Motivation Murderers

This article by Kyle Eschenroeder (Killing the 7 Motivation Murderers) is not about writing, although he does refer to his writing a bit. It's about the things that kill our motivation. Long, but interesting read. I've just grabbed his main points for my future reference; the article fleshes them out.

1. Ingratitude

1. Make a list of things you’re grateful for.
2. The things surrounding you right now that you’re grateful for.
3. Make a list of lists of things to be grateful for.
4. Make a list of the worst happening to you right now.
5. Write a “thank you” note.
6. Saying “Thank You” to nothing.

2. Envy

1. Notice your reactions to the successes and failures of others.
2. Kill Facebook.
3. Focus on your work.
4. Realize that Envy is separate from it’s chosen object.

3. Impatience

1. Have a map.
2. Focus on the current task.
3. Faith in the Process.
4. Study the Masters.
5. Take a break.  

4. Overwhelm

1. Subtract.
2. Organize.
3. Lower the bar.

5. Inaction

1. Action is everything.
2. Lowering the bar: Part 2.
3. Appreciate the wisdom of action.
4. Don’t stop.

6. Loss of Meaning

1. Adopt the craftsman mindset.
2. Meaning is created in work.
3. Aim bigger.
4. Express yourself.
5. Realize that your life already has meaning.

7. No Skin in the Game

1. Be responsible to someone.
2. Set yourself up for pain.

And a bonus point:

8. Poor Health

1. Sleep.
2. Exercise!
3. Stop eating shitty.
4. Caffeinate.