Thursday 28 March 2013

No More Excuses - Motivate Yourself Today

By Hal Neff


You probably know that motivation is one of the keys that determine failure or success. But just realizing does not make it any easier to gain determination. If you think that you're experiencing difficulty effectively motivating yourself, it is time for you to take action. Not tomorrow, but today.

Discovering your motivation is something personal. The ultimate way to find motivation is to check out your options and see something that works for you.

Look at the following strategies to motivate yourself today:

1 . Avoid just going through the motions. One of the reasons you might find it difficult to perform everyday duties is that you get bored. Of course you're going to stay away from something that you discover tedious! You could fight this mentality by adding some depth to your thinking while you are engaging in responsibilities you don't like.

* Brainstorm ways that you can complete the task in a more efficient manner. Then you may compete with yourself to observe how quickly you are able to complete the task in the future. The faster you get it done, the sooner you can go to bigger and better things!

2 . Get spiritual. Do not be frightened to get in touch with your spiritual side. Lots of people discover it highly motivating! When you discover some answers to life's difficult questions, it brings you clarity, and you may be more likely to work harder to achieve your own desires.

3. Set a goal. You may lack enthusiasm because you don't have an objective. When you are not even sure what you are working towards, you'll have problems discovering motivation.

* When you have a large goal, break up the goal into a number of smaller, attainable tasks and set every task as a separate goal. This can help you keep motivation because you're constantly achieving your goals. You will see the results of your hard work!

4. Hold yourself accountable. In order to ensure that you do not stray from your chosen route, assess your progress each week or even every day. Figure out how you can do better the next week.

* If you discover that it's hard to keep yourself accountable, don't be afraid to ask for help. You might enjoy having others check up on you to make sure you stay on task.

5. Think optimistic thoughts. Negative thinking and lack of motivation go hand in hand. You could enhance your motivation by focusing on getting rid of your negative thinking patterns. Substitute negative feelings with optimism and positive thoughts and images.

* When you catch 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 will find it.

6. Make a change. If you think you've tried everything and you still can't get encouraged, perhaps you should consider a life change. Maybe 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 true desires.

* If you are having trouble finding inspiration for everyday duties, see if you can find a way to hire some help.

Always keep in mind 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 motivated, life is more fulfilling. Use these methods to wake up your determination and enjoy the difference!




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