inspiration? or motivation? I find that inspiration mostly makes me daydream of all the wonderful things I'm "going to do". I find I usually need motivation t

inspiration? or motivation? I find that inspiration mostly makes me daydream of all the wonderful things I'm "going to do". I find I usually need motivation to get them done. I find that precursors to motivation, for me, are be happy and get a good nights sleep. [EDIT] let me add more to the "be happy" issue. It doesn't well describe things. Software is never "finished". One technique I have learned to coupe with this un-motivating feel of something never being done is to find simple things that give me pleasure that have a fixed ending. For dinner tonight I made a tasty hand crafted sandwich. It took 10 minutes to make and 10 to eat. I enjoyed it and felt satisfaction for a job well done. Then I went back upstairs and was productive. Some people find jogging or other exercise a great method. It has a clear ending and you feel good.