Have you ever looked at the idea of motivation as a cause-and-effect relationship, where the cause is the reason something happens and the effect is the thing that happens as a result of the cause? It sounds strange but it definitely isn’t. Motivation is not constant and that’s the fact. Of course, there is a fairly large percentage of people (especially in some work environments) who will try to convince you, in many different ways that it’s possible for a human being to be constantly motivated and focused on main goals. But, let’s be honest, we are not robots but human beings who need to rest and relax to be able to feel energetic again. Recharging batteries are crucial for balancing mind, body, and spirit what itself is the only healthy possibility to achieve your goals.

Drawing on my own personal experience I can agree that for a short period of time you can be highly productive and fully focused on your goal but as soon as you achieve it and the adrenaline wears off you start to feel completely burned out and empty inside. What is even more dangerous is that working, studying or living on your very highest levels for too long (quite a subjective issue) can lead to depression and anxiety disorder. For this reason, it’s important to remember that, exhaustion is not a prerequisite for perfection but rather to some further health issues. Let’s face the reality, sacrificing yourself to achieve some goal at all costs it’s just not worth it. This is something you may not notice at first, but it’s nothing but a vicious cycle, some sort of a black hole. Stephen Hawking said: