I can’t get myself to just take action

Bornagainslayer · 2019-10-03T19:24:01+00:00

Start small man, you’ve obviously had a lifetime of getting away with being lazy so motivation isn’t going to come to you like a lightening bolt, it’s a slow burner.

Pick something small you can do each morning consistently like making your bed, commit to doing that one little thing and you’ll start to feel good about yourself for it, then add a new thing each week.

As for gym my advice would go against what most people would suggest but I had serious motivation issues early on. I commit to spending an hour in the gym each day (or 5 days a week, whatever) now here’s the important bit. You don’t have to do ANYTHING in that hour you’re just there because you allocated the time and you’re gonna stick with it. IMPORTANT: You can’t take your phone or a book or anything. Fuck around with small weights, do whatever, sit on a bike with no resistance, walk on the treadmill, I guarantee you that you will get so bored that you’ll start doing more and more and in a couple of days you’ll be in full swing. I still use this trick on low motivation days and it works for me

Nighthawkdragon8 · 2019-10-03T21:00:11+00:00

Literally just go out. 30 min a day every day. Will resolve the rest of your problems spontaneously. Just take that ONE action a day and the rest of your life will go well around that.

ImBackBitch926 · 2019-10-03T22:20:03+00:00

Once you start lifting you will care more about your diet. That's what happened to me. But you are going to school which is a major step in life. I used to do the same as you and look at the stuff but I couldnt go to a gym or work even so I just layed in bed procrastinating saying one day.

KirillDaneven · 2019-10-03T18:56:54+00:00

All people need motivation, but we don’t know how to realize it to reality. For example, I’m working now for the money, because we need money to survive and buy a new cool things. This is motivation for me. But in some periods I’m losing this stimulus and what I need to do ? Thanks for internet that we have a lot of advice there for self development, discipline and stay productive and motivative. So, there it is: 1.Remind yourself why you want to do something. 2.Break down your work into smaller chunks. 3.Make your activities fun. And enjoy. 4. Promise yourself a reward when you get something done. 5.Give yourself occasional breaks to avoid burnout. And can say to that, it’s really works, cause I’ve done this before. Also we have a lot of services in the internet which is can help with motivation and keeping you productive rate . For example this one Makebetter.me

thrwy75479 · 2019-10-03T19:06:08+00:00

Check out this article, which explains why you may be procrastinating, or putting things off.

It seems to be because you're seeking instant gratification, which overrides long-term efforts and goals.

It also links to a page where the author talks about how to beat procrastination.

priapula · 2019-10-04T00:17:46+00:00

Quit porn. Figure out what else is wasting your time and quit doing it. Then everything else (like studying) becomes fun

Abnull · 2019-10-03T19:47:17+00:00

Ah, stop being a little bitch? People do what they want to do. Not what they think they want to. Stop hating on yourself and be honest. You love who you are. You love procrastination, you love pretending to hate your life. May as well be positive about the life you love living.

If you wanted to change, you would. It is that simple.

Is it as easy as flipping a willpower switch? Why yes, yes it is. But you have to want it. Zero point in trying if you don’t want to

[deleted] · 2019-10-03T19:10:37+00:00

Question what are you playing the video games on? Xbox ps4 or pc.

I might have a easy fix for you.

ls2087 · 2019-10-03T19:51:34+00:00

Whatever your exam is for, do you love it? Like are you passionate about the subject? If the answer is no. Don't feel guilty.

PeopleSmasher · 2019-10-03T20:04:15+00:00

Eat 90% healthy and allow 10% junk food so you don't have out of control binges. Create an amount of time per day that you must study regardless of cicumstances. Also start working out even if it's just body weight 3x a week. Once that becomes routine you can add more days and intensity. Above all be consistent on your routine

RoccoPinkman · 2019-10-03T20:33:11+00:00

OP read atomic habits by James clear, it will make a lot of sense to you.

Seoul_Brother · 2019-10-04T00:15:48+00:00

Think about it this way, the more you procrastinate and justify getting nothing done, the harder real life outside of college is going to bitch slap you. I was in your shoes during undergrad and had to take a job in construction work just to make things work. I was in NYC making 25-28k my first year in the city back in 2013. For perspective, that is not livable man. I had to make rotisserie chicken stretch for three days (third day the bones were boiled down to soup base and canned corn). I was BP af, and never invested in myself and my own growth. My gfs however I managed to get them left me when they found out I was all surface level. One bad ex girlfriend woke me up to the realization that not only was I cheated on, I’d been cheating myself my entire life. From that point, I sought to break 6 figs, lift often, read current events and market news every day, and invest in myself and money. I’ve checked all my boxes From those days and I’m hungry for more. For me, it was hitting rock bottom that got me to start climbing. How hard will you need to be slapped by life to get you back on track? Will that day ever come? Or do you have to wait till you’re eating out of 88c canned beans for nutrition and being cheated on, just to have to wake up and go to your shitty 9-5 job the next day?

afterthe_fapocalypse · 2019-10-04T01:53:53+00:00

your anxiety is telling you something.maybe listen to it for a change instead of numbing through video games, computer, porn, masturbation, weed, etc. You have a man inside you who wants you to wake up and listen to him because he knows what's up.

Rodent9 · 2019-10-04T02:45:18+00:00

Discipline.

thebadguy89 · 2019-10-04T05:21:47+00:00

Procrastination != laziness. Procrastination comes from fear of failure. Fear of failure comes when you have undefined, overwhelming goals or projects that you haven't broken down into little manageable pieces.

Work on one goal at a time. Break it down into small, 5 minute pieces.

Nighthawkdragon8 · 2019-10-05T19:47:06+00:00

Lmao I meant go out to CLUBS or social gatherings. But a walk is a good idea as well.

MotiMorphosys · 2019-10-03T18:40:41+00:00

Adderall.

ComplexProjection · 2019-10-03T20:05:44+00:00

It’s thanks to guys like you it is so easy to be top 20%, so please don’t change.

Title	I can’t get myself to just take action
Author	polarizingpotato
Upvotes	20
Comments	26
Date	October 3, 2019 6:39 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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