There are two main motivating factors: avoiding harm and pursuing growth. If you are more motivated by avoiding harm, then you'll want to boost the negative consequences of not acting; if you are motivated by positive outcomes, then you'll want to focus on the benefits of your actions.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/are-you-a-firefighter-or-a-dreamer
You decide what meaning the events in your life have to you.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/you-can-find-meaning-in-whatever-happens-to-you
Asking where you see yourself in five years is a good exercise to determine both where you're going and what you want to be doing today to reach your desired future state.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/where-do-you-see-yourself-in-five-years