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How to Boost Your Motivation and Enthusiasm

"Life's electricity is enthusiasm." What's the best way to obtain it? You act eager until it becomes second nature." Gordon Parks is a writer who lives in New York City.

By Dilshan madusankaPublished 4 years ago 3 min read

How can you get more enthused?

Do you get excited, driven, and energetic when you start something new, but then lose interest and enthusiasm after a while?

This can happen when you start a self-improvement program, start learning meditation, study a new subject, diet, exercise, or do anything else.

Even if you recognize the value of what you're doing and understand that it's really beneficial, you nevertheless succumb to laziness, as well as a lack of desire, excitement, and self-control.

This is a common occurrence. After the initial rush of enthusiasm, you realize it's too much for you, too much labor and effort, and you'd rather give up. You might even feel obligated to do what you're doing.

I've been writing a lot on improving focus and self-discipline, as well as meditation and self-improvement, and I know that individuals frequently begin with enthusiasm, but their enthusiasm fades with time, and they need a way to rekindle it.

When you don't get immediate results, this is a common occurrence.

It's the same thing whether it comes to losing weight, acquiring a new skill, starting a business, or completing any other activity. People anticipate fantastic results right away, and if they don't receive them, they stop.

The answer isn't to give up.

Work, effort, and time are all required in life.

When your interest and excitement wanes, what do you do?

When determination and self-discipline are in short supply, how do you keep going?

When your enthusiasm wanes, how do you keep motivated?

You may have a surge of enthusiasm and increased energy level after reading a book or article, listening to a lecture, or viewing a movie, but this rarely lasts.

You may recognize the importance of a particular goal or endeavor, but you may lack the inner strength to follow through. Is that not the case?

Negative mental programming, self-defeating habits, and a lack of inner power could all be obstacles.

The majority of people want to improve their lives. This is why individuals purchase books and enroll in classes, courses, and workshops on a range of topics. Nonetheless, they frequently discover that they are not making sufficient progress.

They also notice that their passion and optimism have been replaced with apathy, self-doubt, and low self-esteem.

What can you do to maintain your enthusiasm and motivation under these circumstances?

Short bursts of excitement and motivation are insufficient to do anything worthwhile. You must maintain your desire and inner flame while remaining focused on your objective.

You'll need some tactics to keep you motivated and enthused so that you can accomplish what you've set out to do.

A few suggestions are provided below. You may like reading them, but you must also follow some of them, if not all of them.

1. Consider the significance of your objective.

2. Learn from those who have succeeded.

3. Visualize yourself operating with zeal and zealousness.

4. Never give up.

5. Be patient and perseverant.

6. Saying affirmations over and over

7. There is no such thing as drudgery.

8. a group of passionate pals

Always keep in mind that this is your life, and you are in charge of it. Why give in to procrastination and negative programming? This may not be easy, and there may be roadblocks along the way, but it is surely doable.

Keep thinking about how pleased you'd be if you were successful at what you're doing.

Consider how different your life would be if you could overcome your lethargy, negative beliefs, and negative conditioning.

Whatever happens, just keep your focus on the goal.

Don't rely on bursts of enthusiasm to get you where you want to go.

You must rise up and awaken the dormant abilities within you, rather than giving up.

Never surrender. Even if the going becomes tough and you want to give up, keep going.

Even if you want to quit, keep going. If you follow the advice on this page, your motivation, passion, and energy will skyrocket.

I hope that this brief post has helped you learn how to be more excited.

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