The Clear Horizon

From oblivion of alcoholism into the light of sobriety

motivation

  • When is must can, and can must?

    Ok, we have basically four modes: must-must must-can can-must can-can WTF? Ok. Here goes: Things that have to be done. No way around it. Or, like my great grandmother used to say: “Only death will save you from…” These are the things that have the motivation label “urgency”. I think it is comprehensible, that this… Read more

  • Do it only for 5 Minutes… Why overcoming the motivational obstacle is one of the biggest issue with Habits in ADHD

    Shall I really write today? Ok, but I’ll do it only for five minutes. This was exactly my thinking when I was typing today’s post. I was unmotivated like I wasn’t unmotivated in a long time. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I was pretty idle today and in the evening I… Read more

  • What AI said I could do – Reframing Project Pt. 3

    When I asked AI what I could do to use hyperfocus in combination with flow, I was actually aware of the nature of the answer AI would give me, since it is more or less parsing the web and it will give you answers that you would be able to gather yourself, as I said… Read more

  • Intrinsic and extrinsic Motivation – When does it get problematic?

    I definitely touched upon the topic habits and when they might be or become toxic. What I didn’t do, I think, was deal with the aspect of motivation, as to why, I actually pursue certain habits and actions, and in how far the individual pursuit of “good” habits is intrinsic, extrinsic, and when either is… Read more