Motivation|| Get Motivated For Success
Motivation
Introduction
Who doesn’t want to be more
motivated in life so we can accomplish everything that we want while still
having the fire burning inside of us? This is usually easier said than done.
Finding your motivation is
sometimes like trying to find an elusive unicorn, one that everyone is trying
to get a hold of and only a few of the fortunate ones are able to accomplish
this. However, this doesn't have to be the case.
Motivation is like a muscle,
and it can be cultivated and pushed to grow and become much stronger with just
a few simple applications and a few minor changes in your life. With the right
positive changes in your lifestyle, you will benefit on many .
GET MOTIVATED FOR SUCCESS
What is Motivation
Motivation is the force that
guides you to do what you do. It is the reason behind all of your actions. What
you think, do, say, and act on is all inspired and originated from somewhere.
Have you ever taken the time to ponder over the source of all that you do?
It isn’t just the actions, but
also the repetitions of your actions that are driven by motivation. When you
are motivated enough, you are able to accomplish your goals and achieve
everything you’ve set out to do.
Motivation
Source of Motivation
The truth about motivation is that it requires more than just saying to
yourself that you want to make more money or that you want to get a task done
so that you don't have to do it anymore. This isn't motivation, but instead,
they are the reasons for having to do
- Family
Having a sense of family can be
a source of intense motivation and is one that has taken root within our lives
for centuries. The sense of honor and duty that you have to your family can
lead you to achieve success in the goals that you have set out to accomplish.
This sense of family is something that many people take to mean something
tangible beyond anything else that could inspire them.
- Glory
Gaining glory is a profoundly
personal desire that encompasses a lot of motivational sources that are within
people. Perhaps you need to accomplish things in order to find validation that
is lasting and powerful.
If you are the kind of person that seeks praise and power for the
accomplishments you've achieved, then glory might be an extremely powerful
motivating factor for you
- Developing Healthy Morning Habits
One of the best ways to start
your day off with enough motivation to accomplish your daily goals is to
develop healthy morning habits and start your day off on a positive note. When
you can train yourself to develop healthy habits, you will find that your
energy levels through the day have increased dramatically.
This will result in getting the extra boost you need to make you feel
that you are ready to take on your day. You want to be pumped and ready to go,
so that you can focus on the tasks that you need to accomplish that day.
If you can commit to devoting
your early mornings to work on self-improvement, you will be much less likely
to skip the routing.
Motivation
by
working on your self-improvement in the mornings the rest of your day will be
more productive.
- Gain More Exposure to Natural Light
The first thing that you should do in the morning is open your blinds
and curtains to allow more natural light to flow into your room. Your body is
programmed to wake up to natural light. If it is during the winter and it’s dark
in the mornings where you live, then you may need to get up and turn on the
lights.
- Washing Up Ritual
When we take the time to wash
in the morning, this helps our brain realize that the day has begun. To get the
most out of the washing up ritual, try to incorporate these steps into your new
daily morning routine. When you first wake up:
1.
Wash your face with hot water and a facial cleanser.
2.
Finish up with a splash of cold water.
3.
Take a short shower. Don’t worry about washing your hair or using soap, just
get your body wet.
4.
Dry off and get dressed in fresh clothes.
5. Brush your teeth and rinse
with mouthwash.
- Get Hydrated
After you’ve finished your washing up ritual, you need to make sure that
you get yourself hydrated by drinking at least one, eight-ounce glass of water.
If you enjoy a strong cup of coffee in the morning, that's fine, just make sure
you also drink a bottle of water with it, so you don't become dehydrated
- Get Your Body Moving
If you want to stay motivated
throughout your day, then you need to get your brain running effectively. In
order to do this, you need to get your heart pumping. To get your heart pumping
first thing in the morning, try one of the following quick exercises:
•
• 25 jumping
jacks
•
• 25 wall
push-ups
•
• Three yoga
poses
•
• Quick 10-minute
walk or jog
Make a Connection with Your
Passion
Every morning, choose to
participate in an activity that will energize you are you ready yourself for
your hour of self-improvement. You can use the energized activity as a bridge
to your hour-long activity.
What Not to Do in Your Morning
Ritual
Some habits can quickly kill your energy and motivation, so it is best
that you avoid doing things like looking at social media sites first thing in
the morning, watching TV, surfing the internet, interacting with others, and
wasting your time with morning gossip.
Focusing on Self-Improvement
Once you've gotten to the point
where you have your energizing routine down, the next step that you will want
to take is planning out your hour of self-improvement.
You should try to commit to at
least one hour every morning to work on your self-improvement, however, if this
won't work with your schedule, then you should aim for 30 minutes. You can
begin with a 30 window, but you might eventually find that you can increase
this time to a solid hour.
The main thing that you want to
focus on is that you are setting aside time in your morning to dedicate to
completing a life-changing activity that will increase your motivation for
success. Many people find that they are able to stay focused on their
changing
activities for 45 to 60 minutes, but find that their motivation and focus drop
after an hour.
