators to share, but would love to hear of everyone else''s! somehow it all seems to get done though...just not sure how...

 

[sphenequeen]

I also like to motivate myself by giving myself a reward at the end of a huge project or milestone.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

deadlines! and to do lists, but I am I a big procrastinator who works her a$% off to make deadlines. I work better under pressure!

Also, I love legally blond and find it inspiring too Elle is my fave!

 

[Octavia]

Nope. By the end of law school, even pretending to care about being motivated was just too much work. Fear (as in, I have an exam tomorrow, it counts for my entire grade, and I know NOTHING) was the only thing that did the trick...poorly. At this point, I''ve kind of forgotten what motivation is.

 

[oddoneout]

To do list.

 

[luv2sparkle]

I am afraid I don''t motivate myself very well at all. I can talk me out of most anything. But, I am REALLY good at it!