For lots of us, we have started different projects and few weeks or months after, we lose steam and discontinue the project. No one is celebrated for thinking he wants to start attending a university, the person that is celebrated is the one that graduates from the university.
Like we say in the youth service, morale has gotten really low. People just fag out so easily. Why is this the case?
Motivation has become a popular term nowadays. There are a google number of life coaches, motivational coaches and speakers, and motivational books and articles. What exactly is motivation? Why do we need to get motivated?
Motivation is a driving force. If I will borrow the words of Terry G, a Nigerian musician, motivation is ginger. In order to accomplish anything, you need a driving force, otherwise nothing will happen. A wish is not strong enough to make you take action. A wish is a feeble desire. Only a strong desire can drive you forward, to act and accomplish aims, goals and dreams.
In order to get motivated, you need to know exactly what it is that you want. I mean, you have to have a fixed desire. Know what you want. Have a strong desire, and to be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish your goal.
It easier to display motivation in connection with short-term goals. for example, if you want to read a short article, there is enough zeal to finish reading the article. When it comes to long-term goals, it is not always possible to sustain the motivation for a longer period of time. Sometimes, knowing that what you are about to do is a marathon 'drains' one of energy. This is why it is wiser to start with small goals, and after gaining experience with being motivated, you proceed to bigger goals. Start with short stories before you move to bigger books.
Motivation has much to do with the emotions and the imagination, which means that if you want to increase it, you have to work on your feelings and imagination. Like a wise man once said, its what you know about that you would want, get lots of information about your desire or dream.
So how can I get myself motivated and pumped up?
1. Think and analyze your desire, to find out whether you really want to achieve it, and whether it is worth the effort and time. Is the juice really worth the squeeze? Ask yourself that question.
2. Make your goal very clear. Writing it down will help. Write the vision down, make it plain.
3. Think often about your goal or desire. What a man thinks about often really is who he is.
4. Visualize your goal as already accomplished, and shut your mind to doubts and disbelief. You gain nothing from doubts and worries, so no need for them.
5. Read books or articles about the subject of your goal. You only achieve as much as you know about your dream.
6. Read about people who have achieved success. Success stories inspire even the most uninspired.
7. Think often, about the benefits you will gain by achieving your goal. This will increase your desire and motivation
8. Visualize, and think about how you would feel after achieving your goal.
9. Repeat positive affirmations such as: "I have the desire and inner strength to achieve my goal". Repeat this affirmation often, with attention and belief.
10. Start taking small steps toward your goal right now. Don't wait for the right opportunity and time. Create the right opportunity for yourself.
Motivation is the steering wheel of the vehicle of your success...see you at the top.
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