How Do You Keep Yourself On Your Desired Path [ important question that's why i posted here instead of asktrp ]

TheRealSlimRedditor · 2016-05-28T13:52:59+00:00

An adrenaline rush or "highs" are supposed to be temporary. You really want to know how to keep yourself motivated? Do you realize that as every second passes you're getting closer to the end of your life? As every second passes, do you realize you're one step closer to losing your parents or your spouse? If you give a shit about your life and what you want to experience before you leave, you'll start using your time wisely.

Reading this might give you another "high" of motivation, but in all reality, you can't rely on highs to get you through your hurdles in life. Your fuel needs to be your hunger.

rubenbrasil · 2016-05-30T08:38:03+00:00

Set small goals along the way. This will keep your highs coming more frequently, resulting in more motivation.

Example:

You want to gain 20 solid pounds from working out.

Theres a ceiling - you should only gain a pound per week. That means 500 calories more than what you burn per day. Instead of waiting 20 pounds to feel accomplished, focus on winning each day. Win every single day. Every day you sleep, make sure you fulfill your goal of diet and working out, exception: rest days. After winning day after day, soon you will be 10 pounds bigger. BAM, results, more highs. Youre not there yet but you are sure seeing your hard work pay off.

Dont be too hard on yourself. Some days you will lose, youre human. Just make sure youre winning at least 9 out of 10 times tho.

Apply this to any other goal. See it like a fucking video game man! Youre getting xp to level up.

YoungVoiceScreaming · 2016-06-02T02:48:01+00:00

Everyone on here commenting that discipline is better than motivation is absolutely right. You know what I think is better? Both. I call the combination of motivation and discipline "determination." As another user said, set small goals to keep the highs coming; create a positive "addiction" that urges you toward your goals. You have to love the process as much as you do the result, so creating habits will enable you to achieve more using less pure will-power.

Having determination will both remind you of the reason why you started and keep the initial fire alive, while also keeping you in motion when the light at the end of the tunnel seems to get dim. Determination is dedication, the adoption of a purpose - however permanent or temporary it may be - that commands you to come forward even when it hurts to do so. You must stoke the fire (motivation), while chopping the wood that feeds the flames.

To put it another way, motivation is the spark plug, but discipline is the pistons. But both together are the entire engine. Just remember: you're the driver, and only you can step on the gas. It's your decision.

[deleted] · 2016-05-28T06:37:38+00:00

Discipline and executive functions. Triggers are okay, but now you need to make habbit out of it. Just try a little bit more every time. 3days, then 4 days, then 5 days. And etc.

nia_kills · 2016-05-29T18:17:37+00:00

Motivation is great but discipline is more reliable.

I have the same problem like you. But remember that discipline stumps motivation e everytime!

Title	How Do You Keep Yourself On Your Desired Path [ important question that's why i posted here instead of asktrp ]
Author	J_AsapGem
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Date	May 28, 2016 4:29 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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