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[–] Zimhotep [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That's basically how I feel. I used to be very disciplined and motivated, but it all kind of died away. A friend of mine told me I just haven't found my calling yet, though I know I'll love what I do once I finish my major.

From what I've learned, motivation only gets you so far. All it really does is encourage you to do something, but it doesn't make you do it. I'd say focus more on getting disciplined rather than finding motivation. I'm considering joining the military after I graduate just to get more disciplined, but I've yet to decide on that.

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[–] Lacrimosa ago 

It's easy to do something just once. But to do the same thing day after day in order to complete a project, learn a skill, or better yourself seems impossible in my current state.

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[–] Zimhotep [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Set short-term goals instead of focusing on the end result. Actually, set a short term goal, just one, and connect it with something you already do everyday. For example, I've been learning French with an app called Duolingo. I use it just after waking up. I'm hoping I'll be able to hold up a conversation when I go to France in 2-3 years. I could tell myself "I'll learn French within the next 2-3 years," but it seems easier to just say "I'll do a French lesson on Duolingo when I wake up." It's easier to get something done when you mentally connect it with something you already do.