In my last post, I considered how important it is to regularly take breaks, recharge your batteries and make time for you. But conversely, it can sometimes be difficult to motivate yourself. If you want to motivate yourself today, follow one of my top 5 tips:
1. Find your inspiration - surround yourself with people who inspire you or read an inspirational story. Talk to people who you respect and admire, and discover what will inspire you to move forward in your life.
2. Remain positive - if other people are getting you down, focus on the positives in your life, remember the good things, the thank-yous, the encouraging comments and thoughtful appreciation.
3. Think about what you enjoy in your life - if you are unhappy at work, consider what aspects of it you like. Remember what attracted you to the job in the first place, what you enjoy and appreciate, and how it benefits other parts of your life. If you can't think of anything, it is time to do something today!
4. Focus on what you want to achieve - set yourself a goal and put it somewhere where you are reminded of it everyday. If you know what you want to achieve, you can then take steps in the right direction.
5. Take baby steps - when you have a large goal or project to accomplish it can appear impossible to achieve, so break it down into baby steps. What do you want to achieve within the next two weeks? What steps can you take to move you closer to your target?
In which areas of your life do you want to increase your motivation?
Saturday, 2 August 2008
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