The mod team has decided that YouTube links & crossposts will no longer be allowed on the sub.

There is just so much promotional YouTube spam and it's drowning out the actual motivational content. Auto-moderator will now remove any YouTube links that are posted. They are usually self-promotion and/or spam and do not contribute to the theme of r/GetMotivated

Crossposts are banned for the reason being that they are seen as very low effort, used by karma farming accounts, and encourage spam, as any time some motivational post is posted on another sub, this sub can get inundated with crossposts.

So, crossposts and YouTube links are now officially banned from r/GetMotivated

However, We encourage you to Upload your motivational videos directly to the subreddit, using Reddit's video posting tool. You can upload up to 15-minute videos as MP4s this way.

Thanks, Stay Motivated!

Give people a chance and they will surprise you.

I asked a simple question in a few subreddits: “What little things make life worth living?”

And over 400 people opened themselves up to one another and shared what makes their life magical. The responses were personal, beautiful, heartwarming, and simple.

It also taught me a few lessons.

The first: there’s a vast amount of compassionate, real, and kindhearted people online. This honestly came as a shock. Being on the wild wild west platform that Reddit is, I was ready for the worst.

The second is that there’s joy all around us. The comment section was like a gratitude show and tell.

It showed me something that I can’t un-see now: every little thing in my life is someones favorite part of their life. We’re surrounded by the best that life has to offer.

Here are the responses that touched me the most:

This hits really hard. I've been housebound with chronic illness for the past 2 years. My world has become very small. I can no longer go out or socialise, I have to eat a mainly liquid diet, I can only walk for a few minutes. My pleasure in life comes from very small things. A hot cup of tea. The sun through a window. The softness of a pillow or blanket. My cat purring. Music. Books. Imagination. It's not quite enough but there is still a lot of pleasure to be had

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Me and my wife have different sleep schedules so I end up waking up an hour or two before her. Every morning right as the morning sun is poking through the blinds and hitting her face I’ll wake her up and she’ll half open an eye and smile. That smile alone would be enough to get me through the rest of my life if nothing else ever happened to me.

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Good books. Friends. A cup of tea. A cat on my lap. A walk in the woods. A bike ride along the river. Hearing the loons on the lakes call. A nice sunset. A clear sky full of stars. The smell of wood, or freshly baked bread. Playing music.

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When I was 18/19 I thought to myself “if all I ever have is money to buy a Starbucks coffee whenever I want—without worrying about overdraft fees—and a Tempurpedic mattress I’ll be happy.” Very materialistic, I get it—BUT now decades later I think back to that every time I get caught up in thinking the meaning of life/happiness is one more thing or one more experience. What I was expressing there were feelings of freedom, safety, and comfort. So I’d say those are my pillars, and whenever I focus on them I’m in a good head space. (Not of great use for dealing with really shitty situations of survival, but work well for day to day existence.)

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Going on a little hike through the woods on a rainy day, after thinking so long that I couldn't do it because I wasn't fit enough. I did it anyway that day and felt such a feeling of joy! I actually said out loud "I'm so happy right now!" So what if I was huffing and puffing and had to stop a lot? It still gave me joy just to be out in nature living completely in the moment with no room in my head for any cares or angst. Just feeling the rain and smelling the woods and the plants. Such joy!

To prevent this post from becoming a gigantic wall of text, I’ll put the rest in the comments!

I also can’t wait to share these gems with my newsletter readers!

If you're feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of where your life is headed, remember this: you have the power within you to achieve your dreams and create the life you want. It might not be easy, and it might take time, but with hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude, anything is possible.

Believe in yourself and your abilities, even if others doubt you. Don't let fear or self-doubt hold you back from pursuing your passions and taking risks. Remember that failure is just a stepping stone on the path to success, and that every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Surround yourself with positivity, whether it's through supportive friends and family, inspiring quotes and stories, or your own daily affirmations. Visualize your goals and dreams, and take small steps every day towards making them a reality.

Most importantly, don't give up on yourself or your dreams. You have the power to create the life you want, and with perseverance and a never-give-up attitude, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Remember: you are capable, you are strong, and you are destined for greatness. Go out there and make your dreams a reality.

Hello. I just wanted to share my story with you to inspire all those of you who at this moment.

I used to be plagued by laziness for years… even since I can think about. I would snooze my alarm multiple times, procrastinate on important tasks, and waste hours mindlessly scrolling through social media. I knew I had potential and goals to achieve, but I couldn't seem to break free from the cycle of laziness.

I didn't want to be known as the person who couldn't be relied on.

That's when I made a decision to change my habits and become disciplined. It wasn't easy, and there were days when I fell back into old patterns, but I kept pushing myself. I started setting daily goals and prioritizing my tasks. I made a schedule and stuck to it, even if it meant sacrificing some leisure time.

One thing that really helped me was an App called Balance of Life. It gave me guidance of how I was spending my time and helped me see where I could improve. It also reminded me to take breaks and prioritize self-care, which was missing in all my other tries…

But Finally, I overcame my laziness and became disciplined, it took me so long to realize all of this. But know I feel freer than ever. I hope all of you will be at this point soon 💪

Thank you all!

By Emma Lazarus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she

With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus

I'm just asking to get different perspectives on life and on what people consider important