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Jan 17, 2013, 07:09 PM
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Member Since: Aug 2011
Location: Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 3,169
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Originally Posted by onionknight
I have often called it a lack of motivation, but I think what I really mean is that I can imagine what I want to do, imagine myself doing it, but when it comes time to actually getting started, I shut down and avoid it, putting it off until it is too late, and then, convincing myself I didn't want it or I didn't need to do it. The first step is often the worst for me.
Partially, I think it is a fear that stuff won't be as good as I imagined, and partially, I think it's that I just cannot get myself focused and energetic enough to START!
Anyone know what I mean? Any successful and pratical tips for getting myself moving?
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Yes, I have the same struggles. For me, it has a lot to do with my depression. But what you described is pretty close to what I go through. If you can find, there's a pretty good book call, "Get It Done When You're Depressed." I don't remember the authors' names off the bat, but it's pretty simply to read and gives a lot of good suggestions and excercises to do. Some libraries have it.
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