Motivation is great- when you have it. But sometimes it slips away like the proverbial thief in the night.
Just ahead you’ll find some GenuLines tips to bring the motivation back where it belongs.
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6 Hacks to Keep Your Motivation Going Strong
So you got motivated recently. Maybe you saw an awesome speaker or got a stinging dose of honesty from a friend or family member.But initial motivation often fades…so here are a few ways to keep it going strong.
1. Remember the pain points
In sales lingo, pain points are problems that come about when the solution offered is not taken. Try to keep in mind all the things that could or will happen if you don’t stay the course.
For example, if you were once motivated to go running three times a week. Think about what will happen if you don’t give your heart the exercise it needs.
2. Don’t play leapfrog
Feelings of motivation can sometimes slip into the category of finding the next high. Don’t bounce from goal to goal.
Instead finish what you start before getting motivated about something else. Let’s say you enjoy language and made a goal for yourself to learn French.
Learn it before you switch to learning German, and then Italian, or whatever else.
3. Know Thyself
When you try to reach goals that other people set for you, your motivation can wane. Take a look at those goals.
Make sure they’re yours…not goals that other people want you to achieve. If they’re not, you may want to set them aside and reassess where you’re going.
4. Visualize
Picturing realizing your goal is a big help in motivating you to succeed. And it has some awesome side effects.
The positive energy you give that imagery will affect you at a subconscious level. The mental affirmation that you can achieve it will do loads for your self confidence.
This will also also help you stay the course.
5. Let go of stuff beyond your control
When it comes to motivation, it can be easy to give up because things don’t’ go according to plan. Learn to let go of things beyond your control. If you don’t they’ll reduce your motivation to succeed.
6. Get organized
If you want to stay motivated, you need to work a little bit to keep the motivation alive. If you don’t it’ll slip under the radar.
Motivation will be just another feeling unless you crystalize it. Put your goals on the calendar and make an action plan.
JohnK 8-31-2020
Overheard: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing–that’s why we recommend it daily.” ~ Zig Ziglar
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