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Motivation/Satisfation Matrix

In the transition period of my early twenties I've been thinking a lot about being content, satisfied, motivated, and risk taking. What I've arrived at is a matrix to help me organize my thoughts and emotions into one of four mindsets. Being type A, this is me creating a way of thinking about thinking.





I kept asking myself questions about my long term goals, my ambitions, my desire to live a balanced life and sacrifices in the short term. I asked myself what my realistic propensity for risk taking was. What I'd be willing to give up, and what I'd be giving it up for.
I may not be able to answer those questions but this matrix helps me evaluate my headspace at any given time. Am I satisfied or unsatisfied? Am I motivated or unmotivated. I don't want to be unsatisfied and unmotivated. The optimal combination to me will always be striving to achieve satisfaction and motivation. But if I become unsatisfied, I should remain motivated. Under no circumstances should I become unmotivated, and if I do, then I need to readjust my priorities.

The answers will be arrived at in time, with experience, continual contemplation and reflection, but this matrix will remain a constant way for me to be truthful with myself in answering those questions and finding my path.

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