How do you overcome laziness and lack of motivation?

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CheetosRock	Dont be overwhelmed, make a list & prioritize, then start at the top & do one thing start to finish before you go to the next. Once you get going the motivation will kick in. Set up "rewards" for yourself for each one thats completed. Drink allot of water and go for a walk for any needed instant engergy boost! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*****	Unless you make yourself do something, it is NEVER going to get done. This is all the motivations you will ever need. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shaula Brandt	Set a goal and reach it...and the next day, set your goal higher. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heatherbee	I don't feel like answering this now. Maybe later. LOL. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Paula P	You may not be lazy. Lack of motivation, being overwhelmed and having problems completing projects could be due to something else entirely. First have your physician give you a physical. Then ask him about the possibility of depression after telling him about your problem. Then exercise every day. Exercise is a natural antidepressant. You don't have to run a marathon. Take a walk and keep active. If your doctor says you are all right and even IF you are depressed, there are several things that you can do. Start with telling yourself that you are just going to do one thing. Don't look at the big picture, just get one job done. After you get used to doing one job every day, increase your output to two jobs a day and continue to increase as you are able. Notice that I said as you are able. The main idea is to not be overwhelmed. Try one small job, complete the job and feel successful. It may be small for someone else but for you it is a victory. Once you begin to feel successful, it will help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

E-Rock	I dont know just, like do it or something. like... take a look at what you got to do, and like evaluate or, like I don't know... stuff and junk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KEITH C	just pick a point and start...you will feel better after that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

phoenixheat	It depends upon if you're talking about at your job or not. If at work, get busy and get the work done or you will be fired. If at home, make a list for each day's activities that need to be done and don't go to sleep until they are done. This actually works for items at work too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sams	start from the beggining or the easiest place then work your way through. good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

britt	1st of all get off your lazy butt Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

goodgirl	First of all you obviously need to get off your computer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DodgerBlueFan	just get off your bottom and start, stop thinking about being lazy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Zippy	damn! If I could figure that out, I wouldn't be here goofing off & avoiding my own pile of responsibilities.... sorry. I got no clue. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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brina R	Well start with telling yourself to calm down and breath!,,,,, and then ask yourself what will i do first?,, whats more important? and tell yourself to just do it... these are only simple answers that work........... stop ......calm.........breath........and do it........ and remember there are alot of others out there like you,,, they find it hard too so don't take it to heart so much,, it will help you calm down from being overwhelmed.... peace hunny....... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mad-S7	Same thing happends to me. sometimes i just get stuck with all the work to do, and do everything till the last minute; and i can tell u stress is a great motivation factor ;) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marina	Many people have this problem.....just think to yourself that it has to be done and only you can do it you can overcome this its ok to be lazy now and then its part of life Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nzwlmmz16	Drugs. Try addoral. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mel	one thing at a time. focus on one thing. too many things can bog you down and depress you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MELISSA	Try metabolism pills or/and exercise Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

One Sly Look	#1 Just get off your butt and start doing it. The longer you put things off, the longer it's not going to get done. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amie P	I am experiencing lack of motivation also. I started seeing a therapist yesterday, she thinks it's depression.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

S. Revenge	IMAGINE NOW........you are here to do something, so don't be afraid nor hesitate on what you should do. All you have to do is decide what to do with the time that is givin to you......You will find your way! Good Luck brother Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Debi L	get a plan and get a job........................................ B-12 is good too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Me360	You push yourself to do what you want and overcome everything you always wanted in life Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dfksone	First of all, get off the computer.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Arrow	I'm having this problem lately, too. I find that taking a nice long walk helps me to clear my head, organize my thinking and break down the tasks at hand into smaller partial tasks that are easier to face. It also breaks me out of the paralysis of being overwhelmed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mom1025	Follow the FlyLady philosophy http://www.flylady.net Her website has to do w/ cleaning your home, but really applies to any large project that seems overwhelming. Take it 15 minutes at a time ... don't look at the whole job all at one time, but break it into maneagable chunks. You can do anything for 15 minutes! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

la reina	set tiny little goals for yourself. just say- tonight i'm only going to do this. and then make the goals very easy to accomplish and realistic. then as you start to gain more confidence in yourself, you'll realize that u are capable of accomplishing whatever u put ur mind to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

C W	Pick your most favorite thing to do and start it. Don't stop until you complete it, then move onto the next one. Make whatever it is fun and game like Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No