I have faced this so many times before and it is during this time that we are so tempted to give up or stop, or start another project that has got me motivate and excited. So what can I do to stick through and not give up, even when it is tough? I have found these 6 tips that will help to stay motivated:
Get motivated every day.
Zig Ziglar was once confronted about being a “motivational speaker.” The guy said to him, “You guys come and get people hyped up and then you leave and the motivation goes away. It doesn’t last, and then you have to get motivated again.” Zig reminded the gentleman that baths are the same way but we think it is a good idea to take a bath every day!
It is true that motivation doesn’t last. We have to renew it each and every day. That is okay. It doesn’t make motivation a bad thing. We simply have to realize that if we want to stay motivated over the long term, it is something we will have to apply to ourselves each and every day.
Have a vision for your life.
The root word of motivation is “motive.” The definition of motive is, “A reason to act.” This is your vision. You have to have a vision that is big enough to motivate you.
Once you have a vision, you should have a plan on how to get there and work that plan. Your vision must be rewarding to you as that will motivate you. The Bible says that people perish from lack of vision. Many dreams die unnatural deaths because there was not a clear vision and plan to get there.
Fuel your passion.
Much of motivation is emotional. I don’t know quite how it works but I do know THAT it works. Emotion is a powerful force in getting us going. Passion is an emotion, so fuel your passion. “Well, I like to work on logic,” you may say. Great, now work on your passion. Set yourself on a course to have a consuming desire for your goal, whatever it is. Do whatever you can to feel the emotion and use it to your advantage!
Work hard enough to get results.
You can build on your motivation by getting results. The harder you work, the more results you will get and the more results you get, the more you will be motivated to get more. These things all build on one another. If you want to lose weight, then lose the first few kilograms. When the belt moves to the next notch you will get fired up to get it to the notch beyond that!
Remember to set yourself reachable targets. If we set targets to high we may fail to reach it and this will discourage you. Eat that elephant one bite at a time.
Put good materials into your mind.
We can never say this enough – listen to good material, whether motivational or sermons. These will help you learn and grow. Stories of successes motivate me to get my own successes! Read good books. Read books that teach you new ideas and skills. Read books that tell the stories of successful people. Buy them, read them, and get motivated! Buy great music and listen to it. Fill your mind with uplifting material that will encourage you and help you grow. “Be changed by the renewing of your mind…”
Ride the momentum when it comes.
Sometimes you will just be clicking and sometimes you won’t. That is okay. It is the cycle of life. When you aren’t clicking, plug away. When you are clicking, pour it on because momentum will help you get larger gains in a shorter period of time with less energy. That is the Momentum Equation! When you are feeling good about how your work is going, ride the momentum and get as much out of it as you can!
So NEVER GIVE UP! Don’t quit on your vision. Do what you can to keep yourself motivated and moving forward. Sometimes you may need to shake to dust of failure off your feet, and then take the next step in the right direction.
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