Let it GO! Decluttering (simplifying) your life of (people, places or things) success stories?
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louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I
KINDA wish 
I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with. 4 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »{{{*CUE the LOUDEST most ALARMING--yet--EXCITING firetruck, police car, heck helicopter sounds EVER*}}}}
{{{{*CUE the sights and sounds of the MOST happy/cheering parade you can EVER imagine*}}}}}
Okay, WHEW, I'm all hyped up and totally soooooooooo THRILLED! Okay, so I'm in the laundry room doing my beloved husband's folding and preparing to iron this clean laundry, right?!? Well, he passes me by and says:
"Wow cutie, you're looking slimmmmmmm and gooooooodddddd!!! So, as I'm getting his jeans, ready to iron them, I get this CRAZY idea...to try on a pair of his jeans! Now my husband is a slim and trim tall handsome stud. EVERYONE in my family is slim and trim, except for me. Anyhoo, I try his jeans on and THEY FIT--DID YOU HEAR ME? THEY FIT!!!! Yes, I could button them all the way up and YES, I did have the dreaded "muffin top" in them--BUT THEY FIT!!!!
I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIT HIS JEANS IN 15 (MAYBE EVEN 17 YEARS OR MORE....THEYYYYYY FITTTTTT!!!!
I'm am so excited about this. My beloved is a size 32-33 waist (he's 6"2 and about 175-180lbs or so). I'm am so humbled I could SCREAM!!!! I'm going to include the ugly muffin top photo, just to keep me humble and to geek me up to continue on this fabulous road of slim and trimdom!
BOOOOOOOM--THEY FIT!!!!! WOW!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TO KEEP ME HUMBLE...HERE'S THE MUFFIN TOP PIC---Bring it, I'm thrilled and excited that I haven't arrived, but I'm almost there!!!! YEAH Baby YEAH!!!!!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is totally inspiring and way beyond YAY! Congratulations my friend! You have it going on. You keep showing us that we can, love it!
You're the BEST, period. 2 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Girl.....you would have to mention pajamas! I used to make up for my being "fat"/obese by buying and wearing all kinds of really lovely pjs and lingerie and you've just opened a cluttered area in my life I simply didn't think of/TOO much "stuff" area in my life that I've missed/neglected. I still have a lot of really CUTE pjs and lingerie that is absolutely swimming on me and looks absolutely ridiculous on me now--but I've kept these WAYYYY too big items because they are gorgeous---but DON'T FIT...way TOO BIG on me now and THANK YOU SO MUCH for busting me out/EXPOSING on this area of mine--YOU'RE FABULOUS!!! Got some more/new decluttering to do AND will gain more lovely space as I rid myself of these items. I haven't even considered doing that-- yikes 
. I LOVE this thread so much. I LOVE that there are still more areas in my life to LET IT GO that I haven't realized. I LOVE that I haven't "arrived" in so many areas in my life. It's humbling and at the same time so wonderful! 3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Pajamas! I haven't even tried them on, the ones that were too small but I love them, OMG! Thank you!1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Pajamas! I haven't even tried them on, the ones that were too small but I love them, OMG! Thank you!
Girl...Pajamas indeed--who'd thunk it? I LOVE that yours were too small, so now, as you get down to size you'll be able to rock them HARD! What's funny and not so funny is a LOT of my loungewear/pj type of things I couldn't fit for the longest time--too small. THEN as I started the weight blastification in December, these things began/are NOW swimming on me. When I said "lingerie" what I meant lovely pj gowns with matching robes, super cute caftans and lounging robes mega comfortable and again, PRETTY thingys like these--a lot of my things you "could" possible where outside or in the backyard--ya know lounging stuff--so many gorgeous things I'm actually sorry to get rid of now, but LET IT GO I will.
Ya know, super CUTE stuff like this--I held on to a LOT of stuff like this, because even though they are now swimming on me, again, I just didn't even consider LETTING GO these type of "comfortable lounging" things away.1 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Pajamas! I haven't even tried them on, the ones that were too small but I love them, OMG! Thank you!
Girl...Pajamas indeed--who'd thunk it? I LOVE that yours were too small, so now, as you get down to size you'll be able to rock them HARD! What's funny and not so funny is a LOT of my loungewear/pj type of things I couldn't fit for the longest time--too small. THEN as I started the weight blastification in December, these things began/are NOW swimming on me. When I said "lingerie" what I meant lovely pj gowns with matching robes, super cute caftans and lounging robes mega comfortable and again, PRETTY thingys like these--things you "could" possible where outside or in the backyard--so many gorgeous things I'm actually sorry to get rid of now, but LET IT GO I will.
Ya know, super CUTE stuff like this--I held on to a LOT of stuff like this, because even though they are now swimming on me, again, I just didn't even consider LETTING GO these type of "comfortable lounging" things away.
How lovely! Just think how beautiful new ones will be!1 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Pajamas! I haven't even tried them on, the ones that were too small but I love them, OMG! Thank you!
Girl...Pajamas indeed--who'd thunk it? I LOVE that yours were too small, so now, as you get down to size you'll be able to rock them HARD! What's funny and not so funny is a LOT of my loungewear/pj type of things I couldn't fit for the longest time--too small. THEN as I started the weight blastification in December, these things began/are NOW swimming on me. When I said "lingerie" what I meant lovely pj gowns with matching robes, super cute caftans and lounging robes mega comfortable and again, PRETTY thingys like these--things you "could" possible where outside or in the backyard--so many gorgeous things I'm actually sorry to get rid of now, but LET IT GO I will.
Ya know, super CUTE stuff like this--I held on to a LOT of stuff like this, because even though they are now swimming on me, again, I just didn't even consider LETTING GO these type of "comfortable lounging" things away.
How lovely! Just think how beautiful new ones will be!
Snoo, you bless my heart so much, so encouraging you are--I LOVE the way you think. THANK YOU! Also, as we get down to size and meeting our goals, it would be so wonderful to have a tailor or better yet, if you can and want to sew, how tremendous that would be! I've been hunting for a tailor that doesn't charge an arm and leg. The tailors I've been to thus far want FAR too much money . I've been looking around for a good tailor all this summer. 2 -
I'm dying to do this in my own home too!!!2
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NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Pajamas! I haven't even tried them on, the ones that were too small but I love them, OMG! Thank you!
Girl...Pajamas indeed--who'd thunk it? I LOVE that yours were too small, so now, as you get down to size you'll be able to rock them HARD! What's funny and not so funny is a LOT of my loungewear/pj type of things I couldn't fit for the longest time--too small. THEN as I started the weight blastification in December, these things began/are NOW swimming on me. When I said "lingerie" what I meant lovely pj gowns with matching robes, super cute caftans and lounging robes mega comfortable and again, PRETTY thingys like these--things you "could" possible where outside or in the backyard--so many gorgeous things I'm actually sorry to get rid of now, but LET IT GO I will.
Ya know, super CUTE stuff like this--I held on to a LOT of stuff like this, because even though they are now swimming on me, again, I just didn't even consider LETTING GO these type of "comfortable lounging" things away.
How lovely! Just think how beautiful new ones will be!
Snoo, you bless my heart so much, so encouraging you are--I LOVE the way you think. THANK YOU! Also, as we get down to size and meeting our goals, it would be so wonderful to have a tailor or better yet, if you can and want to sew, how tremendous that would be! I've been hunting for a tailor that doesn't charge an arm and leg. The tailors I've been to thus far want FAR too much money . I've been looking around for a good tailor all this summer.
Have you tried dry cleaners? I've heard they are reasonable.0 -
I'm happy to assist. I got rid of my bigger pj's because I live in them when I'm in the house. I read somewhere, years ago, a tip to losing/maintaining weight was to not have elastic waist pants. The elastic stretches and still feels comfortable so we don't pay attention. I had gotten rid of all of those years ago, but had still kept my pj's. These were way too comfy and so I found myself just going home getting out of any tight clothes to put those on, might as well have kept the elastic waists!3
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I'm dying to do this in my own home too!!!
@VeryKatie Don't say it! DO IT!
Then come back and let us know all about it! 
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@Orphia Who knew! Lol! Defo, will be following this!
I started decluttering a couple of years ago with Home Solutions 100. Con Maried my closets 2 years ago. Freed up half my drawers in that process. Now in the process of discarding all my big sizes. Was very glad of my hoarded clothes as I dropped weight, but it's time to let them go.4 -
TerriRichardson112 wrote: »@Orphia Who knew! Lol! Defo, will be following this!
I started decluttering a couple of years ago with Home Solutions 100. Con Maried my closets 2 years ago. Freed up half my drawers in that process. Now in the process of discarding all my big sizes. Was very glad of my hoarded clothes as I dropped weight, but it's time to let them go.
@TerriRichardson112 So awesome!
Yes, I had hoarded clothes, and it was fun to "go shopping" in my old stuff.
Is Home Solutions 100 online? Google is only giving me energy/solar companies.1 -
TerriRichardson112 wrote: »@Orphia Who knew! Lol! Defo, will be following this!
I started decluttering a couple of years ago with Home Solutions 100. Con Maried my closets 2 years ago. Freed up half my drawers in that process. Now in the process of discarding all my big sizes. Was very glad of my hoarded clothes as I dropped weight, but it's time to let them go.
@TerriRichardson112 So awesome!
Yes, I had hoarded clothes, and it was fun to "go shopping" in my old stuff.
Is Home Solutions 100 online? Google is only giving me energy/solar companies.
I checked the online details Lol! I signed up for the 15 minute a day challenge. You get weekly updates and reminders and print off sheets.
Google Taylor at Home Storage Solutions 101 the link is below.
https://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/?utm_source=Home+Storage+Solutions+101+Newsletter+&+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=8a83cf9c86-Free+Printable+Emergency+Supply+List+10-7-16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01cb615f2b-8a83cf9c86-304372037
Focus this week is entryways/halls/mudrooms.
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Thanks for the link @TerriRichardson112 , I will definitely be checking it out!0
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Took something to our bathroom and found myself decluttering the shelves. Didn't spend a lot of time, just randomly looking at things, and throwing things out. Not finished, but I'll get back to it when I have time. 4
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Took something to our bathroom and found myself decluttering the shelves. Didn't spend a lot of time, just randomly looking at things, and throwing things out. Not finished, but I'll get back to it when I have time.
I do a quick 10 minutes bathroom declutter most mornings. It helps me keep on top of things.3 -
Clean out where possiblemand donate to charity. Take the tax deduction !6
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Clean out where possiblemand donate to charity. Take the tax deduction !
Say WHAT??!!!???
Tax write off did you say now?
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W!! Who'd thunk that?!? YOU'VE just blessed/helped/inspired/motivated me to get rid of ALL the big ole pj/loungers, etc. big-time--I was thinking about selling them, but that such a major pain in the neck. Thank you ever so VERY much for contributing to this thread. You're the bombdotcom, period.
P.S. BOOM!2 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Clean out where possiblemand donate to charity. Take the tax deduction !
Say WHAT??!!!???
Tax write off did you say now?
W W!! Who'd thunk that?!? YOU'VE just blessed/helped/inspired/motivated me to get rid of ALL the big ole pj/loungers, etc. big-time--I was thinking about selling them, but that such a major pain in the neck. Thank you ever so VERY much for contributing to this thread. You're the bombdotcom, period.
P.S. BOOM!
As this group is in many different countries, check the tax laws where you live 1 -
I'm dying to do this in my own home too!!!
Such a CUTE avatar! You're going to be soooooo VERY glad when you do, believe you me! Welcome aboard too!Snowflake1968 wrote: »I'm happy to assist. I got rid of my bigger pj's because I live in them when I'm in the house. I read somewhere, years ago, a tip to losing/maintaining weight was to not have elastic waist pants. The elastic stretches and still feels comfortable so we don't pay attention. I had gotten rid of all of those years ago, but had still kept my pj's. These were way too comfy and so I found myself just going home getting out of any tight clothes to put those on, might as well have kept the elastic waists!
Hmmmmmm...never thought about the elastic pant thingy, THANKS so much for the tip Snow!@NewLIFEstyle4ME It's so lovely to see your success happen in so many ways. Thanks so much O!!!TerriRichardson112 wrote: »TerriRichardson112 wrote: »@Orphia Who knew! Lol! Defo, will be following this!
I started decluttering a couple of years ago with Home Solutions 100. Con Maried my closets 2 years ago. Freed up half my drawers in that process. Now in the process of discarding all my big sizes. Was very glad of my hoarded clothes as I dropped weight, but it's time to let them go.
@TerriRichardson112 So awesome!
Yes, I had hoarded clothes, and it was fun to "go shopping" in my old stuff.
Is Home Solutions 100 online? Google is only giving me energy/solar companies.
I checked the online details Lol! I signed up for the 15 minute a day challenge. You get weekly updates and reminders and print off sheets.
Google Taylor at Home Storage Solutions 101 the link is below.
https://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/?utm_source=Home+Storage+Solutions+101+Newsletter+&+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=8a83cf9c86-Free+Printable+Emergency+Supply+List+10-7-16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01cb615f2b-8a83cf9c86-304372037
Focus this week is entryways/halls/mudrooms.
How absolutely tremendous--thank you ever so much for this link/fabulous contribution to the thread and welcome aboard too!
You'r doing GREAT Snoo, YAY you!!!Took something to our bathroom and found myself decluttering the shelves. Didn't spend a lot of time, just randomly looking at things, and throwing things out. Not finished, but I'll get back to it when I have time.TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Took something to our bathroom and found myself decluttering the shelves. Didn't spend a lot of time, just randomly looking at things, and throwing things out. Not finished, but I'll get back to it when I have time.
I do a quick 10 minutes bathroom declutter most mornings. It helps me keep on top of things.
Hey Terri!
What a terrific idea. I usually clean my bathroom mirrors off 2-3 times per week...why not everyday? LOVE it--thanks!2 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »louisegreen90475 wrote: »
This is a good idea. Also, I would "maybe" keep just ONE pair of my largest size ever ( mine was a 22w...which I got rid of ALL of my "fat" clothes) I KINDA wish I would have kept one pair just for the comparison when I reach my goal). I give away or toss all of the clothes that are too big for me. The reason I do that is because by The Grace of God I will not EVER be going back to those sizes or lifestyle ever again in life and I can't WON'T hold on to anything anymore that I'm done with.
I get rid of all of mine as well. The first time I lost weight I didn't and I think it allowed me to gain back without real consequence. The second time I had started getting rid of my clothes and it helped kickstart me to get back into better habits this time. So now I get rid of even more, including pajamas!
Pajamas! I haven't even tried them on, the ones that were too small but I love them, OMG! Thank you!
Girl...Pajamas indeed--who'd thunk it? I LOVE that yours were too small, so now, as you get down to size you'll be able to rock them HARD! What's funny and not so funny is a LOT of my loungewear/pj type of things I couldn't fit for the longest time--too small. THEN as I started the weight blastification in December, these things began/are NOW swimming on me. When I said "lingerie" what I meant lovely pj gowns with matching robes, super cute caftans and lounging robes mega comfortable and again, PRETTY thingys like these--things you "could" possible where outside or in the backyard--so many gorgeous things I'm actually sorry to get rid of now, but LET IT GO I will.
Ya know, super CUTE stuff like this--I held on to a LOT of stuff like this, because even though they are now swimming on me, again, I just didn't even consider LETTING GO these type of "comfortable lounging" things away.
How lovely! Just think how beautiful new ones will be!
Snoo, you bless my heart so much, so encouraging you are--I LOVE the way you think. THANK YOU! Also, as we get down to size and meeting our goals, it would be so wonderful to have a tailor or better yet, if you can and want to sew, how tremendous that would be! I've been hunting for a tailor that doesn't charge an arm and leg. The tailors I've been to thus far want FAR too much money . I've been looking around for a good tailor all this summer.
Have you tried dry cleaners? I've heard they are reasonable.
I've tried a few in the area, and the work was just okay and the price--meh, so-so too, but THANK YOU FOR THE REMINDER, I'll look around some more cleaners (in different areas)--you ROCK, period.2 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Clean out where possiblemand donate to charity. Take the tax deduction !
Say WHAT??!!!???
Tax write off did you say now?
W W!! Who'd thunk that?!? YOU'VE just blessed/helped/inspired/motivated me to get rid of ALL the big ole pj/loungers, etc. big-time--I was thinking about selling them, but that such a major pain in the neck. Thank you ever so VERY much for contributing to this thread. You're the bombdotcom, period.
P.S. BOOM!
As this group is in many different countries, check the tax laws where you live
Good point Snoo 2 -
I found this article by Stephen Guise ( I just love reading and applying his articles) and I think it may "motivate" some of us:
It's Not How, But When to Get Motivated
by Stehen Guise
Caption: Motivation is like a train. Used incorrectly, such as outside of the tracks, it won't work. But if it's moving on the tracks, good luck stopping it!
Motivation is misunderstood. Most people think that its primary use is to incite action, but that's akin to using a hairbrush to brush your teeth. It might even work sometimes, but not effectively.
