How do I increase my motivation? I am not working, and at that is rate, I'm going to exhaust my savings.

Question

I have not been working lately. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I am on Seroquel and Trileptal to help me sleep. The doctor, also, prescribed Adderall for my concentration levels. I go to school, and so far I've gotten straight A's in all my classes, but I think it's only because I take very few classes at a time. I am moving to a bigger and better apartment at the end of the month, but lately I have no motivation to get a new job. I know I have to start working soon. Spending all my savings only adds to my stress and preocuppation. I don't know why I'm like this. I know that when I work I have a feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment. The only thing is that I have worked as a server for many years. Sometimes, I feel that I have nothing better to offer. That is the easiest job to obtain. Eventhough, I'm good at it, it doesn't satisfy me. I feel stuck. Does anyone have any advice? If you're going to say something facetious, please don't. Only serious people reply, please.

Answer 1

By changing your diet.It worked for me and it worked for others and it will work for you.

Depression and laziness are diseases that have a natural cure.Omega 3 fatty acids.This cure is not a quick fix but it will cure many if not all of your illnesses in a relatively short time and prevent them from reoccurring if you show consistency.

Among many other known and unknown benefits they have me the motivation to work until exhaustion which is how everyone should work.Anything  less  is laziness.

Start the omega 3 diet.I have researched omega 3 acids for 2 years and performed a very successful experiment on myself and few of my volunteer friends.Few months of the omega 3 diet i cured my stress[and/or depression] problems permanently and significantly raised my intelligence,improved memory,sight,reflexes[and many other known and unknown benefits]and without any drugs or supplements in the form of pills.

http://www.naturalnews.com/021119.html

Take two table spoons of grinded flaxseed[rich with omega 3 and cheap]a day[with a glass of water] and in a few months you will start to notice significant improvement in your mental health[you will become more psychologically stable,among other things].Use a coffee grinder.Whole seeds cannot be digested by the hydrochloric acid in our stomach only grinded seeds.A fact and not a assumption.You have nothing to loose only gain by it.There are many articles on the internet about the omega 3.2 years ago before i started the diet i did not feel so stable or happy how i feel today.

Flax is the best source of ALA omega 3 fatty acid which our body converts to more important fatty acids called DHA and EPA.For the efficient conversion to take place,foods containing a large amount of the following nutrients must be consumed along with the flaxseed:C,B3,B6 [vitamins],zink and Magnesium [minerals].I recommend 3 table spoons of flax with 100 grams[or more if to your liking] of almonds and/or 250g of green peas,1 kiwi every day.[do not take more then 3 table spoons of flax because large amounts can cause intestinal gases which can cause abdominal pain and/or constipation.If three spoons causes abdominal discomfort lower the dosage to 2 table spoons of grinded flax and elevate it to 3 table spoons after your body adapts to high fiber content].The flaxseed itself is not important.The omega 3 that are inside them are.

The information in the following link should provide you with the nutritional facts of most if not all known fruits and

vegetables:http://www.nutritiondata.com

Answer 2

If you are not motivated to do something then you will never be.

Answer 3

I've always been told you have to crawl to walk, walk to the donkey, and ride the donkey to get to the horse.  So if you are good at being a server then just do that while taking classes since you are taking only a few at a time. Every time you feel stuck, just think about the classes you are taking to better yourself.  Keep the routine, and before you know it you're done with classes and trying to get a job at whatever it is that you studied for.  Maybe even staying as a server you won't feels stuck after you finished classes because you have accomplished that already.

Answer 4

Isabella, speaking from experience, I think you should get back to work as soon as you can. The routine of work (a reason to get out of bed at least 5 days a week) has helped me feel less depressed even though I am bored at work. You need to make changes to improve your health but you need financial stability to give you a secure base to work from - it is your number one priority.

Keep on learning and don't lose sight of your career goals - don't talk your achievement of straight A's down, it is brilliant and you obviously have a lot to give potential employers. Is there a careers service at your college that can encourage you and give you some inspiration?

As an experienced server, could you get a job as a supervisor? The management experience would be really helpful and would apply to  any other career you choose in the future. Voluntary work can help you get a job in a new sector by proving your ability to transfer your skills into that environment. Good luck, and by the way, to that person who says you can't change, you're wrong, people can and do recover from depression.

Answer 5

First off, you are attending school, which is a good thing.  Right now you should focus on that alone, and not worry about getting a better job.  You will get a better job once you finish school.  Anyway, I understand how you feel.  I'm doing the same thing.  I've been unemployed for 7 months and soon my unemployment will run out.  I feel stuck too.  Stay in school and keep getting good grades.  Find a job that will allow you to support yourself and that is moderately satisfying.