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Right now, I'm living somewhat comfortably--out of college, working and spending within my means--but I'm trying to change careers and move out of my parents' house.

I have a plan for how I'm going to do this, but some days and some weeks, I find myself completely drained of the desire to do anything. I can scrape through my daily routine, albeit poorly. On these days, I'll gain no ground in things like sending out my resume, emailing contacts for graduate school, etc. On the days when I feel motivated, I feel like I'm investing in myself and my future. On the days when I'm not, I feel like my goals are insurmountable.

It's frustrating because I feel like I should be motivated to pursue my own happiness. My assumption is that everyone has "empty" days like that, so...if I'm right to assume that, then how do you motivate yourself to do what's important? Is it just habits and autopilot? Do you have some motivating words for yourself or turn to friends?

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"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson