People Who Put You Down

If you are surrounded by people who always put you down, they could be killing your motivation. You want to avoid these types of people at all cost and realize that it isn’t about you; instead, they are merely insecure and are most likely afraid of other’s success. To avoid a lack of motivation, eliminate these people from your life and create a healthy environment.

Negative News

Most of the news that we read about today is either sad or just plain bad. With natural disasters, random innocent victims being killed, and corrupt politicians making headlines, it’s a small wonder why people lose their confidence and motivation. While you may be attracted to the bad news and drama, you want to try and avoid upsetting yourself further and killing your motivation.

The Past

There is no sense in worrying about things that have already happened. Whatever has happened has happened, and you can change that. Living in the past and being upset about things that you did or didn’t do can quickly kill your motivation. You might want to try to remember that everything that was meant to happen was entirely made to prepare you for a life that you’re meant to live, so do everything you can to remain present.

The Future

The future is one of the biggest motivation killers. Too many of us tend to overthink things and over analyze everything, which leads our expectations to get out of hand. No one can predict the future. The best thing that you can do is embrace uncertainty and just continue to do your best.

The Chase

Often we go awry when we have our eyes on the prize, so much so that we are blinded to everything else in our lives. Be it love, money or status; you need to realize that there is a fine line between having a goal and having an obsession. You have to enjoy the process and have some fun on your path to achieving your goals.

These are just five things that can quickly kill your motivation. Avoiding these motivation killers will keep you firmly on the road to success. 

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Set Small Goals

It’s great to have big goals and big dreams, but you need first to start small. You can achieve smaller goals over a shorter period and will help you keep your motivation. With small, measurable goals, the end is always in sight, which means that you receive the payoff much quicker. Along with setting small milestones, you have to make sure that the goals you set are measurable.

Develop a Mantra

A mantra is nothing more than a verbal statement that helps to reinforce a positive mindset. Mantras can be extremely useful when it comes to keeping your spirits high and your motivation up. You should come up with a statement that resonates with you. Start your mornings off repeating your mantra aloud to yourself.

Commit Publicly

It’s easy to slack off and lose motivation as an individual. We are all quick to procrastinate, let ourselves off the hook, and find justifications for giving up on our goals. Commit publicly to your goals by sharing them with your family and friends. Not only will this provide a support system for you, but it will also help you feel more accountable for reaching your goals.

Create Routines and Rituals

When it comes to increasing your motivation, it is essential that you create daily rituals that will help to keep you inspired and moving forward toward achieving your goals. Since these rituals can differ from person to person, you’ll need to experiment until you find something that works for you. Whatever daily routine that you choose, you want to make sure that it encourages peace and happiness.

Face Your Fears

Fears come in all shapes and sizes and are one of the biggest reasons why people give up on their dreams. Facing your fears will give you a great sense of accomplishment, and it will allow you to broaden your horizons. You can only get rid of your fears by conquering them, so you should meet them head-on.

If you want to increase your motivation and achieve success, then you should incorporate these five simple ways for improving your motivation into your daily life.

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Habit #1 – Wake Up Early

One thing that you can do to boost your motivation is to start getting up earlier in the morning so you can start your day stress-free. People who wake up early on a daily basis tend to consume fewer calories, have a better family life, are in a better mood, and can stay productive throughout the day.

Habit #2 – Drink Water

The first thing you should do upon waking is drink a glass of water to help you stay hydrated throughout the day. This is a proven way to improve the efficiency of your digestive tract, supports your metabolism, freshens your breath, and can aid in weight loss as well.

Habit #3 – Remain Unplugged

If you’re someone who needs to check their smartphone immediately upon waking, this habit can lead you to a reactive mindset and naturally tune you into a defensive state. Avoid the temptation to check your smartphone for a few hours after you wake up so you can begin your day with a calm and peaceful state of mind.

Habit #4 – Review Your Daily Goals

One of the first things that you should be doing in the morning is reviewing the daily goals that you set for yourself the night before. These should be goals that you can accomplish throughout the day that move you toward the bigger goals in your life.

Habit #5 – Practice Meditation

Practicing meditation and optimism when you first wake up can help you to relax your mind and body so that you can start your day a bit healthier. Be grateful for what you have and stay positive to help you reach your goals.

Habit #6 – Exercise Daily

To increase your motivation, you have to improve your physical health. Spare a few minutes every morning to incorporate a simple exercise routine. This will help to improve your health, maintain the proper flow of blood through the body, and boost your muscle strength, and can improve your productivity throughout the day.

Practicing these six habits every morning will help to boost your motivation so you can accomplish all your goals.

You Lack Confidence

One of the most common ways you can sabotage your motivation is by not believing that you can do it. Having a negative mindset can be destructive to your motivation and your work. If you are given a task at work and automatically assume that you are going to fail, you will end up avoiding starting the job for as long as possible. If you want to maintain your motivation, you need to be able to believe in yourself.

You’re Impatient

In this world of instant gratification, one of the main reasons people give up on things is because they don’t see the results fast enough. It is hard to keep putting the same amount of effort into something when the results aren’t immediately evident. Motivation often falls to the wayside if the results of our efforts aren’t seen in a few weeks. To keep your motivation, you have to remember to be patient.

You Don’t Know the Meaning of No

When your to-do list is a mile long, it can be easy to feel unmotivated. You need to learn how to say no to things when you don’t have the time or if you don’t feel comfortable doing it. Being able to say no will allow you more time to focus on those projects that you feel confident about and able to complete. To maintain a sense of control over your life, it’s okay to say no to things. Feeling in control will help you feel more motivated and confident in accomplishing your goals.

You Are Too Easily Distracted

Someone emails you a link to a funny cat video and the next thing you know you’ve spent the last several hours surfing the web and looking for random cat photos. Distractions come in many forms, but most types are harmful to your motivation. Distractions usually happen when you’re overwhelmed, bored, or disinterested in accomplishing your tasks. To avoid sabotaging your motivation, disconnect from the Internet, avoid answering emails and phone calls for a period. This should allow you the time to complete your tasks without disrupting your motivation.

The power to stay motivated remains with you. By avoiding these common pitfalls, you can maintain your motivation and accomplish what you set out to do.

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