What motivates you? I know a day at the beach with some surf and sand is always a good motivation for me. But, if you are truly trying to do something great, you’ll inevitably encounter obstacles. The more obstacles you encounter, the more difficult it is to keep your motivation at a high level, which keep you from discovering your opportunities. In these moments, you need techniques to fuel and focus your motivation engine. Here are 4 of 8 simple ways you can supercharge your motivation.
1. Focus on the things you can control. The more you focus on things out of your control, the less motivated you’ll feel and the less potential for success will occur. When you focus completely on things you can control, you’ll realize that you can quickly and easily change your situation. Every day, focus on the things right in front of you. Don’t waste your time or energy on things out of your control.
2. Constantly remember your purpose. Why are you pursuing a goal or dream in the first place? What is the big, audacious purpose that motivated you to embark on the journey? More time with your family? More money? Getting the dream job? Helping others? To keep your motivation high, constantly keep your purpose in front of you. Knowing your Why is what will help fuel you in the days when you seem defeated and depleted.
3. Celebrate the small wins. It’s important to keep the big picture in front of you, but it’s also crucial to celebrate the small wins. Remember, you climb a ladder one rung at a time. You’re reaching your goal one step at a time. Celebrating the small wins will allow you to see the progress you’re making and increase your motivation levels. Don’t settle for jumping into the next thing, breathe and enjoy the journey. Otherwise you will never feel you are accomplishing anything.
4. Act first, feel later. One of the best ways to get your motivational juices flowing is to simply take action. If your goal is to read fifty books in one year, sit down and read a book for five minutes. If your goal is to lose 50 pounds, go for a 10 minute walk. It’s common for motivation to follow action. Once you take the first step, you’ll feel motivated to keep going.
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