Motivation

[JuneMB]

I have struggled with mild depression, anxiety, and ADHD for most of my adult life, and have never truly gotten ahold of it. Though it does come in waves, the number one aspect I struggle with the most is lack of motivation to do what needs to get done to succeed. I am trying to finish my last semester of school as an adult student, and am seeing the assignments and projects slip away undone, despite having all day to get them done. Instead, I find myself paralyzed in inaction day after day, unable to even look at what I'm missing. One therapist recommended Kaizen to build up my efficacy, but I find it works only as far as my anxiety will let it. I'm so tired of feeling like a rock stuck in mud as my peers pass me by, but I nothing I try seems to help. I'm hoping that finding a place to post my anxieties and fears amongst like minded individuals will perhaps provide an outlet for healing, and perform as an exercise of thought and meditation.

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Hi this is a great place to talk about things and get support and encouragement. I am looking for motivation too and have found this site very helpful with keeping a positive outlook. With motivation, do you find it helpful at all to divide your assignments into smaller steps that you can tackle one at a time?

[marsdream]

Congratulations cause you are near the finish line! I would say try to take one or two classes at a time so you won't get overwhelmed. While you can certainly take time with a support group here, maybe look for a support group on campus that can be there to physically motivate you to finish.

[Anonymous148]

Your post expressed exactly what I'm going through. I am an adult student, too. I appreciate your courage in saying this.