One of my most surprising discoveries as I've worked on (and helped others with) various long-term projects is that feelings can sometimes get in the way of moving onward. Whenever I'm not quite in the mood to write it's easy to say to myself "I don't feel like it - maybe another cup of coffee will help motivate me." Three cups later I have caffeine jitters and haven't written a word. A dream should excite you or it's not worthy of your time but that doesn't mean you'll love every tiny task it requires.
My most effective way to deal with "I don't feel like it at the moment" has been to remind myself that I don't need to feel anything in order to get the work done. Sometimes it's just putting one foot in front of the other, even if the journey itself leads to a dearly-held dream. For about 70% of the blocks of time I've set aside for writing and editing projects, I don't feel like doing it when I start. However, it only takes 10-15 minutes of focused work for me to get into the flow.
The next time you feel uninspired, try just sitting down & doing the work anyway. It'll get done even if you don't feel excited about it. You'll be that much closer to achieving whatever it is you're working towards. Give yourself a reward afterward.
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