Having the drive to persevere and motivate through the difficult moments—and there will be many such times along the way—is what separates success from failure. If only the enthusiasm and drive shown at the beginning of the trip persisted throughout. Instead, motivation hits the floor when it’s least expected—at moments of insecurity, missteps, and diversion—which is the exact opposite of where it should be. It depends on how tenaciously you can persevere during the difficult moments.
Start small.
Start small
This is important to motivate. Set manageable, manageable, and simple goals. – Do you want to run 8 kilometers? Start with a straight 1 km, 2 km, or even 4 km.
Need to shed 10 kg? Begin with 2 kg.
Need to spend the weekend studying? begin with the following hour.
You’ll surprise yourself with what you can do if you start small and with a goal that is within your grasp.
That is a pledge. Which leads me to… Nearly all objectives will be accomplished eventually.
Celebrate your wins.
Celebrate your wins
According to research, celebrating your accomplishments will inspire you to achieve success in the future. This is why it’s so important to sprinkle tiny, attainable goals along the way to your final objective. Keep a list of your accomplishments and refer to it frequently. It’s easy to lose sight of your progress. Have something tangible to refer to in order to be able to perceive the glowing light of your accomplishments. When they illuminate behind you, what is in front of you will also light up.
Build anticipation.
Delay starting for a while. Set a day that is a week or two in the future—or more, if you like—and put it on a calendar. This will give you the opportunity to plan out your strategy, including your achievable short-term objectives. By the time the date arrives, you’ll be fully committed, focused, and energized to achieve your goal, which you will do.
The 20-second rule.
This one comes from Shawn Achor, a Harvard researcher on happiness. There may be times while you work toward your objective when you simply don’t feel like doing what has to be done. Don’t let that derail your plan. Those times will come, but tomorrow will be better. Have a 20-second rule in place to reduce those delays. This is how it functions. Within 20 seconds, the moment of distraction passes. That is all it takes to decide to divert from your intended course of action and engage in online shopping or go down the rabbit hole of Google. Spend twenty seconds more getting to the negative habit or item that will obstruct your way to your objective.
Talk yourself into something easier.
Talk yourself into something easier
This one comes from Shawn Achor, a Harvard researcher on happiness. There may be times while you work toward your objective when you simply don’t feel like doing what has to be done. Don’t let that derail your plan. Those times will come, but tomorrow will be better. Have a 20-second rule in place to reduce those delays. This is how it functions: Within 20 seconds, the moment of distraction passes. That is all it takes to decide to divert from your intended course of action and engage in online shopping or go down the rabbit hole of Google. Spend twenty seconds more getting to the negative habit or item that will obstruct your way to your objective.
Self-talk in third person.
According to research, when people refer to themselves in the third person, they accomplish more. Instead of saying “I can accomplish this,” say “You can do this.” Though the precise explanation is unknown, it may be because, when we were young, success was defined by hearing someone tell us, “You can do this!”
Change ‘I can’t’ to ‘I won’t.
When times are harsh and “I can’t” statements are being made, replace them with “I won’t.” There is no other option when you say “I can’t.” “I won’t” makes the choice entirely your own. It depends on how capable you are to answer “Can you?” or “Can’t you?”
Then you? Depending on your decision, will you or won’t you?
Never contrast your beginning with another person’s middle.
Never contrast your beginning with another person’s middle
This is a massive one. Comparison is a life-sucking troll and will skittle you off your path before you can say, ‘worse than’. Don’t compare. Learn. Watch. Grow. But don’t compare. Perhaps others are doing something similar to you but nobody will be doing it like you. Your path will be different, the point you’re at will be different and your ending will be different. Different. Not less than.
Don’t let one missed day derail your progress.
We’re only human. Along the way towards a goal we’ll stumble. It’s inevitable. And it’s okay – completely okay – so don’t let it be the thing that makes you throws your hands in the air and turn your back. Think of it as a break, not a failing. Miss one day and then get back to it – don’t let one day roll into two.
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