Motivation

It's been really hard to stay motivated lately. I was pondering why that was today and I suddenly came to a conclusion. A very surprising conclusion actually. I'm not busy enough. Whenever I have a lot going on, it's easy for me to schedule it: if I don't, it won't get done. However, I have most afternoons free. This allows me to tell myself, "I have six or seven hours until bed time, I'm sure I'll do it somewhere in there." Two hours past bed time I'm saying, "Next time, I'll start way earlier and just get it out of the way." Of course, that seldom happens.

So, how do you motivate yourself without pressure? I've long ago realized that I'm a procrastinator because I need the pressure of deadlines. I put it off to the last minute because then I can work to my fullest, knowing I'm running out of time. It usually turns out fine (whatever I'm working on) but I am horribly tired afterwards, a terrible side effect. 

The answer to my question? Of course it's something God's been hammering on me for the past week and a half. Self-discipline. It's not just for your spiritual life. So that's my goal for the next few weeks (and life really). Unfortunately, that doesn't save me from the hole I've dug for myself tonight... :-S