Fuel vs Fire: Motivation & Focus Playbook

“Build your system. Don’t wait for the spark.”

Objective:

This worksheet will guide you through identifying your primary sources of motivation, recognizing distractions that hinder your focus, and creating a detailed action plan to stay motivated and overcome challenges. You’ll reflect on how these factors affect your goals and develop strategies to stay focused and driven.

Section 1: Deep Reflection on Motivation (10 minutes)

What are your top three sources of motivation?
Reflect on what drives you to improve and achieve your goals. Consider both internal (personal growth, ambition) and external motivators (family support, recognition, rewards).

  • Source 1:

  • Source 2:

  • Source 3:

Why are these sources important to you?
Reflect on the meaning behind each motivator.
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Which of these motivations is the most powerful for you right now? Why?
Explain how it’s impacting your actions, short-term and long-term.
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Section 2: Identify and Analyze Your Biggest Distractions (10 minutes)

What are your top two distractions that hinder your focus?
These could be external (tech, social media) or internal (self-doubt, procrastination).

  • Distraction 1:

  • Distraction 2:

What triggers these distractions, and how do they affect your progress?
Think about situations, emotions, or habits that lead to them.
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Section 3: Create a Detailed Action Plan (10 minutes)

What daily rituals can you implement to stay focused and motivated?
Design small, manageable daily habits to strengthen your focus. Be specific.

  • Morning Habit:

  • Midday Habit:

  • Evening Habit:

How will you address the distractions you identified?
Create specific strategies to minimize or eliminate them.

  • Strategy for Distraction 1:

  • Strategy for Distraction 2:

Section 4: Reflection and Goal Alignment (5 minutes)

How do your motivation and distractions align with your current goals?
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What adjustments can you make to strengthen your focus and better align your daily actions with your long-term vision?
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What is the first step you will take today to implement your action plan?
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Final Thoughts:

This worksheet is designed to help you gain deeper insight into what drives you and what holds you back. By reflecting intentionally and creating a clear, personalized action plan, you can take control of your focus, overcome distractions, and build momentum toward achieving your goals.