How do you motivate yourself?

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I'm finding it hard at the moment to get anything done. What do you do to get yourself going?

I find I can do anything if I make the effort but so often can't be bothered. Don't need money but feel I ought to make some contribution in the world.

Maybe look back on a time when you did manage to motivate yourself and discover what drove you? Was it money? Accountability to others? Public recognition of what you'd done?
Once you know what gets you motivated, do something which has that sort of payoff.

Bumping this for more ideas...

Thought this thread had sunk without trace but actually woodcut those are good suggestions.

I think my hormones must be messing with me because some days I really just fail to see the point. So hard.

Lots of motivational videos on youtube.

Im 35 studying with the Open University so I am motivated to aim for a First. People often ask how do you do it with 5 children but my motivation is a passion for education and not wasting money.

OP, why not look into some hobbies or volunteering work.