After a whirlwind of emotions that come with leaving behind one adventure and beginning another, I’m 1 week in and finally settling into a rhythm. I do, however, spend every day on the cusp of extreme excitement and crippling anxiety.
Although emotions aren’t quite as erratic as before, self-doubt and fear of failure have a nasty way of creeping in and reminding you of just how many challenges come with stepping out of your comfort zone.
“You’re not tired, you’re uninspired”
This quote has always been my go-to guide whenever I’m feeling flat and demotivated. It’s a quote that fills me with hope and positivity – it gets my brain actively looking for solutions, not problems.
Have you ever found yourself constantly tired and demotivated for days on end? No matter how early you get to bed or what activities you get up to on the weekend, 2 hours into work on Monday morning and you’re as flat as a pancake – yet nothing has fundamentally changed in your everyday routine.
As time progresses that 6:30 am gym class slowly becomes your snooze alarm. Your lunch break is now a quick nap at your desk or home. Well, that was me a few weeks ago. For a solid 5 months, no matter what time I went to bed or what I did on the weekends, I was constantly tired, drained and demotivated.
I’m one week into my move abroad and I’ve never felt more alive. There is no time in my day to be tired or drained. I’m forced into fight or flight mode 24/7. I’m forced to be alert, focused and motivated because If I’m not all those things then the pressure of self-doubt and failure is waiting to eat me up.
Since removing myself from a comfy and secure lifestyle, I’ve been forced to operate at a level I would never have been able to reach in my comfort zone. I’m forced every day to level up and become the absolute best version of myself because I have no other choice. Failure isn’t an option so, I find the strength to make it work.
It’s experiences like this that remind me I was never tired. I was uninspired by the world around me and since I’ve changed my environment, so my mindset has changed.
What changes are you making in your life to reignite that spark within you?
3 thoughts on “You’re Not Tired You’re Uninspired”
Change is as good as a holiday. This is a great blog keep it up bud and all the best with the your new journey
Guess the yacht ride in a glamourous location helps as well 🙂
Great read brother and so true! Change is the only way to grow and reach for new heights.