BY LESLEY TIMBOL
WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MOTIVATION ?
BY LESLEY TIMBOL
Why is motivation important in life ? Motivation gives us the drive we need to reach our goals . Motivation causes us to get up in the morning and go to work . Motivation drives us to study new things , learn , and encourages us to try again when we fail . But the reality is , sometimes we just DON ’ T feel motivated . Now what ?
Here ’ s another reality .
You don ’ t need motivation because there ’ s something more important than motivation .
What is it you may ask ?
Resilience !
Resilience means being able to adapt to life ' s adversities and setbacks .
When something goes wrong , do you tend to bounce back or fall apart ?
When you have resilience , you harness the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge , such as making a mistake when competing , job loss , an injury , an illness , a disaster , or a loved one ' s death . If you lack resilience , you might dwell on problems , feel victimized , become overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms , such as substance abuse , eating disorders or risky behaviors .
Resilience won ' t make your problems go