I make sure I listen to positive audio every morning! It pushes me to look beyond how I feel and focus on what I have to do for the day.
On those days YOU don't feel like getting out of bed, what motivates you? Please share.
P.S. I love this song..
Music is a great motivator! I have a list of my favorite songs in i-tunes that I play. Usually it's my daughters though-I don't really have a choice; I have to get up.
This is the first post I've read in several days, and it's funny because I'm really having trouble getting up and dressed today. My girls are staying with their grandparents, which is a rarity. Haven't had this kind of solitude in years. I've been feeling good and motivated until this morning. I just feel like I could go back and stay in bed all day, but I don't want to lose this time to be productive. So I grabbed a cup of coffe and came over to the computer to see if it will help. I may resolve to go back to bed for an hour or two.
It's okay Mechelle we all feel that way I do everyday
I Am Powerful!
Whatever I set my mind on having, I will have.
Whatever I decide to be, I will be.
The evidence is all around me.
The power of my Will has brought me precisely to where
I am right now.
I have made the choices. I have held the thoughts.
I have taken the actions to create my current reality.
And I have the power to change it into whatever I want it to be.
With the choices I make, I am constantly fulfilling the vision I have for my life.
If that does not seem to be the case -
Then I am deceiving myself about what I really want.
Because what I really, truly want, I will get!
What I truly wanted in the past, I already have.
If I want to build a billion-dollar business, I will take the actions necessary to do it.
If I want to sit comfortably watching TV night after night -
I will take the actions necessary for that.
Don't be disappointed in my results -
they're just the outward manifestation of my priorities.
I will be sure of what I truly want,
because I am sure to get it!
Mechelle,
Every morning I awake...and secretly wish I could roll over and go back to sleep. But my body is usually hurting so badly that I pull myself to a sitting position and sit for a spell. Then I grab my roller walker...stand until my knees and legs feel steady. I push it towards my chair in the living room and soon I hear my hubby bringing a cup of coffee to me. I sit quietly, drink my coffee, stare out the window. And slowly while watching the horses graze, the hummingbirds at their feeder, and Bob in his chair...cheerful and smiling...that "feeling" lifts. By the second cup, I am conversant, and beginning to feel human. Reading my devotional book and praying for others, I can face the day. I tell myself.....Just do it! And it gets better!
Ann,
Thank you so much. I too believe in prayer and am hopeful my pain will cease! It is always an encouragemnt to hear your progress. I refuse to give up.
Well, as a single man, with no children to wake me up asking me for breakfast, music is always a good motivator.
LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!
(I have a kitty who ALL DAY is asking me for food :P)
And other thing that works for me is trying to think What can I do for another person?... a friend, a relative or even for an unknown or a strange.
Maybe we don't realize, but we make a better day for other people just for being there!
Cheers, from Chile :)
Mechelle
I try to surround my self with positive people like you!
This morning was one of those mornings, I had the opportunity sleep but my little dog had other needs. My husband was up and on his way to do some volunteer work at a picnic, and Nicky - my little 4 pound chiauauhau was up bouncing around to go outside. I was going to go back to bed, but decided to stay up. Nicky is asleep : p ha ha.
Trisha
music is great! ( I like the posted song as well and shall add it to my playlist) Normally i find tea and breakfast is a great motivator!
Nicole,
Thanks for responding! What's one of your favorite songs? And how old are your daughters?
I understand how it feels to not want to get up. But, I also know how it feels to know you have so much to do.. that you don't want to waste the day.
Did you end up feeling better once you had your coffee?
Hugs to you.. and much love..
Let me know how you're doing.
Meeks!
Tea and breakfast.. that sounds like great motivation! ;)
How do you drink your tea?
HUGS!!
meeks said:
music is great! ( I like the posted song as well and shall add it to my playlist) Normally i find tea and breakfast is a great motivator!
Trisha, you are too kind! Are you feeling better today? And is Nicky still bouncing around today?? ;)
sunrisetrisha said:
Mechelle
I try to surround my self with positive people like you!
This morning was one of those mornings, I had the opportunity sleep but my little dog had other needs. My husband was up and on his way to do some volunteer work at a picnic, and Nicky - my little 4 pound chiauauhau was up bouncing around to go outside. I was going to go back to bed, but decided to stay up. Nicky is asleep : p ha ha.
Trisha
Cheers!! Yes! I love my music loud, too. ;)
And you are so right.. putting other people's needs before my own does make me feel better. Every Friday, I give my Mom a gift. I call it "Froggy Fridays". She collects frogs, so I find something to give her with a frog theme. She gets a kick out of this. It makes me feel better, too.
So, you are right. And cheers back to you!
pinkycito said:
Well, as a single man, with no children to wake me up asking me for breakfast, music is always a good motivator.
LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!
(I have a kitty who ALL DAY is asking me for food :P)
And other thing that works for me is trying to think What can I do for another person?... a friend, a relative or even for an unknown or a strange.
Maybe we don't realize, but we make a better day for other people just for being there!
Cheers, from Chile :)
Ann, I pray that you will continue to walk in your freedom. You are such a warrior. I pray that you will enjoy this time of health, joy and peace.
(P.S. I love the song!!! Thank you for sharing it!!!)
Ann A. said:
Dear Mechelle,
Over the years I have used many different things to motivate me to get out of bed. For many years there were children to feed and dogs to take care of and classes to attend or teach and work to do. Now that I am older and retired, I think I get out of bed simply because I can (there have been plenty of times when I could not). I am enjoying this unexpected period in my life. I prayed for my lupus to be inactive. I prayed for pain level to be reduced. And right now both of those prayers have been answered. I don't know how long I will be free from some of the more severe symptoms of lupus. But right now I am enjoying my freedom. And this is the song that helps me get out of the house and go to physical rehabilitation.
