Motivation doesn't come to those who wait
JUST DO IT
Dear Diary (a la #Mental Pillar),
Got this message from my sister on Sunday night, and it got me thinking about motivation.
Just like I was always waiting for the “perfect” moment to start something, I was also always waiting to be motivated enough to start something. Turns out I would’ve been waiting a damn long time. I have found that the more I do something, the more motivated I become.
Take exercise as an example. When I’ve had time off, I struggle to feel motivated, so if I were waiting around for motivation, I might never exercise again. If I start exercising (sans motivation), I realise how much better I feel, I see my fitness improve and, because of it, I become more motivated. Motivation stems from habit / repetition.
And, apparently, the “it takes 21 days to build a habit” is a myth not supported by science. Apparently, on average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact -
.So, instead of waiting for the stars to align, get out into the universe and align them yo’self. You’ve got 66 days… GO!
Simply getting into the habit,
Salty