What's the best way to self-motivate?

Question

I have a lot on my plate just now with working, studying, looking for a new place to live, adjusting to married life, paying off debts and trying to save. I really need to manage my time well and keep my energy levels up, but I find that a lot of the time I just can't be bothered with any of it. Today for example, I had a day off work so it was a perfect opportunity to catch up with other things (including finishing an assignment for my post-grad course that has a looming deadline), but I spent about 5 hours in bed this afternoon napping, feeling guilty and worrying about what I should be doing, instead of just getting off my *** and doing it. How can I break out of this horrible habit and just get more done? I'd really appreciate some useful advice 'cause both my work and studies are starting to suffer.

Answer 1

you've got loads on at the moment - don't blame you for wanting to switch off for a few hours, don't feel guilty about it, you probably needed the sleep but as you said you need to be getting on with things you do really need to get things in some sort of order.

if you're worrying about doing things would it help if you made a list o everything you have to do in order of priority? then whenever you have some time for work you'll know exactly what you need to do.

you've got a lovely new husband so don't worry about asking for his help, he shares lots of the responsibilities now for a lot of the things you mentioned, maybe you could agree that he will concentrate on finding somewhere new to live while you get on with finishing your post-grad assignment?

make sure you give yourself managable tasks and reward yourself when you achieve them.

it'll all be worth it in the end, just keep going & don't punish yourself when it doesn't go to plan ♥