Staying motivated takes work. Just as you have committed to mastering your craft, the same must be done for the mind.

In a time when being good at one thing isn’t enough to pay the bills, we find ourselves having to hone other abilities. Whether that means that you’re an actor taking dance classes or a musician taking photography classes, many of us end up working towards multiple things. But there comes a time when you hit wall. A point where you believe that you are equally good at everything and this leads to a lack of motivation, which then introduces this thing called procrastination.

The excuse you give yourself is that you have no idea where to start because you’re so good at so many things. That my friends is a cop out. It’s your ego! The reality is that if you were really good at everything, then you wouldn’t be concerned about which one you choose because logically any of those things should work out for you. The question that you should be asking yourself is why do I no longer feel motivated?  Why do I feel like I have nothing more to learn? The answer isn’t to find another career path nor does it mean to give up on everything. You need to change the way you think. 

Dr. Joseph Murphy, is his book titled The Power of the Subconscious Mind, writes: “Most people try to change conditions and circumstances by working on those conditions and circumstances. This is a terrible waste of time and effort. They fail to see that their conditions flow from a cause. To remove discord, confusion, lack, and limitation from your life, you must remove the cause. That cause is the way you use your conscious mind, the thoughts and images you encourage in it. Change the cause, and you change the effect. It is just that simple." 

Take some time to silence the mind and reconnect with that inner being. That stream on clarity that you were tapped into when you first fell in love with your craft. That moment when you were filled with such joy and excitement to work at perfecting your craft. Meditate. Start with at least 10-15 minutes a day. When the voices of unworthiness and lack of motivation creep in, hear them with compassion, then let them drift away. Just as you have trained yourself to become a better actor or writer, you need to train your mind as well. It’s like a muscle. And if you tire of that, watch or do something that excites you. Whether that be watching a play or eating your favourite ice cream, give yourself the chance to find joy. Then from that heightened joyful place, inspiration will float into your experience with ease.

Resources

The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy

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