Motivation...it is something we all struggle with at one time in our lives or another. Throughout my tenure as an undergraduate, I told myself "You're going to get in shape!" I always held getting fit as a goal of mine. However, I was never able to get motivated enough to really do anything about it, no matter how hard I tried. As a graduate student, I vowed to be different. New chapter in life, new me. However, there was still the issue of finding that motivation.
Many things can act as motivators in our lives; video games, friends and family, even food (if you're one of those people). It is important to find a motivator that works best for you. In my case, finding my motivation in graduate school was fairly easy. I've reached a point in my life where I am focusing on my future far more than ever. My motivators were, clearly, friends and family.
I have a niece and two brand-new nephews back home, and they're my everything. I love those children to no end. I never thought I'd love a child so much, but I'd do anything for my niece and nephews. Hearing my niece come running up to me, shouting "uncle Brandon!" is the best sound in the world. My friends are also my motivators; I have several friends who aren't in the shape they desire at this point in their lives, and we work out together. This is a motivator because we all encourage each other whenever we reach a milestone. I lost 5 pounds within the first two weeks of our workouts (possibly water weight, but who knows?), and my girls were so supportive and happy for me. Camaraderie is a great motivator.
Not everything has to be so obvious to others, though. For me, one of my biggest motivators (at least on the days I wake up at 5am) is being able to watch the sun rise in the morning...it is calming, serene, and beautiful. I smile every single time I get to watch the sun rise, and it motivates me to make that day amazing. Sometimes, the simple things that no one else would notice are the biggest, best motivators.
Find your motivation, make your life amazing.
With love,
-Brandon
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