To you who have the motivation for a new life but can't get moving 🌸 [Homeostasis]

A new season, April.

This is a time when many people experience a complete change in their environment.

Advancing in school, starting a job, transferring, moving—
in line with these changes,
many people find their motivation switch turned on, thinking, 'Alright, let's do this!'

But you know, an interesting phenomenon happens at this time of year.

That is...

The chain reaction of motivation.

When the people around you are full of 'motivation,'
you start to feel like you 'have to do it too!'
Just like being pushed by a seasonal breeze,
that feeling of thinking you need to start moving yourself.

'Getting motivated because others are' is actually a good thing!

There is a proper reason for this.

Humans have a trait called 'social conformity,'
and it is a natural reaction to try to act in accordance with the atmosphere around you.

In other words—
getting motivated because others are is proof that your brain is working well.
It doesn't mean you're just being swept along; it means you are adapting properly.

However, what I want to convey today is,

'Somehow my feelings aren't keeping up'
'I should have the motivation, but I feel hazy somewhere'
'I think I want to do it, but something is putting on the brakes...'
'I have a sense of unease about this time of year'

For those who feel like this,'I have the motivation, but my feelings aren't keeping up'I would like to talk about the mechanism behind this and what to watch out for.

Homeostasis

💡 In a word, that is...
'a mechanism that tries to keep the inside of the body in the same state at all times'!

Even if your environment changes,
your brain and body try to return to the 'usual you.'

That is why the motivated actions and the feeling of wanting to put on the brakes clash, creating that hazy feeling.

Actually, this is alsoproof that your brain is working well.

'I'm fired up to do my best in the new fiscal year!' but homeostasis gets in the way 💦

At this time of year (the start of the new fiscal year),
it's like a clash inside you between the 'self that wants to do its best' and 'homeostasis'.

And at the start of the new year, the 'self that wants to do its best' usually wins!

But you know, instead of making them fight,a cooperative relationship between the 'self that wants to do its best' and the 'self that wants to keep things as they are' is what's important!

🧠A request from Homeostasis-chan🧠

Even so, you're thinking 'I have to do my best!', right?
...Or rather, many people feel like 'I have no choice but to do my best!' precisely because it's this time of year💦

But... can you clearly see the goal for that effort?
If there is a goal, is it really worth the full power you're trying to exert right now?

And here, I want you to be especially careful about the time right after Golden Week in early May.
A lot of people really burn out then.

So, I want you to stop for a moment now and just review your goals and your pacing.💡

✧ *ﾟ*❀*ﾟ*✧*ﾟ*❀*ﾟ*✧*ﾟ*❀*ﾟ*✧ﾟ

Make the 'self that wants to do its best' and 'homeostasis'
get along🌈

① First, just decide 'where you want to head'!

When characters have the same goal, even those who were fighting become allies, right?
You know, like in shonen manga!

The 'self that wants to do its best' and 'Homeostasis-chan' might clash at first, but
the moment they see a 'common goal,' they become allies✨

👉So first, it's important to clearly decide 'how far you're going to go'!

② Next, understand your 'breaking point if you push too hard'!

For example...
・Staying up late tends to mess with your mental state
・Being with people all the time is exhausting
・Packing your schedule too tight makes you feel like you'll explode

👉Knowing these 'personal limit lines' is really, truly important!

③ Divide the roles between 'doing your best' and 'homeostasis'!

For example,
・Work "super hard" on weekdays ⇒ "chill on the weekend♨️"
・1 hour of total focus ⇒ 15 minutes of phone time🎶
・Cheers with sweets on days you hit your goals🍰💕

👉 This is how you create a system where both your "go-getter self" and your "protective self" can thrive!

Working hard is wonderful, buttaking time to rest is absolutely necessary to "work hard for real"!

④ Not having motivation doesn't mean you're failing!

That's justyour body and mind trying to protect you✨

So it's okay not to force yourself to work hard!
When homeostasis is working strongly, "stopping your efforts is the right answer"💤

Let's say, "Thanks for today, Homeostasis-chan!" and show some gratitude!
Once you've rested properly, your "let's do this!" self will come back to you🌈✨

Sensitive people may react strongly to "homeostasis."

🌱 Article Summary

This article is for those who are currently trying to "do their best," supporting their motivation while introducing the causes and countermeasures for periods when their feelings can't keep up.

1. Explanation of the mechanism🧠
   The brain's natural reaction called "homeostasis."
   Explaining the mechanism so you can feel that "I'm not the only one."

2. Homeostasis gets in the way💦
   Even though you're finally motivated, homeostasis worries, "Are you sure it's okay to start working hard?"...
   As a result, you're faced with the choice of either moving forward with your motivation or coming to a stop.

3. Value both your "self that wants to work hard" and "homeostasis"✨
   Instead of blindly pushing forward with just motivation, let's make good use of the existence of homeostasis.

4. Countermeasures🌈
   Introducing concrete countermeasures in 4 steps.
   ① First, just decide "where you want to head!"
   ② Next, grasp the "points where you'll break down if you push too hard!"
   ③ Divide the roles between "working hard" and "homeostasis!"
   ④ Conversely, think about patterns where "homeostasis" is strong!

New Life

You have both exciting feelings and anxious feelings, don't you!
But, because it's that kind of season, there are times when your feelings just can't keep up.

Let's value the balance between the self that wants to work hard and the self that wants to protect you, and make sure you don't overdo it so you can keep going for a long time! Good luck!!💪💓