Self Motivation: How To Get It
Luckily, there are many good tips on how to develop this skill. Just a few of the many are listed below:
- Don’t be so negative. Great people became great because they were willing to dream and do big.
- Leave your comfort zone. Most people are unwilling to risk embarrassment and possible failure, even at their dreams’ expense. Just remember: Real losers are those that don’t even try.
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. When all of us were babies, we had to learn to walk. Some learned earlier than others, however, it was a process that took time and a lot of falling down. What if you had never made that first step because you were afraid of falling down? The same thing applies to your goals. No matter what they are, you’re going to make mistakes, big and small. The only important thing is that you learn from them and move on.
- Don’t think everything’s impossible. Beatles guitarist John Lennon had an Aunt Mimi who famously told him, “The guitar’s all right John, but you’ll never make a living out of it.” While becoming a famous rock star is one in a million, it still is possible. Otherwise we wouldn’t have so many. Whatever your goal is, make all the proper steps to make it happen. Who knows? Your dream could come true.
- Choose to be happy. Happiness can’t be bought. It’s a choice that each person has to make. 10% of life events happen to you and 90% is your attitude towards them. We’re not talking about blind optimism here. It’s about not walking around as if the world’s on your shoulders and counting your blessings.
- Spend an hour a day on self-enriching activities and hobbies. This means reading meaningful books, participating in various activities, meditating, etc. Anything that gives you something back after you do them can be included in this category.
- Finish what you start. Don’t leave that sweater half-knitted, that boat half-built, and don’t buy that Spanish dictionary and then never learn Spanish. When you finish what you start, you leave yourself with a feeling of accomplishment.
- Live in the moment. You can be here today and gone tomorrow. Every moment is sacred and precious. Enjoy every minute that you have.
- Don’t miss a chance. Many people think that opportunities will just present themselves. For most people, this is not the case. Get yourself out there and advertise why what you’ve got is so special.
via InspirationFeed
