People seem adept at setting goals, but we don't always meet them. How many times have you set goals for yourself but then haven't been able to achieve them because you've lost motivation along the way? It is much easier to set goals than to make them come true. It all comes down to motivation.
We have to be honest: people have serious problems staying motivated in the things we do. It's so much easier to sit and think about the things we're going to do and then not do them.
To keep us motivated, sometimes we need outside help. That is why we are going to discuss some ways to advance your goals by learning how to motivate yourself. We are not saying that it will be easy, and We are not saying that it will be fast. But we are willing to bet it will be worth it. And the satisfaction that comes from achieving just one of the goals? It's enough to keep us taking small steps towards everything else on the list.
Discover why
To keep perspective of the things you want to achieve, you need to write down some reasons why you want to achieve that goal (such as getting fit). While that may sound obvious, name specific things you want to achieve, Like getting to the third floor without panting, sleeping better or turning down junk food will make it easier to track your progress and keep you motivated, rather than aiming for an abstract goal like "Get healthy" it is better to be more concrete.
You only need 10 seconds
The strangest trait of human beings is how willing we are to remain dissatisfied with our lives. You have an amazing life-changing idea ... and then think of 100 different reasons why you shouldn't do it. Now imagine a life in which each of these amazing ideas becomes reality.
You can follow the 10-second rule: "If you have the instinct to act on a target, you must physically move within 10 seconds or your brain will crash." Initially, your body hates action, but it gets results. The next time you have an idea or an instinct, count to ten and then act. You may just be writing the idea, but you must attach a physical movement to the mental impulse ... For example, start a conversation with someone.
Have a list of things that make you smile
Let's say you don't know exactly what you want. If you just know that you want to start living better, keep an up-to-date list of the moments that make you smile. You can write by hand in a booklet or in your mobile note application. You can write only the things that make you happy, what excites you, what makes you laugh out loud, you choose what you want to write. Think about what makes you happy.
For a while, I would just write moments in my day that really made me happy, was excited about, and got me to where I am now. " If you're not entirely sure what your end game is, try to track down what makes you happy.
On the days that you have to do something that doesn't motivate you too much but you have to do it, look at that list and choose one of those activities that you have written. Do what you have to do even if you don't feel like it and then get motivated and reward your effort by doing some of those things that make you happy.
Take a motivational bath
When you're working toward a goal, it's easy to get caught up in the drudgery of reaching that goal. You start working harder and harder and closer, getting closer and closer to that dream… and before you know it, you've lost sight of what your goal was in the first place. You have a loss of motivation, cut to intense stress, cut to complete personal exhaustion.
In order to overcome any adverse situation and that your motivation is not lost along the way, it is necessary to “bathe” constantly in things that motivate you. How? Create your own visualization board to achieve what you set out to do in life and you can see it whenever you want.
A display board is a collection of affirmations, pictures, and quotes that you keep prominently in your home so you can see it whenever you need it. You should look at this board every day to continually remind yourself why you are doing what you are doing.
Develop gratitude
The moment we open our eyes, we are aware of everything we have to do that day. To keep yourself motivated, check off a few things you're thankful for while you're still in bed.
When we wake up, we are often overwhelmed with what we have to do and what we have to fix, and our focus becomes that. Then, Changing that thought immediately, just recognizing what is good, puts you in a better mindset to face the day.
Start small
Every expert we spoke to recommended establishing a baseline of what your reality is so that you can point to the progress you can actually make. For example, I'm not saying get up at 6 in the morning when you hate mornings ... Instead, try setting your alarm for 15 minutes earlier than you normally wake up, taking a short walk every day, or adding a new vegetable to your dinner. Slow and steady… you win the race.
Use the timer
This is a little brain game that we really like. Set a timer for 30 minutes and do whatever you are avoiding, at top speed. No matter what, stay away from that task. It is better to silence your phone so as not to be distracted.
When the timer goes off, take a 10 minute break and do whatever you want. We don't care, just get it right. Then when those 10 minutes are up, do it again. Keep working for 30 minutes and then 10 minutes of rest, Until you finish whatever you're doing
With these tips to stay motivated and make it really work, you can do anything with more enthusiasm ... Although the first step is wanting to do it, would you be able? Yes of course!