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Motivation Tips

Getting Motivated by Doing Nothing
By:David L. Feinstein

Life has a way of draining your mind doesn't it? Sometimes I wonder how we get up in the morning. I mean not to depress you, but how many times have you had one of those days where the phone rings; BAD NEWS...Turn on the TV; Flu Epidemic! (BAD NEWS)...Get in the car: Traffic! BAD NEWS.

And that's just your normal life. Now what about work or your business? That can feel like you're just walking into a big pile of bad news everyday sometimes. Needless to say, this can be very taxing on your mind and body. And sometimes you just get completely and totally disgusted and discouraged until there's not an ounce of motivation left in you.

So What Do You Do To Recharge Your Motivation?

There are a ton of different answers for this question to be quite honest. Motivation can be found in tons of different places if you're willing to look for it. Of course there are countless books written on the subject, there are movies that are extremely motivating like Rudy, or Rocky, or Encino Man (okay maybe not that last one, but it's funny as heck)...

You can also look on YouTube at any given minute, type in any motivation speaker that you've ever heard of, and watch some of there presentations.

Talking to people can motivate you. Talking to your elders and hearing what they've done and achieved is a great way to get motivated.

Or how about talking to little children? Children have a great outlook on the world because in their fresh unscathed minds everything and anything is possible. There whole world is lived "outside the box".

So right there are a ton of different things that you can do if you're feeling like a lump on a log and completely discouraged.

But What About Doing Nothing?

Sometimes, all of those things above just aren't going to cut it! When you get so disgusted with life, and nothing can console that disgust or lack of motivation, you don't want to do ANY of those things. In your mind you pout, and grump, and "All those things just suck" LOL You've surely been there! That's when it's time to just DO NOTHING!

Doing absolutely nothing, just sitting and relaxing with a nice drink somewhere where you don't know anyone, and you don't care what the heck is going on around you. Just you and your thoughts! You and the elements!

One of the better places to do this is on the beach. There's just something about sitting and watching the waves go in and out, back and forth to sea that eases the mind, and makes you wonder how cool life really is.

Watching a bird dive into the water and pull up a fish makes you appreciate your grocery store a little more. If you're not near a beach then a park is ideal. Preferably a big park where there's lots of elbow room, and the chances of bumping into someone you know - who'll you'll have to conjure up strength to converse with - is minute.

Days like this are essential for us. We all need those days, and if you're in a foul mood, today just might be your day for doing exactly nothing. Toss your cell phone into a drawer and enjoy it!

About The Author

David L. Feinstein, noted business coach and home business entrepreneur, is the author of various articles that help to empower individuals. To get the real innovative marketing knowledge and training, so you can be at the cutting edge of using technology to build your internet network marketing business correctly, visit; http://www.BuildingDynamicFutures.com






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