Thursday, January 13, 2011

Tips For Staying Motivated

Motivation is an ongoing process that should include every facet of your life. It only takes a little concentrated effort to keep motivated and productive, which can lead to success. There will always be obstacles in reaching our goals and everyone needs a little help maintaining direction.

Have a positive attitude. We are responsible for our own actions and attitudes. When you're around people and things that are uplifting and positive, you feel that way. You have more confidence in yourself, and know you can change whatever needs improving.

Create positive affirmations. The reason for writing goals for your business is the same reason for creating positive affirmations on paper. What you see and hear, your mind will believe. After you've written them down, read them aloud to yourself - and do it every morning. You'll be amazed at what happens. Come up with a set of new affirmations every month. Statements such as, "I'm an important and valuable person," or "I know I'll make good use of my time today." Repeating them out loud everyday at a set time will help reinforce positive actions.

Take time for yourself. Constantly working can make you feel burned out. It's necessary to take time for yourself in order to recharge and keep the creative juices flowing. Take 15 minutes a day to read from a good book. Set aside 2 hours a week to go to a movie or museum. Remind yourself of the reasons why you are working so hard in the first place - to have more time freedom to do what you want.

Keep your "Reason Why" always in view. Put up pictures of your kids close to your computer to remind you of why you are working so hard. Or even the obstacles getting in your way. They should be a reminder of why you don't give up. Don't file your credit card bills away. Keep them hanging in your office as a reminder of your goal to pay them off. If there is someone in your life that isn't supportive, then put up that negative email or picture near your desk. Remember, success is the best revenge.

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