Many people believe they suffer from a lack of motivation. The truth is that they probably lack compelling incentives. When the reason for action is weak, it feels easier to stay where you are, even if that means missing out on growth and opportunity.
Ask yourself why you want to achieve a goal. Is the outcome powerful enough to justify effort and risk? If not, you will keep choosing comfort over action. Strengthen your incentives by creating a vivid image of the benefits you will gain and the cost of standing still.
Next, reduce the barriers to acting. If a task feels daunting, break it down into smaller steps. Make the first move as simple as possible. Set up your environment so that acting is easier than procrastinating. Focus on the immediate result of taking even one step toward your goal.
Stop telling yourself you lack motivation. You lack a convincing reason to act. Find or build that reason. Once your incentives outweigh your excuses, you will discover that what you thought was a motivation problem was only a matter of setting stronger priorities and clearing the path for your next move.