Motivation is hard to come by. The first 20 minutes of a project is the hardest, but once you're in there it gets better.
Now to get started. I see what others are doing, and either like it and want to do the same, or I am thankful I don't have to deal with their issue/challenge/situation and am free to do as I choose. I may choose to watch TV (a lot), or waste away in front of the computer (all winter) but at least I have the option.
Setting goals and forcing ones self to do things is tough, but you always feel better when you've done it and even better when someone you meet wishes they could have done that!