{"id":451,"date":"2021-04-07T11:24:08","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T15:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/?p=451"},"modified":"2022-07-05T14:59:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T18:59:15","slug":"just-going-through-the-motions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/just-going-through-the-motions\/","title":{"rendered":"Just Going Through the Motions? Here&#8217;s Your Way Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel like you\u2019re living your life on autopilot?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wake up, you do your work, you watch Netflix or scroll through social media during your leisure, and you go to sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this goes on full repeat \u2014 day in, day out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this sounds familiar, you might be just going through the motions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, you could be allowing external circumstances to dictate your life instead of you taking full control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humans as we are, it can be easy to fall into this trap. However, if you\u2019re determined to succeed, you must stop going through the motions and start living an intentional life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/dont-think-too-much\/\">Don\u2019t Think About It Too Much: Your Mantra for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/concrete-thinking\/\">Concrete Thinking: The Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/living-in-bubble\/\">Breaking the Barrier: How to Stop Living in a Bubble<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain%20type%20assessment\">There are 16 Brain Types. What&#8217;s Yours? Take the Assessment for Free.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What \u201cgoing through the motions\u201d means<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-on-autopilot.png\" alt=\"living on autopilot\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-on-autopilot.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-on-autopilot-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-on-autopilot-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-on-autopilot-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the most basic sense, just going through the motions refers to a person\u2019s tendency of simply \u201criding the waves\u201d and just going along to wherever the circumstances will take them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re just going through the motions, you go about your day doing your same old routine with no sense of purpose, enthusiasm, and interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing this and \u201csimply living,\u201d you may be able to survive, but it\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theladders.com\/career-advice\/autopilot-fix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not a sustainable lifestyle in the long run<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Top reasons why just going through the motions can negatively affect you<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/examples-of-going-through-the-motions-.png\" alt=\"examples of going through the motions\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/examples-of-going-through-the-motions-.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/examples-of-going-through-the-motions--600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/examples-of-going-through-the-motions--300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/examples-of-going-through-the-motions--768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going through the motions is not a bad thing at all. In some cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/an.athletenetwork.com\/blog\/autopilot-is-a-good-thing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it works great<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; especially when you\u2019re still trying to figure out how to manage your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it gets detrimental once you get too used to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the reasons why:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>It kills your motivation and inspiration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kills-motivation-and-productivity.png\" alt=\"kills motivation and productivity\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kills-motivation-and-productivity.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kills-motivation-and-productivity-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kills-motivation-and-productivity-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kills-motivation-and-productivity-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, an opportunity inspires us to act. But when we\u2019re just going through the motions, our senses seem to shut down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we\u2019re on autopilot, the things we do each day are usually routinary and are not necessarily aligned with our personal goals. And this will never create a life that we love. Instead, it will create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/productivity\/avoiding-mediocrity-do-you-dare-to-be-different.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">life of mediocrity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is neither fulfilling nor inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/working-on-routine.png\" alt=\"working on routine\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/working-on-routine.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/working-on-routine-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/working-on-routine-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/working-on-routine-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because here\u2019s the thing: doing the same things every day gets you the same results. There will come a time that the routine you love so much will discourage you from going above and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you work with a lack of passion and inspiration, you allow great opportunities to pass you by. This can cause you to miss promotions and any chances to climb the corporate ladder. Or, you would never be interested in building a business that you could call your own &#8212; even if you\u2019re fully capable of doing so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By just going through the motions, you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/addicted2success.com\/success-advice\/9-things-that-stop-you-from-achieving-your-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hinder yourself from achieving success.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>It might cause depression.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/depression-and-going-through-the-motions-.png\" alt=\"depression and going through the motions\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/depression-and-going-through-the-motions-.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/depression-and-going-through-the-motions--600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/depression-and-going-through-the-motions--300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/depression-and-going-through-the-motions--768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been feeling down lately and can\u2019t quite figure out why, then it might be your daily routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably know this already, but living a robotic existence \u2014 wherein most of your time is spent doing mundane tasks in an uninspired manner \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/margiewarrell\/2017\/06\/15\/living-on-autopilot-why-your-default-mode-is-derailing-your-decisions-and-how-to-stop-it\/?sh=13bfedb4f0e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be bad for you.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But did you know that it could be responsible for causing depression?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you spend your days with no purpose, you\u2019re putting yourself at risk of depression. Because one day, you might find yourself dissatisfied with what you\u2019ve accomplished with your life. You might even begin to feel empty inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4 ways you can stop just going through the motions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stop-the-routine.png\" alt=\"stop the routine\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stop-the-routine.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stop-the-routine-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stop-the-routine-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stop-the-routine-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking out of this self-destructive cycle is not easy &#8211; especially if you\u2019ve been doing this for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, there are several ways you can do to address this head-on so you can stop just going through the motions and start taking control of your life. Here are some of them:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Don\u2019t be too complacent.