By Leo Babauta

When we don’t have clarity on what we want or where we’re going, we can feel lost and unmotivated.

For example, let’s say you aren’t sure what project you want to work on — you’re not very likely to be inspired to work on any project, because you’re not yet clear on what to work on.

Or maybe you want to make a lot of changes in your life, but there are so many that it’s hard to figure out a good plan. You find yourself not really pursuing any of them wholeheartedly.

A lack of clarity is demotivating.

Once we have clarity, we can get really motivated. A good goal gives you something to shoot for. A clear plan gives you some marching orders, and you can just go after it. It’s exciting to have clarity!

So my recommendation to you is to look for one area of your life where you are demotivated, and find some clarity. Set a goal. Come up with a clear plan, and write it out. Then go after it.

How do you get clarity? You might do a little thinking about it, do a little research, but don’t spend too much time in the thinking and research phase. Just choose. Get into the habit of choosing from the heart, and going for it. It’ll change your life.