I don’t know what the weather is where you are, but it is pouring here in Toronto! I really struggle on rainy days to stay focused on what I need to be doing.

I have discovered a podcast that has been helpful to me called “ The Lazy Genius”. I wish she would do one on motivation for rainy days! I like the way she thinks. She thinks in smart systems and asks great questions. She really is suited for young moms, which I am not. I am, however, a young grandmother!

Trying to get to the gym or writing for my next book or even writing this blog, can be really difficult. I know that there are people who pretty much skip to the gym. I am not one of them, I am more likely to skip home from the gym! I always feel better once I have gone.

The same is true when I have written another entry for my book and I am always thankful when I can write this blog and feel confident that in some small way, someone is encouraged or helped. But getting there is really hard some days! Even though I am considered a “writer”, I don’t feel like a writer. I don’t get excited at the thought of it, but it does feel right when I finally sit and do it!

I thought I would take “The Simple Genius” method and ask myself this question- what is causing me to feel so indifferent- as that is what I honestly feel and believe it leads me directly to an unmotivated unproductive day. I think it may be the belief or fear in my heart that says, what I do makes no difference. I need to change the message in my head if I am going to change my behavior.

For me, I am able to change the voice in my head in one place and that is prayer. It is where my hope and my footing find peace and wisdom. Here is my prayer for an unmotivated day

Thank you, Father God, that I have you with me, thank you that I know that You hear me when I pray. You see me even now. You are familiar with all my weaknesses and struggles and You still promise me in Your Word- that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Thank you, Father, that You give me strength and renew hope, even on this very rainy day.

Amen