Firelady, your poem/affirmations were powerful. Did you write those? I would love to copy and print,but only if I have your permission. I will give you full credit for it. Thank you for sharing that. Thank you.. thank you.. thank you.
firelady said:
It's okay Mechelle we all feel that way I do everyday
I Am Powerful!
Whatever I set my mind on having, I will have.
Whatever I decide to be, I will be.
The evidence is all around me.
The power of my Will has brought me precisely to where
I am right now.
I have made the choices. I have held the thoughts.
I have taken the actions to create my current reality.
And I have the power to change it into whatever I want it to be.
With the choices I make, I am constantly fulfilling the vision I have for my life.
If that does not seem to be the case -
Then I am deceiving myself about what I really want.
Because what I really, truly want, I will get!
What I truly wanted in the past, I already have.
If I want to build a billion-dollar business, I will take the actions necessary to do it.
If I want to sit comfortably watching TV night after night -
I will take the actions necessary for that.
Don't be disappointed in my results -
they're just the outward manifestation of my priorities.
I will be sure of what I truly want,
because I am sure to get it!
Faye.. the way you described your morning made me feel as if I were there with you. Thanks for sharing. YOU TRULY ARE A FIGHTER. And I'm grateful you have a hubby.. who will make your coffee.. and give you time to get yourself together so you can face the day.
My Grandma used to always say, "Don't worry. Things won't be like this always." Now, I understand what she meant.
We will get through this. One day at a time. Much love.
Faye said:
Mechelle,
Every morning I awake...and secretly wish I could roll over and go back to sleep. But my body is usually hurting so badly that I pull myself to a sitting position and sit for a spell. Then I grab my roller walker...stand until my knees and legs feel steady. I push it towards my chair in the living room and soon I hear my hubby bringing a cup of coffee to me. I sit quietly, drink my coffee, stare out the window. And slowly while watching the horses graze, the hummingbirds at their feeder, and Bob in his chair...cheerful and smiling...that "feeling" lifts. By the second cup, I am conversant, and beginning to feel human. Reading my devotional book and praying for others, I can face the day. I tell myself.....Just do it! And it gets better!
Beautiful!!!!!!!! And keep dancing, Ann!! I will pull up the red light and bust a move, too!! Ha!!
Ann A. said:
Mechelle,
I am one of those old(er) women that you see dancing in their cars. I am always getting caught "busting a move" while stopped at a light. Young people pull up, look over, and laugh. Sometimes other women my age pull up and it is clear that we are listening to the same song on the radio. But I swim with my music on a waterproof MP3 player. And I could not walk that boring mile on the treadmill until I got the right music for that too. Music helps me get up and helps me through the day. Here is oldie that I like first thing in the morning. It is great music for the first stretches or sun salutations of the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2lrNbSTAgg
The world just keep on turning like it's never gonna stop
But we all know better than that
Enjoy everyday, live it up all the way
Cause tomorrow doesn't come forever
Ooooooo!!!!!
Sunriseeeeee start a brand new day
Shine down on the children of the world
Warm them as they play
Sunriseeee wake up every one light up one more moment on this earth
A new day has begun?ooooo
Look at this day sunshine or rain isn't beautiful oooooo!!!
And live for today don't throw it away cause
Tomorrow doesn't come for ever?
Ooooooooo lalalalala ooooooooo yeah!!
Sunrise, thank you for today there ani't no tomorrow without you
You're the only way
Sunrise, thank you for today
Shining sunrise circle us today
Shining shine on us today
Sunrise thank you for today
Read more: http://artists.letssingit.com/grace-slick-lyrics-sunrise-2dzjl9w#ix...
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Mechelle,
I love all the poems and writings that have been put on the site of your discussion. Just so you know, the first hour of my day is my trickiest! Bob answers the phone calls, and by the end of the hour I am ready to face the world! My friends laugh and say I don't sound sick, to which I reply..."great, no one wants to talk to someone in a barrel!" I wouldn't have any friends if I stayed in my "wake up" state. Ha...I love to be cheerful and lift others. That helps my state of mind tremendously!
milk and one sugar :) with a side of biscuit! ... tea resolves all/most problems!
how about you Mechelle?
Mechelle said:
Meeks!
Tea and breakfast.. that sounds like great motivation! ;)
How do you drink your tea?
HUGS!!
meeks said:music is great! ( I like the posted song as well and shall add it to my playlist) Normally i find tea and breakfast is a great motivator!
THERE ARE NUMEROUS PEOPLE AND THINGS THAT MOTIVATE ME FIRST GOD WHEN HE WAKES M UP IT MOTIVATES ME TO MAKE ANOTHER STEP YOU MAKE ONE HE MAKES ANOTHER, MY MOM IS MY MOTIVATION HER WILL TO GO ON EACH DAY TO GO WHEN SHE CANT GO KNOW MORE, THE THINGS GOD HAS GIVEN ME THE OPPUTUNITY TO ENJOY MY HOME, NOT MY HOUSE MY HOME THEIRS A DIFFERNECE, MY PETS I HAVE OT TAKE CARE OF THEM , I LISTEN TO MUSIC AND SING SOMETIMES TOO. TO KEEP THINGS IN PROSPECTIVE MOTIVATES ME AS WELL TO KEEP UP THE THINGS GOD HAS GIVEN ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE , MY GRANDMOTHERS FAITH SHE HAD WHEN SHE WAS LIVING MY AUNTS PAITIENCE MOTIVATES AND MY GIRLFRIENDS RESILENCE TO BOUNCE BACK HER WILL TO GO ON EACH DAY AND NOT GIVE UP. FROM LIA.
Hallelujah! ;)
Ann A. said:
I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus. Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia