Motivation is often thought of as random – one day you are motivated and have a burning drive, the next day you are burned out and thoroughly uninspired.
I’m crying foul on that notion.
Motivation is like any other skill. It can and should be developed and trained in such a way that you can learn to rely on it at a moments notice.
1. Immerse Yourself.
In order to stay motivated on a daily basis you must immerse yourself in the things, places, people and resources that inspire you.
Examples:
In order to stay motivated you must consistently be about your muse – training your mind to work efficiently and effectively towards your goals..
2. Slow Down.
The world tells you to go fast, work constantly, get there now. Too often you are in perpetual high gear with no thought of slowing down and, yes, “smelling the roses.”
Ways to slow down:
Slowing down a bit allows your body, mind and spirit to recharge and regenerate the energy needed to stay motivated.
3. Learn to Power Through.
This may seem like the exact opposite of secret #2 – it is. The truth of the matter is that sometimes you need to slow down and other times you need to suck it up and power through. Just like slowing down, powering through is a tool in the motivation tool belt.
Sometimes burnout is an illusion. In some cases it is a simple excuse.
The skill needed here is the ability to know when it is time to focus, push and work through a project or goal.
In these cases, the accomplishments reached when you have decided to not accept the excuse of being tired and powering through are often monumental personal achievements.
Remember – staying motivated is about training yourself in a skill. Use these three secrets in your training.
Stay motivated!
What secrets can you share about what you do to stay motivated?