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-goals.png\" alt=\"set goals\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-goals.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-goals-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-goals-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/set-goals-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your everyday life isn\u2019t challenging, it can be easy to become complacent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being indifferent to how you spend your day can cause you to be stuck in a self-induced standstill. And when you do, you hardly make any progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To interrupt this pattern against mediocrity, you must develop a mindset shift. You must fight back against complacency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, you can practice self-forgiveness and embrace making mistakes. Allow yourself to try new things, even if it means making mistakes that you can learn from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train your curiosity and give your mind the freedom to explore new ideas. Above all, remind yourself that life is too short &#8211; to get stuck in a loop your entire waking life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Set goals<\/b> <b>and follow a gameplan.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/follow-a-gameplan.png\" alt=\"follow a gameplan\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/follow-a-gameplan.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/follow-a-gameplan-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/follow-a-gameplan-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/follow-a-gameplan-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re just going through the motions, you are more likely to lose sight of your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, being complacent causes you to be \u201ctoo comfortable\u201d in your current position in life, hindering you from wanting to seek any improvement in your career,\u00a0 business, academics, and even in your relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t go any deeper into that rabbit hole. Take the time to sit down and re-evaluate your life. Ask yourself these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your dreams and goals in life?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you have these goals?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will these goals help you achieve the life you envisioned for yourself?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you do to make things happen?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having goals and a plan to follow will give you a sense of direction and laser-like focus so you can uncover opportunities to reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when you do, you will soon get out of the loop &#8211; of living mindlessly and just going through the motions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/dont-think-too-much\/\">Don\u2019t Think About It Too Much: Your Mantra for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/concrete-thinking\/\">Concrete Thinking: The Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/living-in-bubble\/\">Breaking the Barrier: How to Stop Living in a Bubble<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain%20type%20assessment\">There are 16 Brain Types. What&#8217;s Yours? Take the Assessment for Free.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Live in the now.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-in-the-now.png\" alt=\"live in the now\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-in-the-now.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-in-the-now-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-in-the-now-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-in-the-now-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have control over your life. So, do the right thing. Make the decision &#8212; and take the steering wheel of your life!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to change for the better, strive to be present in everything that you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partake in activities that uplift your spirits and allow you to focus on yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for a walk, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, read a book, meditate, and appreciate the time you spend with your friends and family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing gets you out of the loop better than activities that make you happy and whole. So, go out there and take the time to enjoy life!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Live for yourself.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-for-yourself.png\" alt=\"live for yourself\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-for-yourself.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-for-yourself-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-for-yourself-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/live-for-yourself-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your life is your own. You aren\u2019t supposed to live your life for somebody else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don\u2019t dwell deep into how other people expect you to live your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get rid of these unnecessary thoughts that cloud your mind, you will start to know yourself better. And soon enough, you\u2019ll appreciate life even more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, live life to the fullest! You have every right to be happy and free!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Take the steering wheel and regain control<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/take-control.png\" alt=\"take control\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/take-control.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/take-control-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/take-control-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/take-control-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the back of your head, you know what you want. You have a picture of your ideal life, ideal career, or even the ideal weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re living the motions, you might not be able to get there. You won\u2019t be able to live that picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re just going through the motions, it may not be easy to get out. But if you really want to experience a better life, you need to adopt a healthier and more positive mindset, so you can focus on yourself and your happiness more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust me; all the effort will surely be worth it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/dont-think-too-much\/\">Don\u2019t Think About It Too Much: Your Mantra for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/concrete-thinking\/\">Concrete Thinking: The Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/living-in-bubble\/\">Breaking the Barrier: How to Stop Living in a Bubble<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain%20type%20assessment\">There are 16 Brain Types. What&#8217;s Yours? Take the Assessment for Free.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Now, it\u2019s up to you.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-life-in-a-daze.png\" alt=\"stop going through the motions\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-life-in-a-daze.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-life-in-a-daze-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-life-in-a-daze-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/living-life-in-a-daze-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you been just going through the motions yourself or know somebody who does? Let us know your thoughts below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-468 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/going-through-the-motions-creativity-mesh-683x1024.png\" alt=\"just going through the motions creativity mesh\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/going-through-the-motions-creativity-mesh-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/going-through-the-motions-creativity-mesh-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/going-through-the-motions-creativity-mesh-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/going-through-the-motions-creativity-mesh-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/going-through-the-motions-creativity-mesh.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post may contain affiliate links. 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