Do things for others
Aren’t we just so much more motivated to do things if it benefits other people? Or even out of obligation. It brings a sense of necessity.
So whenever there’s something you want to do, think about what it brings to other people. It helps to think that way. Even for things you think only benefit you.
Example: I learned to rock climb to help fight my fear of heights. But now that I’m less afraid of heights, I can do more activities with other people involving heights.
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