Mar 30, 2013

No Excuses - Motivate Yourself Today

By Hal Neff


You probably know that motivation is one of the keys that determine success or failure. However , just realizing does not make it any simpler to obtain motivation. If you feel that you are experiencing difficulty properly encouraging yourself, it is time for you to take action. Not tomorrow, but today.

Finding your motivation is something personal. The simplest way to find motivation is to explore your options and discover something that works for you.

Evaluate the following methods to motivate yourself today:

1 . Avoid just going through the motions. One of the reasons you may find it difficult to do everyday tasks is that you get bored. Of course you're going to stay away from something that you find tedious! You can beat this mentality by adding some depth to your thinking while you are participating in tasks you dislike.

* Brainstorm ways that you can complete the work in a more efficient way. Then you could compete with yourself to see how quickly you can complete the task in the future. The quicker you get it done, the sooner you can move on to bigger and better things!

2 . Get spiritual. Do not be frightened to get in touch with your spiritual side. Many people discover it highly encouraging! If you find out some answers to life's tough questions, it provides you clarity, and you might be more likely to work harder to achieve your desires.

3. Set a goal. You may lack motivation because you don't have an objective. If you are not even sure what you're working towards, you will have trouble discovering inspiration.

* When you have a large goal, break up the goal into a series of small , achievable tasks and set every task as a separate goal. This can help you maintain motivation because you're continuously reaching your goals. You will see the results of your hard work!

4. Hold yourself accountable. In order to make sure that you don't stray from your chosen path, assess your progress every week or even every day. Figure out how you can do better the next week.

* If you discover that it's difficult to keep yourself accountable, do not be scared to ask for help. You may enjoy having other people check up on you to make sure you stay on task.

5. Think optimistic thoughts. Negative thinking and lack of determination go hand in hand. You can increase your motivation by concentrating on getting rid of your negative thought patterns. Substitute negative feelings with optimism and positive thoughts and images.

* When you find yourself feeling down, make an extra effort to seek the silver lining. It's always there. If you take the time to look hard enough, you'll find it.

6. Create a change. If you think you have tried everything and you still cannot get encouraged, maybe you should consider a life change. Perhaps there is a reason why you're feeling this way.

* If you do not feel inspired to work toward your own major life goals, consider a few alternatives which may be more in line with your own true desires.

* If you're having problems finding enthusiasm for everyday tasks, see if you can find a way to hire some help.

Always remember that "the time is now. " Put procrastination into your past and you'll feel happy and accomplished at the end of the day, instead of stressed out or regretful.

When you're encouraged, life is more fulfilling. Use these methods to awaken your enthusiasm and enjoy the difference!




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1 comment:

  1. Who doesn't have problems in life? Everybody has. One should not think that he can't do something. If he has a will power, nothing in life is impossible.

    Nice blog post. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.

    Regards,
    Mark Duin
    Motivational Speaker

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