I think what motivates me is defined goals rather than general platitudes about improvement As an example 'Get a better job' is meaningless and hollow. Versus 'finding a job that's more flexible on time would make me less stressed when I need to go pick up my ill toddler unexpectedly from daycare and not worry so much about not being able to come in the following day" makes it clear what the benefit is... the real motivation is. A lens that makes it clear how something helps you in a concrete way will always make you more motivated to keep it up or pursue it than some generalized goal with undefined benefits ... like 'a better' job.