Rediscovering Your Spark: 3 Steps to get started.

We all have those days when the world feels like a whirlwind.

When our minds are spinning and we'd do anything for a moment of peace. The last thing on your list is probably tidying up the house. It might even feel like an exercise in futility - after all, the mess always seems to find its way back, doesn't it? Just when you've finally got everything in its place, the shoes scatter themselves across the floor, as if they're allergic to the shoe cupboard. On days like these, it's not easy to muster up the energy, and it's only natural to want to conserve what little you have.

Ever found yourself creating a list of reasons why not to tackle a daunting task, all while feeling drained and out of sync? When our mojo seems to have packed its bags and left, reeling it back in can feel like an uphill battle. It's easy to dwell on the mountain of reasons not to start, but have you ever stopped to ponder how accomplished you'd feel once it's done? I hear you, and that's where the beauty of the "10-minute rule" comes into play. It's a simple pact you make with yourself to stick it out for just 10 minutes. Funny enough, you often find that the task at hand isn't half as monstrous as it initially seemed.
You know those days when you're all geared up for a solid workout, but the thought of idle chit-chat has you second guessing? Isn't it a challenge when you're raring to break a sweat but the thought of exchanging weekend stories feels like lifting a weight too heavy? So, how do you balance the love for the burn with the struggle of chatter? Isn't it intriguing how we can pair something we're excited about with something that seems like a hurdle? 

Could you pop your earphones, get yourself going. The power of pairing. Have you ever felt like you don't recognize yourself when you enter and leave the gym?. Like you're ready to conquer the world after hitting a personal best on the treadmill? Suddenly, you're game for that chat you've been dreading. Funny how that works, isn't it? It's like we tap into this hidden pool of resources we didn't know we had. But isn't it fascinating how we only find it after we've pushed ourselves?

Are you almost sitting perched on the edge of a task, feeling as if it’s a mountain too steep to climb at this very moment? Think you might just give it a miss? Why not try this instead: pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea, and have a heart-to-heart with a friend. This friend could be real, or it could be that supportive voice in your own head. Have a chat about the task - what's stopping you? Is there a way to make it more manageable? Perhaps the final outcome isn't quite what you had in your mind’s eye, and that's absolutely fine. It's not a failure, just a different result.

The 10 minute rule, the power of pairing and pulling up a chair are my top tips for working towards becoming more motivated.

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