Motivation

It’s difficult to write a blog about motivation at 6 am. At least, it is for me. I am not a morning person; I just never have been. However, I appreciate that when I get up early, I have time for the rest of my day. The time we get up is not as important as why we get out of bed.

What should be done when there just is a lack of motivation? What can be done when the day comes, but there just is no willpower to move or do anything? Preparation can help, such as a sticky note on the mirror, an alarm, group accountability. These, and other things put in place before a motivation drought really help when internal motivation is lacking.

Why did I get out of bed today to write at 6am? I hope my writing will reach people and help them in their life’s journey. I’m writing this particular blog post as part of a dietetic internship that will help me to become a registered dietitian. Once I become a dietitian, I can better help people through assistance with nutrition issues. Becoming an RD has been a goal of mine for a long time, and it would benefit my family for me to reach this goal. I hope that this and all my daily work brings glory to God. These things are the source of much of my motivation.

People have a variety of reasons why they do things. Family, friends, personal gain, money, and religion are several of those reasons. People exercise to strengthen their bodies, to lose weight, or to improve health. People often work on having and maintaining a good, balanced diet for similar reasons.

As stated in Health at Every Size, “…the contributors to your body weight, such as what, when, and how much you eat, as well as how you expend energy (including your inclination to move), are not completely under conscious control” (Bacon 45). Metabolism changes. Weight fluctuates. If weight loss is one of your motivations for changing nutrition habits, that is fine. But what happens when the weight is lost? Are the habits still there?

Choose habits that you want to continue when things change, when life changes, if you lose weight, if you gain weight. Rather than changing one’s whole life all at once, it’s best to stick to small changes that last. These are like a continuous water current smoothing out rocks on the bed of a creek. It’s easier to find motivation for little changes than big ones. These small habits knitted together will form a lasting lifestyle.

Sources:

Bacon, L. (2010). Health at every size: The surprising truth about your weight. BenBella Books.