What do you do when you can’t even take the first step to get motivated?

If you search for ways to get motivated, you’ll often find the phrase “take the first step, even if it’s just a small thing.”Similar introductions are often made in articles about task management partners.

However, isn’t it actually difficult to take that first step?

Will taking action motivate you?I can’t do that action…

Unable to take the first action

There is no doubt that once you take the first step, it will serve as a catalyst and make it easier to take the next action.However, even if you know this in your head, taking this small step is the hardest part of all.

Those who can“You just have to take the first step.”I say it simply.But it’s difficult and I can’t do it.So why is it so difficult?

I can’t start a new activity because I’m currently doing something else.

For example, let’s say you searched for this article on a search engine using keywords such as “I don’t feel motivated” or “I can’t take action,” and you found it and opened it.

I think I ended up in this article because I was not motivated and couldn’t take action, but that action and motivation are being poured into the article you are reading now.

Instead of focusing our motivation and actions on what we really need to do, we spend our energy on things that are not directly related to our main goal, so we never get to do what we really need to do.
So let’s start by not using that extra energy.

Let’s start by doing nothing

Energy is being used elsewhere, so let’s minimize the energy we are currently using.
Even if you think you’re unmotivated, you’re probably currently surrounded by a variety of stimulations.These are all obstacles for those of you who want to take the first step.

• turn off the tv
• take your smartphone out of your hands
• Turn off the computer
• close book
• turn off the radio
• Close your eyes (it doesn’t matter if you fall asleep)

Block all stimuli to stop energy draining

If you’ve read this far and you think you should, stop reading now, put down your computer or phone, and block out the stimulation.You don’t have to read the rest of the text.

First, we aim to reduce the amount of energy we unconsciously use by blocking stimulation.

At least I’m using up the energy to read this sentence, so I have no excuses.And if you are suffering like this, you must have the desire to do something even if you are not motivated.

Once you block out the stimulus, wait until you feel motivated.

Once you have cut off as much stimulation as possible and are not expending unnecessary energy, you can go to sleep.Getting enough sleep is an effective way to stay motivated.

Lack of motivation is often simply due to lack of sleep.

If you don’t feel sleepy and feel like you need to do something, try doing something that you can do right away, even if it only takes a minute or two.

For example, you can write down your next task.
If you feel like you can take the next action by taking this very short action, then go with that flow and move forward.

If it’s difficult, cut out the stimulus again, close your eyes, think of a simple action that you can do in a very short period of time, and do it.

The energy needed to motivate and take action is limited.

If you can’t muster up the energy to take the first step, first suspect that you’re wasting your energy.

When you eat and sleep, the minimum amount of energy necessary to live and act comes naturally, although the quality may vary.However, if that energy is not generated, there is a high possibility that you are wasting energy somewhere.

It would be nice if you could figure out what’s wasting your money and the cause, but first, try blocking out as much stimulation as possible and wait until you have the energy to take action.And be conscious of using your next energy to do what you need to do, instead of wasting it.

Energy is finite.First, save up the energy to take the first step by cutting off stimulation.

Of course, there may be times when things don’t work out.Even if you read this article and think you understand it, you may end up going back to the same cycle of draining energy and not being able to take the first step.

At times like this, seek help from others to break out of the cycle.Enlist the help of family, friends, and co-workers to help you with your situation.If you can’t take the first step, ask someone else to help you.

Of course, we also recommend the services of a task management partner.Even when you just don’t feel motivated, we support you in taking the next step in a way that suits you.

It is difficult to solve a situation where you are not motivated or unable to take action on your own.We will provide continuous support to help you achieve your best performance, so please consider using our service.