I have come to realize that getting motivation, being successful, and some other things are something that is very personal because we all share different perspectives on that in a way that what looks like motivation to me might not motivate my fellow brother; that is just it.
However, anytime I open my eyes and raise up from my bed these days, it always seems like the world around me is becoming too much. The cold, sometimes heat, noise, and unending hustling that we have to go through, most especially in my country, Nigeria, and at times all these can drain you at once, even the strongest one among us. And at times, to get motivated, it is something that should be created because looking for it naturally, it may not come.
Anytime I need motivation for myself, the first thing that I often do is to take a break. I leave everything I am doing, away from the work, the last-minute rush, and all. Most times, what has been working for me is that I usually step outside in the evening to watch nature in my compound because I love doing that. I take a walk within my neighborhood too, and sometimes, I plug in my earpiece, open my Spotify, and start playing some nice music on my playlist because music always has this way of uplifting my soul when it is heavy.
Another thing that I usually keep myself motivated with is always telling myself the reason why I started. In my country, life is not so easy, especially if you are a male child; responsibilities here and there, bills to pay, and some even look up to me. And with this, anytime I look back and realize how far I have come, I know that deciding to stop here is not an option, and with this, I keep stepping and pushing forward.
And I have some close people around me that I usually talk to, from my mom's calm voice to my friends truthful advice and encouragement, and sometimes I stumble on some random posts or videos online that usually speak to me as if they already know what I needed, which usually sparks light in me.
Having motivation is not abracadabra; for me, it usually derives from small things that matter, taking some necessary rest, listening to music, praying, good people around me, and shared memories. And whenever it feels like I am carrying the problem of the world, I usually tell myself, So far I am not going backwards; every progress I make is something, no matter how small it might look, because today might feel so heavy, but tomorrow is another day to give it another try.
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