Finding motivation and avoiding procrastination
In keeping with this month's theme of optimism, positivity and looking forward, this week's blog is about finding the motivation to stop putting off the things you need or want to do. Despite being a complete and utter geek who loves learning, there are still times when I struggle to find the motivation to practise my French or do some work for the online fitness course I'm doing at the moment (and desperately trying to finish before the end of the year!). I heard a great quote the other day which really rings true when it comes to finding the motivation to do something. "By saying yes to doing one thing then you're saying no to doing something else" In other words, by saying yes to watching The Apprentice (my guilty pleasure!) then I'm saying no to practising my French. Now let's get something straight, there is absolutely nothing wrong whatsoever if watching The Apprentice is what I want to do at that particular moment in tim...