To increase your motivation, try this
“How can I become more motivated?” This question comes up every single week in our community check-in.
Here’s one key to long-lasting motivation: cultivate a sense of purpose.
(Bonus: finding a purpose is also associated with decreases in negative emotion and in loneliness.)
A purpose is a long-term goal that is both meaningful to you and meaningful to others. To help find yours, try asking yourself these questions:
What am I most interested in, and how could it be used to help others?
Who do I admire most, and what lessons can I learn from them?
What problem would I like to see solved?
When you feel connected to a greater purpose, you won't have to worry so much about how to boost your motivation.
You'll wake up with it, glad to have another day to contribute to your greatest goal: "Today is a chance for me to make a difference."
