Getting & Staying Motivated in Trying Times

It has been awhile since the devastating attack on America, yet
many people are having a hard time continuing with their daily
life and work. I think about the attack and all the peoples'
lives that were forever changed and torn apart and have a hard
time also. It is a heavy load for us to deal with, but we must
carry on the American dream and tradition.

There are many things we can do to help. Donations,
volunteering, and giving our support are just a few ways to
help. But we also must help America and keep her strong and
brave! We can do this by keeping the economy going strong,
continuing on with business and not letting the cowardly
attackers get the best of the American people!

I am a member of many discussion lists and have read messages by
several people who seem to be in a state of depression and lack
of motivation that they cannot escape. I am hoping with this
article to give some of these people the reason or motivation to
go on with life and business.

If because of the attack on America or for some other reason you
cannot get motivated enough, think about the questions and
statements below.

What motivated you in the first place?

What were the reasons you first started your business? Do these
reasons still apply. Think about why you got started and
remember the motivation and excitement you had then. Use that to
get going today!

Are you still passionate about your business?

You chose your business because you had a passion for it, right?
Is that passion still there? Take another look at your business
and what brings out that passion. You will probably find that it
is still there waiting for you!

What will be gained or solved by not working?

Think about what will happen if you let your work go and your
business die. What will be gained? Will you have helped the
people affected by the tragedy? NO Will you have helped America?
NO Will you have helped yourself or your family? NO! If you DO
get back to work and grow your business you will have helped
America, your family and yourself.

Does your work make you happy and proud?

How do you feel when you accomplish something in your work
and/or business? Does it make you feel proud, happy,
self-confident and self-reliant? These are feelings that you
want to hold onto and working will help you keep these feelings!

Do you feel better about yourself because of your work?

The feelings you get when you bring your business to life make
you feel good about yourself. Not doing anything and being
unmotivated will not make you feel good about yourself and will
just bring you down. It will also bring down the ones you love!

What does your work do for your family?

Your work is also important to your family. Income aside, the
way you feel about yourself because of your business and/or work
has a direct affect on how you treat your family and how they
can relate to you. If you are happy, self-confident and feeling
good your loved ones will be much happier and feeling good as
well!

Think about all these reasons to carry on and I think your
motivation will pick up enough to get back to business. Once
back in business, you will be motivated even more.

If you are still having trouble, visit this site for guidance:

http://www.helping.com

Not only are there links (towards the bottom) for helping people
to cope after such a tragedy, but there are links for you to
offer help or donations, which can be helpful to you as well.
There is also a link for support groups, prayer groups and much
more.

I hope I have helped you see some of the reasons that it is
important to keep going and proceed with our daily lives.
America will overcome and we can all help her remain strong!