Focus is an essential aspect of
this commitment. There are too many of us that spend too much time multitasking,
and not spending our time just focusing on a single task at a time. It has been
shown in several studies that we are actually more efficient when we tackle one
thing at a time.
They also show that we tend to
learn better when we are focused exclusively on one thing at a time. Focus is
indeed essential when you are trying to change your habits and improve your
life.
This step in the process will
require you to choose an activity for your self-improvement time that will have
an impact in reaching your goals. Some people will try to take on two goals at
the same time, like losing weight and taking cooking classes. However, as
stated before, trying to work on two targets at a time won't work.
You need to focus on just one
of your goals at a time, at least until you get to the point where you feel
comfortable taking on another target. For example, perhaps you can start by
taking a cooking class that will teach you how to prepare healthy meals
properly.
Learn Something New
You may want to utilize your
hour of self-improvement time participating in activities that you will enjoy
while learning something new. Perhaps you have an interest in learning how to
paint using watercolors.
You can use your self-improvement time to learn the various techniques
needed to create watercolor paintings. You'll spend this time improving your
art skills. You can take a course for beginners in drawing or read a book that
will walk you through the process and necessary steps to help you get started.
Increase Your Spirituality
You may be at a time in your
life where you feel that you are in need of some improvement in your
mindfulness and spirituality.
You can increase your
spirituality in a number of ways, but here are a few suggestions on how you can
spend your morning self-improvement hour.
• Read spiritual
texts and take notes on what inspired you.
• Spend time
meditating or praying.
• Practice
mindfulness techniques by observing your own breathing and tuning into the
quiet sounds of the early morning.
• Write down ten
blessings.
• Walk around in
an area where you gain inspiration.
• Write down ways
that you can give back or participate in charity projects and organizations.
Increase Your
Physical Activity
You may want to think about joining a workout class if your goal is to
increase your physical activity. If you are overweight or haven’t done a lot of
physical activity lately, you may want to start with an activity that is done
in the water.
Build Up Your
Confidence
A huge motivation killer is a lack of confidence. If you want to
increase your motivation, then you will have to work on your self-confidence.
Here are some activities that can help you build up your self-confidence and
increase your motivation.
Motivation
Trading Bad Habits for Good Ones
Most of us have a terrible
habit or three that we would like to change or trade in for a good habit.
Instead of procrastinating with your long list of never ending excuses as to
why you can't trade in your bad habits, perhaps it may be time to make the
trade.
If you want to increase your energy levels and motivation, then having
some good practices are sure to help you improve your motivation so you can
finally achieve your goals.
- Yoga
Practicing yoga is a healthy
way for you to get physical exercise, as well as improving your mindfulness. It
is an exercise that you can choose to do at home, or you can join a local class
with a friend. Joining a class with a friend will help to keep you motivated to
continue your yoga practice.
- Meditation
Regular meditation practice is
an excellent form of exercise to give both your body and mind a positive energy
boost. There are different kinds and levels of reflection that you can start.
As with yoga, this activity is something that you can do either at home or in a
group or class setting.
Decrease Stress and Increase Energy
You may not know this, but
stress is actually a chemical reaction, a hormonal chemical reaction, that
occurs in your body because of a perceived threat. During a threatening
situation, hormone cortisol appears in your blood, causing your heartbeat to
increase. Stress at one time was humanity’s lifesaver.
However, the link that stress has to motivation is incredibly complex.
For example, when motivation kicks in so that you can finish your project by
its deadline, one will naturally feel a bit stressed.
- Be Present
With today's 24/7 connected
world, we tend to forget that we should slow down and just be present at the
moment. Take five minutes to focus on only one behavior with awareness. When you
are out for a walk, notice how the air feels on your face and how your feet
feel when they hit the ground.
Learn to enjoy the texture and taste of each bite of food. When you can
slow down and spend time at the moment and focus on your senses, you will start
to feel less tense.
- Laugh Out Loud
Having a good belly laugh
doesn’t just lighten the load mentally, but it also lowers cortisol, your
body’s stress hormone, and boosts chemicals in your brains called endorphins,
which help your mood. Lighten things up by tuning into your favorite sitcom or
video, reading comics, or talking with friends who make you smile.
- Turn on the Music
Research has proven that
listening to soothing music can help to lower your heart rate, lower blood
pressure, and contribute to reducing anxiety. Take some time to create a
playlist .
favorite songs or nature sounds and allow your mind to focus on the
different instruments, melodies, and singers in the piece.
- Be Grateful
To help you remember everything
good in your life, keep a gratitude journal. Being grateful for what you have
in your life will help to cancel out the negative thoughts and worries that you
might be experiencing. Use your journal to savor the good experiences that you
encounter daily.
Conclusion
There are so many things in
life that can quickly kill your motivation, making it hard for you to
accomplish your goals and get everything in life that you desire. The tips and
suggestions throughout this book are meant as a way to help you boost your
energy and jump-start your motivation.
you need to develop a game plan that is going
to work for you. This will include altering your daily diet and choosing
healthier foods and improving your physical activity and mental health.
By creating a better life, both mentally and physically, as well as
emotionally, you will be more likely to succeed in achieving your goals.
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