What People Think: Motivation > Action > Results
What's Actually True: Action > Motivation > Results *OR* Action > Results > Motivation > Results
Some people think I'm anti-motivational, but I'm only against the way that people are taught to use it (motivation > action).
If you depend on motivation to take action, you will not achieve goals. Why? Because even a small amount of resistance, whether internal or external, can swiftly kill any feelings of motivation.
There are two types of motivation that I've talked about before. Only one type—a reason for action—is required to take action. That type does not fluctuate based on the weather or the type of morning you've had. The other type is as strong as a graham cracker—it will crumble under mild pressure.
The Correct Impetus for Action
The ideal driving force for action is not motivation. It's choice. If you choose to do something, it should be as good as done. Until you get to the point where that is your perspective, you will struggle to live your best life. The moment you decide that motivation is your driving force, you have failed.
Relying on motivation means that you'll do whatever you feel like doing. And so life becomes this never-ending battle of trying to manipulate your feelings to suit your needs.
I'm not twisting that around to fit my narrative. That's literally the definition of motivation: the general desire or willingness of someone to do something. Think about the implications of doing whatever you feel like doing. That means you have no control over your life, because no human can reliably control their feelings. It means you will almost always take the path of least resistance (which is rarely the preferred path).
Compare that mess to choice-driven actions, which aren't based on how you feel, but on exactly how you want to live. It's an astounding difference, and likely the key difference between successful and unsuccessful people. But this article isn't merely about bashing motivation, it's about wielding it correctly.
It's Not How, But When to Get Motivated
The question people always ask is "how do I get motivated?" The better question is when, and people don't ask that because they (incorrectly) assume that when is right before you want to take action.
At what point should you pump the loud music, think about your dreams, and recite powerful quotes to supercharge your motivation?
After you've already begun taking action.
As for why you'd do this after action and not before it? Motivation is not a starter, it's an accelerator. Getting motivated often fails to overcome initial resistance to action, but it rarely fails to help you run faster, lift more weight, or work harder.
There are fewer obstructions to getting motivated once you're in action. Here's some internal dialogue examples to help you see this and connect it to experiences in your own life.
Getting Motivated before action (internal dialogue):
I can do this! But I'm not doing it right now and I haven't been doing it lately... Hmm...
This is everything I want to do and be. So why aren't I doing it yet? Am I missing something?
Getting Motivated during action (internal dialogue):
I am doing this! Yes! Sssssomebody stop me!
I am in the process of becoming who I want to become! Let's goooo!
I think you get the point. When you begin action, you change the dynamic of the motivation game. Before you're in action, motivational thoughts are easily discouraged by the fact that you haven't done anything yet! But when you're in action, any motivational thought you have is like gasoline to a fire. That's why the best time to get motivated is after you begin action.
How to Begin Action Without Motivation
First, you must use a smart strategy, and the more you practice acting without motivation, the easier it will become. The best strategy I and thousands of others around the world have tried is the Mini Habits strategy, which teaches you how to shrink your goals down to bust through that initial resistance and change the motivation dynamic.
Taking action without motivation is actually easy if you have the correct mindset and aim, but it's also very easy to do things like have a small goal on paper and secretly intend to do more (which is no different from a typical goal that fails to get you started). That's where the Mini Habits book can help. It shows you how to approach your goals, mentally and on paper.
If you learn to overcome initial resistance and then get motivated, you'll experience a lot more success. Try it today. Set a small goal, like one push-up for exercise, or one house chore for cleaning, and after you begin, then try to get motivated. You'll never look back.
Cheers,
Stephen Guise
https://stephenguise.com/mini-habits/0 -
Thank you @NewLIFEstyle4ME , this verifies what I've been trying to do! I'll want to sit around all day, but I've been making myself do "just one thing". It really does get me going. Suddenly I've accomplished something!2
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Thank you @NewLIFEstyle4ME , this verifies what I've been trying to do! I'll want to sit around all day, but I've been making myself do "just one thing". It really does get me going. Suddenly I've accomplished something!
My absolute pleasure!
Here's the Pdf of the first chapter of "mini-habits" I think you'll love it!
https://stephenguise.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Mini-Habits-Free-Chapter.pdf
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I figured out what drawer to put the spices in! Hubby cleaned out an area, light bulbs moved to a new home, and the spices are now in a kitchen drawer!1
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