I have noticed that finding the motivation to stick to a program can be difficult when the main focus is; sticking to the program. Time seems to pass slower when you’re counting the days and hours till you reach your next milestone. However, when I occupy myself with helping others, I’m distracted from my struggles, and the days seem to go by quicker and with less difficulty.
It is important to help yourself first before you can help others. However, once a certain level of stability is reached, I find it’s easier to maintain when I shift my focus on other people instead of focusing on myself. Staying away from trouble and temptation seems to be a natural byproduct when you are busy finding ways to uplift others who need help.
Life changes when you suddenly realize people depend on you. When you live for yourself, it doesn’t matter what direction your life takes because your choices ultimately are yours to bear. Once you have people who depend on you, and your actions affect them too, it is much easier to find the motivation to stay clean and do right by them.
If you’re having trouble staying on the straight and narrow, think of the people who depend on you. If you can’t think of anyone that depends on you, maybe it’s time to find someone whose life can benefit from your actions. Staying motivated can be hard, but living for others can push you further than you thought you could go.
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