Motivation, however, is tough to sustain without help. It is very easy to fall into the routine of being lazy and unproductive. But it is okay to ask for help- for a push or a nudge. Just as you want to help others- others want to help you. And it is perfectly okay to ask for it! It is not a sign of weakness. I know it is hard. It is hard for me to ask. I don't want to burden people or put them out. But I need to remind myself that I never feel burdened or put out when someone asks me for help. I am usually happy that they feel that they can come to me and trust me. In my life, I have found that I need to be pushed. As such, I work with a trainer to keep me active and healthy. She helps me to focus on the now and the task at hand. She helps me gain confidence in myself and my abilities which has made me grow in so many ways. Now all I need is a pottery trainer....one that will push my limits and keep me going. But in fact, I do have those trainers, though they may not go by that name---I call them teachers, colleagues, friends. Remember, each of us has a little "trainer" inside that can push each other to reach our potential.
I have found that once motivation is lost, it is very hard to get back. As it has been said, "A body in motion stays in motion. A body at rest stays at rest." I can't emphasize how true that is. In my pottery life, in my personal life, and in my athletic life....once you stop pushing yourself it is very hard to get momentum to start again. Take it from someone who knows....