Melissa identified "getting in your own way" as a motivational obstacle she faces. To overcome this, she plans to do important tasks first before allowing herself to do other wanted activities. More broadly, the document provides a template for people to identify motivational barriers they encounter, such as attitude, mental paralysis, commitment or self-sabotage, and strategies to address each issue, like setting goals, staying positive and focused.

1. Activity Sheet:
Overcoming Motivational Barriers
NAME: Melissa
What motivational obstacles do you have—and how do you overcome them?
Which of the following create problems for you?
Attitude
Mental paralysis
X Commitment
Getting in your own way
Working with a classmate, come up with at least one strategy to conquer each of the above
obstacles. Write your strategies under each obstacles.
Attitude: Be positive; never let someone or something bring you down.
Mental paralysis: Set goals and become more organized.
Commitment: Stay focused.
Getting in your own way: Do what’s important first and then do whatever it is you
want to do.
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