Despite wanting to sit on the couch, unless you have no consequences for not working, it's important to motivate yourself to get things done that are important. For those who never procrastinate or distract themselves when they should be working, good for you, but the rest benefit from a library of motivational techniques to use when passion, habits, or environment fail to produce results. This article provides different techniques for motivating yourself whether you're starting a business, trying to lose weight, or breaking a bad habit.