@ Andrea: Intuition is definitely important. I think it’s unfortunate that a lot of people often neglect that aspect. If we’re choosing our goals and aspirations wisely we shouldn’t need any complicated systems or planning to achieve what we desire.

I firmly believe that sometimes, in spite of all of our well-meant plans, there are days where it serves us better to do something other than what we planned. There are days where my inner voice just says – nope, this article isn’t ready yet. Or days where I absolutely have to write, rather than do my filing or keep my books.

I think we are well served in creating most important tasks for the week, rather than daily. That way, we still get done what we need to – but we leave space for inspiration.

Blessings,
Andrea

I’m agreeable that no one approach is best. It really depends on the situation. I don’t necessarily have a structure all the time because I like things to be fluid. However, sometimes I find it necessary especially when things start to pile up.

Thanks for the post. Stumbled!

Evelyn

@ Maya: I think that’s the importance of priority. When our to-do lists become miles long we lose sight of what’s really important. I enjoyed your article on overcoming procrastination as well, that’s another key to keeping motivated.

Excellent article. Really like the bit about the inner motivation. So many of us miss that part when making mile long To-do lists!

Thanks,
Maya

If I were to attempt to describe the brilliant timing of this post for me- I’d shamefully would be doing the actual feeling a great injustice.

This is a struggle for me – particularly as of late. This week, my natural high has been somewhat dimmed because of this clash. As much as I admire the Type A folk ( I really do ) I’m just not.

However I have several goals that could use discipline. Today I read somewhere that discipline isn’t something done TO you (the punishment I always see it as) but rather, something FOR you

I am someone who makes great strides when inspired. It’s so important to me and since I am finding more ways to be connected to my desires – it helps alot. However I need balance and was beginning to think if my wish to have both what you call the Outer Motivation and Inner Motivation was even possible.. and bred a lot of frustration

I’ll have you know I’ve been thinking about it a whole lot the last 72 hours

Thank you for your insight and perspective. It’s a very necessary breath of fresh air for me