How do you motivate yourself when you’re almost ready to give up?

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PragmaticProfit · Accepted Answer

In all honesty, I simply commit to the task. It's as straightforward as that. I'm fully aware of the repercussions of quitting, and they carry significant weight. I'm the kind of individual who pushes themselves to the extreme, whether it's collapsing on the squat rack after a set or running until I can no longer stand. I constantly strive to reach my utmost potential. My great uncle served as a Navy SEAL. He was on Seal Team One. I was in the Marine Corps. During his training, fellow SEALs would have to remove his limp body from the water, as they knew that he consistently pushed himself to the point of losing consciousness. I love hearing stories about him. That's how hardened this man was though. I'm not half the man he was, but I try.

Inquisitive98 · Accepted Answer

Lately I have been feeling depressed and anxious. I just focus on my goals and develop a positive attitude. If it gets worse, it is important to look into a mentor, a holistic healer, and some therapy.

Right now I am looking into what I have mentioned above.

Hulk_kitty · Answer

What motivates me to keep going, is to have that better life or better job, I just remind myself I hate this job or life that I am currently in or doing, I use my pain as a motivation.

But the problem with most people when they suffer pain their lives, they use it as good excuse to give up. When you keep grinding and keep focus, life will eventually fall into place for you. For the first time in my life, I have always worked hard in my jobs, keep it professional, and now I am getting recognized for it, I am getting head hunted for jobs, even when I out of work.

But if you give up, nothing ever good will happen for you, except more pain and suffering.

Potteplante · Answer

When I don't have motivation - I rely on my discipline. If I feel like giving up, I'll suck it up and continue working towards better times, motivated or not.

DizzyDesii · Answer

I remind myself that I want to become a mom someday and that I want to build/construct a house

Leapfrog00 · Answer

I go back to one of the better novels I previously wrote and say to myself, "I can do it again." Usually though, I lose motivation in my writing because I start thinking of publishing, but chicken out. But I keep telling myself, some of these books are good.

You have to remember what you're good at and remind yourself that you're good at that thing. It works for me usually

GreekLorrd · Answer

If my motivation drops, I take a vacation immediately :D

lightbulb27 · Answer

hope springs anew. I find a reason to have hope and change my thinking. Sometimes I lay down and take a nap or exercise. Also, letting go and turning over to God, but still pursuing, that helps take pressure off.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Give up what, I wonder: the consumerist pressures from all around me? Bearing the lies of the people around me (us)? I got my two trusting dogs; that's all I 'need' to enjoy each day.

inhua · Answer

the only quitting to be done is when you've been made to quit e. g. you lost in a sports game and the time is over but otherwise haters can be a good motivation. your success can piss them off

roy_ricky09 · Answer

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Fuentes · Answer

I have a voice in the back of my head that says good things will come and that keeps me going

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

I usually look for a lead to say: "This might be a better strategy." Or, if the lead comes to me, I approach with cautious optimism.

ChiTown33 · Answer

I remind myself that quitting isn't an option. I think of all the people from my past that would like to see me fail and it drives me to keep going. Despite the fact that I'm and easy going person in general this is one area I have no problem finding motivation in. I'm too friggin pig headed to be otherwise. 😂 When I set my mid to something I'm relentless in it's pursuit until I achieve it or until it's proven to me it's not possible.

TooHot2Care · Answer

You ever watch anime? You fucking do now.  Watch ah…. Let me think…. Attack on Titan.  Watch five episodes of attack on titan.  Reply to this after you do.

Anonymous · Answer

Trust in God, He is watching everything. He must have written something good. He can never be wrong. And when there is too much trouble, I ask God for help in prayer then I get courage.

jshm2 · Answer

Remembering those who I've still got to find, beat or kill, yet.

RavVid · Answer

I make myself do something - anything. It starts getting better from there.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

I recall a quote from Sir Winston Churchill: "When you're going through Hell, keep going."

Ben487 · Answer

I'm not good at motivational speeches but you can probably find inspiration from Tony Robbins or people like that.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

I know I’m not a quitter or a loser, I don’t have a loser mentality. So you have to fight to keep going.

PointTaken · Answer

I just keep being me. It'll get better. Or I think a little of how my past was and know I'm in a better spot.

Googlemyahoo · Answer

I read the posts on GAG and realize my life is great.

shanshu · Answer

My motivation is my family, they need me, that's why I get up, not because I want too for myself because I need to, to keep them going

Sparkie460 · Answer

I push myself because my family depends on me. I can't let them down

AsaKyo · Answer

No clue as to what can motivate me anymore  Just ready to gouge my throat with the scissors

exitseven · Answer

I try to make myself angry. An old trick from when I ran marathons.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Prayer and exercise. Really shutting down the distractions the world forces on us and meditating. Don’t you love yourself and want to be a light?

Chrysantenum95 · Answer

Bills, travel expenses, rent and dog food 😂😂😂

NathanDavis · Answer

I'm not giving up... just starting over

LavLavLuv · Answer

I’m just numb.. In a good way so 🤣😂

Guardian45 · Answer

I remember the people I love.

JustBeingReal727 · Answer

When I fall I get I live and I learn.

Roula2000 · Answer

Tell myself just few more steps.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Are you feeling sad or helpless?

talka20 · Answer

Religion helps

Degenerate · Answer

Drink And drive lol

EaterPeter · Answer

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