Many of us find ourselves in some kind of vicious circle on a regular basis that we have to work on to get out. Sometimes it's like a continuous cycle where we are motivated for a while, drop out and then have to rebuild things.
There is nothing more powerful for self-motivation than the right attitude. You cannot choose or control your circumstance, but you can choose your attitude to your circumstances.
If you take into account the steps listed below, self-motivation will come naturally when you need it. One of the most beautiful steps is the latter, where it can be extremely motivating if you also know how to help others who have problems or could use help.
A good way to have continuous self-motivation is to implement these 8 steps. Use it to your advantage to build ongoing motivation that you can always motivate yourself with:
Start simple
Keep motivators around - things that can just give you that first spark to get started. This motivator will be the triggers that will remind you to get started.
Good company
Make sure you surround yourself with positive and motivated people. This can be as simple as live chat with peers or a short chat with a friend who is happy to share ideas with you.
Positive and motivated people are very different from the negative. They will help you grow and see opportunities in difficult times.
Keep learning
Read and try to absorb everything. The more you learn, the more confidence you gain in starting projects and tackling jobs that might otherwise fail. To learn ensures that you are constantly stimulated!
See the good in the bad
When you encounter obstacles or challenging goals, you want to get in the habit of discovering what works to overcome them. Almost one stoic thought, but these are the very times when you grow.
Stop overthinking
Just do it - Nike
Just do it. If you find yourself lacking motivation for a particular project, try starting something else. Something small is perfectly fine, then you will develop the momentum to start with the more important things afterwards. Before you know it, you have made steps forward.
Selfknowledge
Keep notes when your motivation is bad and when you feel like a superstar. There will be a pattern that, once you are aware of it, you can work on and develop further. One of the reasons it's good to have a journal to keep up!
Create and repeat a new positive habit
Sometimes the smallest shifts produce the greatest results. When starting a new habit, be it hitting the gym, writing an article, or improving your speaking skills, consistency and repetition is key.
By really doing something new over and over, your brain wires new paths that help you create incremental improvements.
When you want to start a new morning routine, repetition is key. If you want to start with meditate, is the key to sticking with it. Getting ready to run a 5K, the key is to run regularly and build that strength and stamina.
If you're putting off a big project, just start small and do something to move it forward, even if for just five minutes. Work on that project again the next day.
The key is to decide what you want to improve and then work on it every day. Every day 1% improvement can ultimately yield very great results.
Track your progress
Track progress on your projects, tasks or goals. If you keep track of making steps and seeing something grow, you will become and continue to be motivated to keep taking steps.
Help others and boost your self-motivation
Share your ideas and help friends get motivated. Seeing others doing well will motivate you to do the same. Write about your success and receive feedback from readers.
Helping others really helps yourself because it also gradually develops certain skills that become motivational habits.
Once you reach the stage where you regularly help others stay motivated - be it with a blog or talking to peers - you will find the cycle continues where every facet of staying motivated is refined and evolved.
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Sources include Ian McKenzie (link), Lifehack (link), ThriveGlobal (link)
