Conclusion
The biggest distraction for me is my email. This morning I decided not to open my
email until I had written for two hours. I wasn’t in the mood for writing – it had been
a hectic week because I had three mornings in the prisons and still had to do my
normal work week. Part of me wants to rest – after all, I’ve had a hard week.
Another part of me is nagging because I want to get this book complete. I also know
that if I start checking my mail an hour can disappear before I know it. So that’s what
I did. I ignored my email and sat down and started writing. After a few minutes, the
conflicting parts of me grew quiet and I started enjoying myself.What I do know is this: even if you are motivated to achieve something, there will be
moments on the journey when you just don’t feel like doing the work. At these
times, acknowledge that you don’t feel like it and start the work anyway. The
motivation will flow back whilst you are busy.This book shows you many ways to improve your motivation. There are tricks and
tools. A self-reflective journey is also on offer. Take what you need from the book.
Keep those things in your own special toolkit. Use them whenever necessary. You
will find that the more you use them, the easier it will be to get started and get
going. Once you’re going, you’ll relax into the work and enjoy the process. As Gary
Player said, “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” So will you.It’s amazing what you can achieve when you’re motivated. Remember the last time
you were really motivated about something? You did it without having to push
yourself too much. Procrastination didn’t come into the picture. You did the work
because you wanted to and you were excited about the outcome. That’s the magic
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