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Do Not Give Up

How to Keep Yourself Motivated

By bidenPublished 4 years ago 5 min read
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1 . Remind yourself of your objectives. When we dedicate time to a specific task we set short and medium and longer-term objectives. Be sure to keep your goals achievable, so you'll not be disappointed when you fail to meet the goals. It doesn't mean you can't be pushed and push yourself, but when you're not pushing yourself to push yourself, then you're not really achieving the goal. If you lose sight of the goals or goals, you could feel less motivated than If you constantly checked to see how far you're getting in the entire process. Tracking your goals and keeping track of your progress can keep you focused every day and the day out.

2 . Make weekly checkpoints to monitor your performance. Everyone should know how well they're keeping up with their goals if they wish to remain inspired. If you notice that you're on the right track or even excelling each when you review your progress, then you will feel inspired and satisfied that you're making progress. 2. If you notice you're not meeting your goals, this could be the boost that you require to bring you back to where you want to be.

3 . Make sure you be rewarded each whenever you meet your goals for the week. It could be as easy as an ice cream bowl after a hard, long week of exercising or as satisfying as an excursion to the spa to reward your efforts. Any reward that will keep you motivated is the one you ought to be offering yourself.

4 . Give yourself breaks. Sometimes, even the most committed people can become overwhelmed. It is possible that you are exhausted, and a much-needed break could be exactly the thing you're looking for. If it's your fitness objective, perhaps consider a three or four-day vacation in lieu of your usual two or one-day rest. If you are at school, you shouldn't attempt to finish all the work you need to do in one go and spread it throughout the week or the day as much as you can.

5 . Don't over-exaggerate yourself. Everyone falls short sometimes. If you don't reach your objectives during the week, you can take this as a lesson. Be sure to meet your next goal before the deadline and utilize the time saved to finish your work. So you're on track even when you've taken a knock. It's not all about the force you strike or how hard you can take a tough hit and continue moving forward. Don't dwell on the failure and take it in as a natural event, and continue working towards your targets.

6 . Watch and read motivational stories or speeches. Everyone needs good encouragement once at a time. Keep your spirits up with YouTube videos with inspiring moments, so that you immediately feel a surge of determination to strive for more. Here are some examples of the easily-found inspirational media:

7. Eliminate your distractions. Find out what is driving you to put off your work and then eliminate it. You can sell it or place it in a storage container. Get rid of it. Dispose of it. You won't be motivated if you're spending your time.

If you're spending a lot of time sifting through the web you should install a "productivity" extension to your browser. These extensions are free and permit you to block specific websites, and set time limits to allow you to browse for pleasure.

8. Raise your stakes. Be accountable to yourself and the people around you. Create personal consequences for yourself if you fail to behave. Throw out some tasty cookies you've saved or give a donation to a charity. Let your family members and relatives about the things you're planning to do. If you don't perform those things they'll be aware, and you'll be embarrassed and now you have an incentive to start!

Note down your notes to keep you on track or put a reminder in your smartphone that reminds your every twenty minutes about the task you must complete. It might be annoying enough to force you to do it.

9. Take some caffeine. You are the only one who knows what the appropriate line is regarding dosage - one person's usual morning cup of coffee could make another nervous and distracted throughout the day. Moderate or low doses can cause you to feel focused, alert, and focused.

If you've got an addiction to caffeine, that is, you require caffeine in order to function then you could be no good!

Avoid more potent stimulants unless your doctor has prescribed them for a particular health issue. They can cause a lot of habit-forming when used in a reckless manner.

10. Move your body. Do a run for a few minutes or perform some jumping jacks or even a shadowbox. Even a light exercise routine can alter our moods by making us feel energetic and energetic. Exercise has been proven to reduce depression and low self-esteem, both barriers to personal motivation.

11. Break your task into manageable pieces. If you're struggling with severe issues with motivation breaking a large project into smaller ones makes it easier to handle mentally. Since we feel a sense of satisfaction when we complete every step of the process it can increase motivation significantly. Sometimes, all it takes for gaining the motivation to complete the entire project is to finish the first basic step.

12. Surprise yourself. Even the most enthusiastic people are prone to apathy and lack of action if they are forced to complete tedious repetitive tasks for months or weeks for months. Get rid of the monotony by engaging in spontaneous and unconventional actions. Make sure you create unpredictability in your mind even if you don't know exactly what you'll do next. This will ease the psychological stress of having to work daily. Here are some ideas to try:

Take your lunch break in an area with beautiful views.

Play an unplanned soccer game with your friends or colleagues.

You can surprise your colleagues with cooking at home.

Take a companion or partner to a night out in the city regardless of whether there's a celebration or event.

Change your style. Develop a completely new look and then watch for reactions from your family, friends and colleagues.

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About the Creator

biden

Stifled wordsmith re-embracing my creativity. I like to write stories that tap into raw human emotions.

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