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[Chat] Motivation and goals

originally posted on 16-03-2017 9:24 PM

Motivation! What is it good for?

 

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Well actually motivation and goal setting is really important! Without it we had have no direction in life, no idea of where to go or what we want to achieve. If we don't set motivating goals then we end up aimlessly walking around questioning why we aren't getting anywhere.

 

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But how do we go about setting these goals? Join us on Monday the 20th March at 8pm AEDT to find out, or click Reply to start the conversation now!

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    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:53 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:41 PM

    Petition to abandon the rest of the questions and just post memes instead?! @FootyFan26 @roseisnotaplant ðŸ˜›

     
     
     
     
     
    FootyFan26
    FootyFan26Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:44 PM

    Next Question!

    Do you think inspiration is the same as motivation and can be harnessed in the same way?

     
     
     
     
     
    FootyFan26
    FootyFan26Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:42 PM

    @roseisnotaplant @lokifish

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    Alison5
    Alison5Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:44 PM

    These are great memes!!
     
     
     
     
     
    FootyFan26
    FootyFan26Posted 19-03-2022 07:53 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:39 PM

    I like this one

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    roseisnotaplant
    roseisnotaplantPosted 19-03-2022 07:53 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:36 PM

    DANG IT @lokifish YOU STOLE MY MEME 😛
     
     
     
     
     
    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:53 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:38 PM

    @roseisnotaplant HAHAHAHAHAHA great minds think alike 😉

     
     
     
     
     
    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:53 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:35 PM

    😛

     

    motivation

     
     
     
     
     
    letitgo
    letitgoPosted 19-03-2022 07:53 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:42 PM

    I have just been hit by the tsunami of tiredness so I'm going to bid you all a very fond farewell. Thanks for the great chat!

     
     
     
     
     
    FootyFan26
    FootyFan26Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:44 PM

    Hey @redhead! Take care @letitgo
     
     
     
     
     
    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:43 PM

    Thanks for stopping by @letitgo! Have a good night 🙂

     
     
     
     
     
    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:45 PM

    @FootyFan26 @roseisnotaplant

     

    bear

     
     
     
     
     
    roseisnotaplant
    roseisnotaplantPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:48 PM

    Do you think inspiration is the same as motivation and can be harnessed in the same way?

     

    Well, firstly;

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    And secondly, I think that inspiration and motivation can be similar, but aren't totally the same thing? Motivation is like, 'Yeah, go do the thing!' Whereas inspiration is more like, 'Wow, it would be cool if I did the thing.' Does that make sense?

     
     
     
     
     
    Alison5
    Alison5Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:48 PM

    Do you think inspiration is the same as motivation and can be harnessed in the same way?

     

    I think they are similar. It helps to be inspired in order to be motivated. Therefore I think inspiration is the driving point, but motivation is the actual doing.

    It's harder to be forced into inspiration. Eg, being chased by a bear doesn't inspire me to run, but it does motivate me.

     
     
     
     
     
    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:50 PM

    @Alison5 ah I love that analogy 🙂 I think it's because inspiration comes from a place of positivity, whereas as we've already discussed, fear can be a big contributor to motivation

     
     
     
     
     
    roseisnotaplant
    roseisnotaplantPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:50 PM

    That totally makes sense @Alison5, that's an awesome way of putting it 😄

     
     
     
     
     
    Ben-RO
    Ben-ROPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:48 PM

    Do you think inspiration is the same as motivation and can be harnessed in the same way?

     
    I think motivation is something that often comes from inspiration. In other words if you're really inspired to do something then you become much more likely to want to do the thing, so motivation happens! 🙂 
     
     
     
     
     
    lokifish
    lokifishPosted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:47 PM

    Do you think inspiration is the same as motivation and can be harnessed in the same way?

     

    I think inspiration is coming up with the initial idea of doing something, and motivation is what helps us put the idea into practice 🙂 I suppose they can both be harnessed in similar ways too

     
     
     
     
     
    May_
    May_Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:50 PM

    that is one terrifying meme (the bear one) @lokifish 😧

    Do you think inspiration is the same as motivation and can be harnessed in the same way?

    I think they are pretty much interchangeable. I'm not convinced you can have one without the other. Whenever something inspires me I feel motivated!
     
     
     
     
     
    May_
    May_Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:53 PM

    actually disregard what I just said haha - @Alison5 you explained it perfectly! 🙂
     
     
     
     
     
    May_
    May_Posted 19-03-2022 07:54 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:56 PM

    Although would we call it motivation when we are desperately trying to get something done before a deadline but are not feeling inspired at all to do it? Or would there be another word for that?
     
     
     
     
     
    roseisnotaplant
    roseisnotaplantPosted 19-03-2022 07:55 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 8:59 PM

    Okay everyone, next question;

     

    Do you find making goals helps you to feel motivated? Do you stick to them?

     

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    RevzZ
    RevzZPosted 19-03-2022 07:55 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 9:03 PM

    Sup folks!

     

    Do you find making goals helps you to feel motivated? Do you stick to them?

     

    Only extremely short term goals I feel. The instant gratification feels so much stronger than long term ones, like getting the mythical "higher grades" haha. I stick to these ones, though long term ones are much harder. If you're motivated to stick to long term goals, you'll do better (which is weird I guess. Motivation to stick to motivation). 

     

    Reminds me of those lollies on every couple sentences on a textbook to fuel your motivation 🙂

     
     
     
     
     
    May_
    May_Posted 19-03-2022 07:55 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 9:10 PM

    Do you find making goals helps you to feel motivated? Do you stick to them?

    As @lokifish said - positive reinforcement is key. This could come from others or from yourself. Ticking things off my to-do list serves as positive reinforcement for me 🙂

    @RevzZ I agree - short term goals are the only goals that seem to work out/are specific enough to actually complete 😛 ....remember your SMART goals people :'(
     
     
     
     
     
    redhead
    redheadPosted 19-03-2022 07:55 AM

    originally posted on 20-03-2017 9:12 PM

    @May_ i actually feel the opposite, im better with long term goals it give me something to focus on and run towards. short term goals tend to scare me and i break down and say i just cant do it

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