A Little Motivation

Dear Friends,

On cold, rainy days like today, it can be difficult to feel motivated. I know for me, this time of year is hard. I would much rather spend my day Christmas shopping, sipping a hot beverage, and snuggling with my favorite golden retriever than writing term papers, reading dozens of articles, and editing for my school's journal.

This is also a time of year where it can be easy to get down. It's cold and wet. It's darker earlier and earlier each evening. Sometimes the holidays aren't full of the joys we imagine or desire.

I came across this quote yesterday: "The fact that you aren't where you want to be should be enough motivation."

Can any of us say we are where we want to be? Even when life is going pretty smoothly, there is always a desire for improvement. Thus, there should always be motivation.

So what are you hoping for? Are you hoping for an A in that really hard class this semester? Are you hoping for a raise at work? Are you hoping to mend a relationship or start a new one? Whatever it is this season, whatever is on your heart, choose hope. Choose to stay motivated to getting to that success. Even if that success doesn't ultimately happen, the successes along the way will make it all worthwhile. Choose motivation today and every day.

With Hope,
Sara