Last Updated on February 15, 2023 by Christin
Here’s the situation. You know you need to do something, but you don’t want to do it. There’s nothing to motivate you to do it. It’s a hassle, uncomfortable, or stressful, and you’d rather just avoid it. Sometimes you can avoid it for a while, but many times there’s nothing you can do to avoid it. It’s just something you have to do.ย In those moments, it can be helpful to have some affirmations on hand to motivate you to get up and do what you need to do.
11 Affirmations That Will Motivate You When You Don’t Want To Do Something
1. It’s Important I Do This
We are naturally driven to do the things that matter most to us because we want to see ourselves succeed. When we set our sights on something that is significant to us, we are more likely to put in the extra effort required to make it happen.
Therefore, when you need to do something you don’t want to do, it can be helpful to remember that it’s important. That way, you’ll be more likely to do it. This is especially true if it’s something that will help you in the long run, even though it’s difficult at the moment.
So, next time you need something to motivate you to do something you don’t want to do, ask yourself why it is important to you and use that as your driving force.
2. I Can Do This
Remember that you can do whatever it is you’re trying to do. Whether it’s a difficult task or just something you’re not looking forward to, know that you have the ability to do it. Remembering this will help you approach what you need to do with confidence instead of dread.
You are capable of handling anything that comes your wayโyou just have to believe it. So, the next time you find yourself facing a challenging situation, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you can handle it. Youโve got this!
3. I’ll Feel Better After I Do This
It can be helpful to remind yourself that you’ll feel better off after you do whatever it is you’re trying to do. Whether it’s a difficult task or just something you don’t want to do, know that it will eventually be over and that you’ll be glad you did it.
This is especially true if it’s something that will improve your life or someone else’s in some way.
So, whenever you’re feeling reluctant to do something, remind yourself of the positive outcome and how much better you’ll feel once it’s done.
4. This Won’t be as Bad As I Think
Many times, we build something up in our minds to be worse than it actually is. So, when you’re dreading something, remind yourself that it probably won’t be as bad as you thin. You may even enjoy it. This affirmation can motivate you and help you approach the task with a more positive mindset.
5. I Can Take a Break After I Do This
Reminding yourself that you can take a break after you do whatever it is you’re trying to do can be helpful. This is especially true if it’s something that’s going to be difficult or time-consuming. Knowing that you have a break to look forward to can help you push through and get it done. This can affirmation can really motivate you if you know that there will be some downtime after you finish your task.
6. I’ll Feel Good After I Do This
It can be helpful to remind yourself that you won’t just feel better, but you’ll feel good after you do whatever it is you’re trying to do. When we feel good, we attract more good into our lives. So don’t spend another second worrying or complaining about what you have to do, or you will attract more to worry and complain about. Instead, let this affirmation motivate you, do it, get through it, and get to feeling good.
7. I Can Do Anything For A Certain Amount Of Time
Sometimes, it can be helpful to remind yourself that you can do something for a certain amount of time. For instance, if you have to go to a job you don’t like, you can remind yourself that it’s only 8 hours’ worth of work. You can handle that. After the 8 hours, you can do other things that you want to do.
8. Doing Something I Don’t Want To Do Builds Character
Many times, the things we don’t want to do are actually things that we need to do. This is a normal part of life. If everything was easy, we would never grow as people. Life would be boring. Doing things we don’t want to do builds character, resilience, and strength, and has positive results.
9. This is Only Temporary
When you’re facing something difficult, it can be helpful to remind yourself that it’s only temporary. This is especially true if it’s something you don’t want to do. Knowing that it won’t last forever can help you push through and get it done.
10. I Can Do This One Thing
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be helpful to remind yourself that you only have to do one thing at a time. Focus on the task at hand and break it down into manageable steps. This will help you approach it with confidence instead of dread.
11. I’m Excited To See What Comes From This
It can be helpful to remind yourself that you’re excited to see what comes from whatever it is you’re trying to do. Whether it’s a difficult task or just something you’re not looking forward to, knowing that there’s a possibility for something good to come from it can help you push through and get it done.
