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Article Series: Motivation
What Will It Take To Motivate Me?
Motivation
plus a Goal equals Success
If you are looking for a way to be successful
in whatever you do, you may be struggling to find the best
formula to help you do so. The truth is that it takes two main
components in order to be a success in anything. The first
component is motivation and the second is goal setting. In
order to be successful, you need to have a balance of these
two components. Without one, the other is useless. There are
many people who are great at setting goals and then follow
up with no motivation. They tend to get confused when they
rarely meet their goals. It can be difficult to have the right
balance. If you are someone who wants to be a success but will
continue to get lost along the way, read more to figure out
what you can do to get on the right track.
Finding Motivation
Motivation is a difficult thing to stir up on your own. We
are often motivated naturally to do things. For instance, when
we are hungry, we are motivated to find a place to eat. When
someone says they lack motivation, they are not being honest
with themselves. Everyone has motivation inside of them. The
difficult part may be funneling your natural motivation supply
to specific goals you have in mind. Once you know how to motivate
yourself, you will find it easier to stay on task.
Each person can be motivated in a different way. Some people
work great on a reward motivation system. In this system the
participants reward themselves each time they meet a goal.
If you are trying to lose weight, then you can reward yourself
with a new outfit each time you meet a goal in your plan. If
you are trying to spend less, you can reward yourself with
a night out each month you follow your budget exactly. Many
people respond well to this type of reward system, especially
if they were raised in a home that practiced the same system.
Setting Goals
Along with finding your motivation, the other equally important
aspect of being a success is learning to set goals. The most
important thing to remember when setting goals is that you
should always set realistic goals. Be aware of your capabilities.
It is fine to push yourself a little, but if you create goals
that are not realistic, then you will likely give up trying
to meet them. Often people who set unrealistic goals are capable
of the goal itself, but are exhausted at trying to reach it
all at once.
With many goals, like weight loss goals, you should break
them up into smaller goals. You can work on part of the goal
at a time. For instance, if you want to lose 100 pounds, it
can be difficult to stay motivated with that huge number in
mind, especially when the average person can lose a few pounds
a week. Try setting a weekly goal of losing two pounds. If
you exceed that goal then you can celebrate, but you may find
that each goal is right on target. The less pressure you put
on yourself to succeed, the easier it will come.
When you do set a goal, make sure that you are constantly
reminded of your goal. You can tell those around you of your
goal so you will feel accountable for following through. You
can also create notes to post around your home, office, or
car in order to help you keep on track. No matter what your
goal is, it must be remembered each day. As creatures of habit,
we can easily train ourselves to be successful and meet our
goals. When we are constantly focused on the goal at hand,
we will be better able to do so.
When
you put 50% motivation and 50% goal setting into something
you can guarantee you will succeed. Remember that everyone
has the ability to be motivated. Each person may require a
different technique, but we can all be motivated just the same.
Also, be sure to set goals often. Reasonable goals are those
that you are capable of meeting. Never push yourself too hard
with your goal or you might risk getting burned-out and quitting.
Creating a balance between motivation and goal setting is the
key to all success however, so keep trying and you will get
it right!
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