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Want to keep your cat motivated? Try some of these toys!

[edit] Steps

Tie a piece of string to a small object, such as a ball with a bell in it, or a fake feather. Most things will work. Then either tie the other end onto something high, or just run around holding the free end. Most cats love this toy.
Rip off a small piece of tissue paper. Put one or two cat treats in the center, then wrap the treats up in the tissue paper. Either tie a piece of string around it and hang it somewhere, or just give it to your cat. The treats can also be substituted by catnip (live leaves work best.)
Tie a few pieces of ribbon, feathers, or anything else you can find to a long piece of string. Then hang / tie the string somewhere so that the feather/ribbon side is down.
It's teaser toy time! This toy is very simple. Get something stick-like, such as a wooden dowel, then tie a string onto one end. Tie a feather onto the other end of the string. Now, pick up the stick-like thing,and wave the feather around your cat.
Watch your cat play!

[edit] Tips

If you're using a teaser toy, lift it higher and higher as the cat gets more eager to catch the feather.
Try attaching several strings, each with a feather/ ball, to the main string, if making the first toy.