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    What do you do when your loved one lacks motivation to exercise?
    Justin Barnes
    Justin Barnes
    Senior Home Care Specialist
    Justin Barnes is a Senior Home Care Specialist and the Co-Owner of Presidio Home Care, a family-owned and operated Home Care Organization based in the Los Angeles, California metro area. Presidio Home Care, which provides non-medical supportive services, was the first agency in the state of California to become a licensed Home Care Organization. Justin has over 10 years of experience in the Home Care field. He has a BS in Technology and Operations Management from the California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
    Justin Barnes
    Senior Home Care Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Remind your loved one that being healthy will allow them to spend more time traveling, spending time with family, and doing things they enjoy. It may also help to remind them that a person's physical body needs to be used in order to stay healthy, but they might be more open to that advice if they hear it from their doctor.
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    How do you motivate someone who is unmotivated?
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
    Educational Consultant
    Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
    Educational Consultant
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    There are a variety of reasons why someone may be unmotivated, so it may help to just talk to them about what's going on. Maybe there's something going on in their personal life, or maybe they're just simply uninterested in what they're doing. Sometimes people just need a break, too. You can never count out that possibility. But generally speaking, it's important to be supportive and helpful. It can be tempting to want to push people to be more motivated, but they're not going to change their tune if you're too hard on them.
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    What can you say to someone to motivate them?
    Sydney Axelrod
    Sydney Axelrod
    Certified Life Coach
    Sydney Axelrod is a certified life coach and the owner of Sydney Axelrod LLC, a life coaching business focused on professional and personal development. Through one-on-one coaching, digital courses, and group workshops, Sydney works with clients to discover their purpose, navigate life transitions, and set and accomplish goals. Sydney has over 1,000 hours of relevant coaching certifications and holds a BBA in Marketing and Finance from Emory University.
    Sydney Axelrod
    Certified Life Coach
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    You could always encourage them to change their perspective. Tell them to think about challenges and obstacles like a ship out on the ocean. If that ship changes its course by just 1 degree, it's going to end up in a totally different location by the time it arrives. Think about it like that. It isn't all about making major life changes or accomplishing giant goals. All they need to do is make small, minor changes.
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    How can I motivate myself every day?
    Sydney Axelrod
    Sydney Axelrod
    Certified Life Coach
    Sydney Axelrod is a certified life coach and the owner of Sydney Axelrod LLC, a life coaching business focused on professional and personal development. Through one-on-one coaching, digital courses, and group workshops, Sydney works with clients to discover their purpose, navigate life transitions, and set and accomplish goals. Sydney has over 1,000 hours of relevant coaching certifications and holds a BBA in Marketing and Finance from Emory University.
    Sydney Axelrod
    Certified Life Coach
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    Choose three things that you really want to accomplish and write them down. They don't need to be giant tasks. Then, whenever you complete one of your goals, cross it off of your list. The act of crossing those things off can really help you push through and stay motivated.
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    Why do I always lose my motivation at work?
    Sydney Axelrod
    Sydney Axelrod
    Certified Life Coach
    Sydney Axelrod is a certified life coach and the owner of Sydney Axelrod LLC, a life coaching business focused on professional and personal development. Through one-on-one coaching, digital courses, and group workshops, Sydney works with clients to discover their purpose, navigate life transitions, and set and accomplish goals. Sydney has over 1,000 hours of relevant coaching certifications and holds a BBA in Marketing and Finance from Emory University.
    Sydney Axelrod
    Certified Life Coach
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    There could be any number of reasons. It may help to ask yourself, am I leaking energy because I have all these unfinished projects? Am I going overtime on all my meetings because I'm not managing my time? Or are you picking up after your irresponsible coworkers? Those kinds of questions need to be answered before you can get back on the right course.
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