Simple hacks for when you don't feel motivated

We can have all the best intentions towards a situation in our life but if we feel tired, lost our confidence or get easily distracted, we can soon see our motivation levels quickly drop.

Then what happens next is we get caught up in the vicious circle of feeling like a failure and feelings of guilt and unworthiness rise up, so it's just easier not bother sometime right?

Wrong!

Even if it seems impossible you can do something to shift your mindset because motivation can sometimes be like a snow ball effect and even a small gesture can be all it takes to see a change — you don't have to do everything but always do something!

And if you're stuck for inspiration I have you covered, here is a list of easy actionable ideas to pick from:

- Set a timer for 5 minutes and commit to doing something until the timer goes off and if you don't feel like doing it any more then give yourself permission to stop, most of the time when we get stuck into a task we find the motivation to keep going.

- Write in your journal about how you feel, by jotting down why you feel the way you do you can easily unpick the reasons behind your lack of motivation and clear away any barriers that are stopping you - and if you don't have a journal maybe this can be a good time to start!

- Reward yourself! Just like we would a child sometimes giving ourselves a reward for getting things done can be very motivating, you can get as creative or fancy as you like with this after all you know what will best motivate you to get started!

- Plan it in, this works by scheduling the task in and it works best by doing it at the start of the day. Have you ever heard of the phrase eating the frog? This means to get something over and done with straight away so it's completed, if you you do this at the start of every morning or evening it will soon become a positive habit - imagine how much you will achieve after a week, month or year?

- Simply ask for help and you can do this by reaching out to someone who can be there to shared the load or find yourself an accountability partner, this is someone who has your permission to gently check up on you, encourages you to get things done and is your all round cheerleader, and you can return the favour by doing the same back for them!

So hopefully there's something here that feels achievable, even if you just take tiny steps. Investing in our mindset, even when the change feels hard and uncomfortable, is a really big way to take care of our wellbeing, you might not think you can do it and you might feel that your lack of motivation will always get in the way but remember you just haven't found a way to overcome it yet. And now you have some new ideas and hacks to help you grow!

I'd love to know which ones you try out or work for you - leave a comment below, or you can email me at 365pearlsofwisdom@gmail.com or chat with me on Instagram!

3 Crystals for Getting Cosy With

I feel like our wellbeing needs some extra care and attention once the autumn really kicks because it can be hard to feel positive and full of life when the rain is thrashing down, the temperature get's chilly and the nights get longer.

One of my favourite things to do to feel good when the season shifts is to create a little hub of warmth and cosiness in my home, where I can relax, feel comforted and full of vitality and taking the time to energise our space like this is a brilliant way to look after ourselves.

Now there are many trends about that inspire us to cultivate this kind of atmosphere in our homes but have you thought about using crystals to transform your living space into comforting corners of cosiness? Well, in this post I'm going to help you do just that!

In the bedroom - Carnelian

This crystal is a little fire cracker, it's great for invoking a more passionate side so if you're looking to get more cosy in the bedroom Carnelian is your go-to crystal for this! Alternatively you may want to create a more chilled out space here instead, many people like to use their bedroom as a place to meditate and Carnelian is great for this too. With immune boosting, vitality building and detoxifying properties this crystal can give you that inner fiery glow.

Bonus - Pair it with Rose Quartz for an extra sizzle in your love life or with Moonstone for a real boost to your fertility!

In the bathroom - Smoky Quartz

When the world gets too much and you need to hunker down and close yourself off to the bad vibes circling their way around you then it's Smoky Quartz to the rescue — run a bath, light your favourite candle and get cosy with this crystal. Protecting you from the outside Smoky Quartz moves negativity energy out and elevates your mood, grounding you back to a place of comfort where you can feel soothed and relaxed.

Bonus - Pair it with Emerald for an extra vitality kick to your bubble bath or pop in Fluorite for an anti-inflammatory soother as you soak away the day.

In the living room - Orange Calcite

Imagine getting snuggly on the sofa under your favourite blanket, fire crackling away and a mug of hot chocolate in hand? Thats exactly the vibe Orange Calcite can bring into your living room, it's healing soft energy opens your heart ready to receive radiance and amplify your wellbeing. It's a powerful cleanser too and can support you to ward off colds and sooth an upset stomach.

Bonus - Pair it with Amethyst for added calm and relaxation or Selenite as an extra energy cleanser and to balance out those disruptive electrical charges from your TV and PC.

So, no matter where you feel like getting cosy in your house, there's a perfect crystal to grab and use to create that feeling instantly — which one will you try?