Waking up every morning and deciding that we will not go out and spend money is not an easy task. It takes a lot of motivation to look at the money we have as a way to get out of debt rather than a way to have something we want. But somehow, after a year at this, I m still holding strong and I think I owe a great deal of gratitude for the people/things that motivate me. There are the sources of motivation that started me on this journey Back in April of last year, I sat down and wrote a list of 10 things that keep me motivated to become debt-free. I still do all of those, but as the days are turning into years I am finding that I zero in on certain ones. Like the sources of motivation that are always there My son. My husband. My mom and dad. Those four people are more than my family, they are the reason that I can do things when I set my mind to them. They are my inspiration for so many things in my life. Whether it s trying to be a good person or paying off our debt - they are right there with me with unconditional love. They make me want to succeed. Then there are the stories of others Whether it s stories from other bloggers who are now debt-free or those who are working towards it. I look to their stories for inspiration. Then there are quotes I love quotes and one of my favorites is this one here. It s amazing what the written word can inspire you to do. Then there are times where I look everywhere for some motivation I look at things differently now. Every movie or show I watch or story I read I look for inspiration. Like how a horse is inspiring me to reduce our debt or how a chipmunk is being frugal. Last, but definitely not least, I have this blog This blog has played a major role in our debt reduction. Writing about our finanical situation daily keeps me focused and the comments of others help to keep me motivated. I do want to see the day I can come on here and write in huge bold all cap letters that I am credit card debt-free. I want to go outside and shout it. I want to hug a stranger on the street and tell them I am credit card debt-free. Okay, maybe I won t hug a stranger, but it will be a very happy day. Now that I ve shared where I get my motivation what about you? Would you like to share? Share This ...read full story