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What Will It Take To Motivate Me?
If
You Feel Challenged For Motivation
Motivating yourself to do something can be
difficult. Whatever it is that you need to get yourself to
do, it takes work. It can be challenging to get your self in
the mood to tackle large tasks or jobs. Breaking down your
jobs into smaller steps, keeping track of your chores and building
a sound support system are just a few ways to stay motivated.
The next time you find yourself challenged for motivation,
try the following suggestions.
If you set
goals, you will find it is easier to motivate yourself.
Maybe you are trying to loose weight or exercise more. Maybe
your ultimate goal is to organize you house. Whatever it is,
set goals, and make sure to write them down. By seeing your
goals written down in a list, it may be easier for you to tackle
one at a time. Sometimes big goals will take small steps to
reach the end. As you complete one goal you can then cross
it off your list. Seeing what you have accomplished will help
you stay motivated to keep working towards your goal.
In order to stay motivated, try to get
excited about your goals or job that you need to accomplish. Washing all the windows
in the house or doing twelve loads of laundry certainly does
not sound exciting, but think about the positives. Think about
how accomplishing those goals will set your mind at ease and
leave you free to do the things you really want to do. Focus
on the feeling that the end result will give you and work towards
that. If you are trying to stop smoking, keep in mind how much
money you will save on cigarettes or how much better you will
smell when you do not smoke. With those ideas in mind, it is
easier to stay focused on your goals.
Find what you love
to do and try to incorporate that in accomplishing
your goals. Maybe that laundry is not what you love, but some
good music can get you going. Or perhaps, losing weight is
difficult, but you know you love walking the dog for exercise.
Knowing what motivates you is the key to keep you going when
you are working towards a certain goal.
When you are challenged in motivating yourself, try to build
a support system. Your friends, family and supportive co-workers
can all help you stay motivated. Surround yourself with those
that can give you pep talks and talk you through the rough
times. You can even check into web-based communities that can
offer you a lot of support while trying to reach your goals.
Another good idea for keeping yourself motivated for a task
is to set a timetable. Take steps to accomplish certain parts
of your job in a certain amount of time. If you need to clean
out the closet, you may not be able to do it in only one day,
but you can do it in small steps. Maybe go through all the
clothes in one day and go through the shoes the next day. By
setting a timetable and sticking to it, you are less likely
to become overwhelmed when you have a big task ahead of you.
In addition, when you are feeling challenged and need motivation,
think about the future. Consider how you would feel later in
your life if this particular goal is never reached. Is this
something that you feel strongly about accomplishing for your
life’s goals? While cleaning out the closet may not affect
your life long-term, maybe getting those boxes of pictures
organized will. Perhaps you will feel like a failure if you
never finish writing that novel or never get your degree. When
you think about your goals long-term, you are more likely to
feel motivated to accomplish your goals.
Last of all, it is important to reward
yourself after you
have accomplished you goals. If you lose twenty pounds, reward
yourself with a new dress or pair of jeans. After you spend
weeks getting your house organized, celebrate by having company
over. It does not matter what you choose to reward yourself
with, but knowing that something good waits for you after a
long task will help you focus and stay motivated.
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