Trying to Stay Motivated

By Blake Cahoon

​Sometimes, it’s hard to get started on any task. That was my problem this week, but somehow, I had to get it all done!

I usually work in the afternoons at my desk, creating videos, editing, etc., blogging, creating content, posting content, and yes, creating digital products, media, merch, workshops, classes, planning events, and holding the occasional client consultation with me and the Team (I wish it was a little more than just occasional!).

This week was hard. I was helping a friend in the mornings, so my usual schedule was interrupted. Sometimes we need a regular schedule to maintain the discipline in keeping to our task lists. Hint: this is a way to keep motivated-keep a regular schedule.

By the time I returned home, my precious and adorable kitten (cat) needed my attention. I keep threatening to get another cat so she has someone else to pay attention to, but so far, my clingy cat lounges on me when I’m trying to work. She is doing so even as I type this. Hint 2: Keep distractions at bay. (Obviously, I’m still working on this.)

I’m pretty good at getting my tasks done. Last week, I managed to upload all the content for the week (social media sites: FB, Instagram, Threads, YouTube—am I forgetting one?? At any rate, check them out!). Hint 3: Batch tasks. So I didn’t have to worry too much when my body said, "Oops—we’re sending you to the hospital for a few days." Don’t worry—it was fairly minor, and I’m okay now.

I get some of my work done when I can—it’s sometimes wonderful to work for yourself. You can do some of the work whenever. The corporate world, however, has instilled in me a disciplined schedule, which I tend to lean towards, even when I don’t need to. Oh, well.

But it is that sense of duty and obligation to my growing audience, plus the need to bring some money into the business, that really keeps me going. Oh, I actually like what I do—so that also helps. Hints: 4. Lean back on what has worked in the past. 5. Take responsibility for your actions. 6. Treat your customers with respect. 7. Be consistent.

Finally, if you can, enjoy your work. Oh, and give yourself grace when you just can’t get to it. There’s always tomorrow!! Until next time…
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Many Blessings,
Blake Cahoon