When it comes to building and growing your own business, It can feel really hard to show up and do the work when you aren't accountable to a boss or collaborating with co-workers. It's in those moments that you notice thoughts like, "I just don't feel like it", or "I'm just not motivated." Here's the problem: so many of us are sitting around waiting to feel motivated. We don't feel like eating healthier or going to the gym today, so we say we'll start Monday. Maybe then we'll feel motivated. We don't want to write the thing or make the phone call because it feels hard/boring, stressful/overwhelming or all of the above. Since we don't feel like it today, we put it off. We don't want to raise our hand or do the thing that seems new and different, we feel uncomfortable doing something we've never done before, so instead of getting started, we put it off a little longer. We do this all the time – and then we wonder things like, "Why am I not hitting my goals? Why am I not seeing progress on this thing that matters to me? Why do I constantly feel so behind?" And often, it's because you're waiting to feel motivated. Getting things done involves more than thinking about doing something or wanting to do something. It requires ACTION. It involves decisions and follow through that create a desired result. The good news I have for you today is that you can stop waiting to feel motivated because there's something even more important that will help you get things done - commitment. On this episode, you'll learn: Why motivation doesn't matter when it comes to your goals and productivity The key differences between motivation and commitment What to do when you "just don't feel like" 3 ways you can cultivate and maintain commitment How your values relate to your ability to get things done How planning ahead for obstacles will keep them from distracting and derailing you If you are looking for private 1:1 life and business support in this season as a creative entrepreneur or coach, and you want to focus on peace and profit, I'd love to help you make it happen through mindset support and business strategy. Your first step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer a few quick questions about yourself and your business. If it seems like a good fit and I'm confident I can help, I'll invite you to a Next Step Call where we'll get all of your questions about working together answered. Apply for personal, private 1:1 coaching with me at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

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