12 Ways To Find Your Motivation

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HOW TO BUILD YOUR WILLPOWER

It’s easy to get excited about a new goal or project. The hard part is staying motivated. 

Have you ever noticed how the most successful people never seem to lose motivation? 

That’s because successful individuals have learned the secret to staying productive even when they don’t feel like it.

Because let’s be honest, sometimes you aren’t going to “feel like it.” 

You’re not going to feel like going to the gym, going to work, writing that essay, or getting up an hour earlier. 

PUSHING PAST NOT FEELING LIKE IT

One of the biggest obstacles I’ve faced in adulthood has been overcoming “not feeling like it.” 

I had somehow gotten this misconceived notion into my head that not feeling like doing something was bad. 

Not only was it bad, but scary. 

“It’s not that some people have the willpower and some don’t. It’s that some people are ready to change and others are not.”

James Gordon

You see, our brains are powerful things, and these recurrent negative thoughts had begun to ingrain themselves deeply into my subconscious. 

Not only did I not want to do specific tasks, but I was also terrified to do so.

Little things that shouldn’t have been a big deal became HUGE!

Until I realized something, it’s okay not to feel like it. That doesn’t mean the world will fall apart. 

It merely meant that healthy habits were needed in order to keep moving forward. 

8 WAYS TO FIND YOUR MOTIVATION EACH DAY

“How do I stay motivated?” Seems to be a question that plagues many.

It’s easy to get excited, but how do we learn to follow through?

1. FIND YOUR “WHY” 

Within each goal, there is a “why.” It is essential to determine your “why” as you embark on your goal journey. 

Without a clear “why” it is too easy to lose motivation or forget what should be driving you toward success. 

Ask yourself,

• What inspires you?
• What are your strengths?
• Where can you add the most value?
• What equals success to you?

I recommend writing your answers down.  

2. DEFINE YOUR GOALS 

Setting a goal is one thing, actually defining it is another. 

To reach any goal, you must create an actionable plan. 

A great way to do this is by creating a 5-year plan!

A 5-year plan will give you a clear map to keep you motivated as you set out to accomplish your goals. 

Having a clear goal plan also helps you track your progress, which is a powerful motivator when it comes to goals. 

For a more in-depth look at how to create a 5-year plan, be sure to check out my new article Creating The Perfect 5-Year Plan. 

3. GET EXCITED 

Excitement and enthusiasm are imperative for developing long-term motivation.

If you aren’t thrilled about your new goals, chances are, you won’t achieve them. 

So get excited! 

Make a vision board or write your goals out somewhere you will see them often! 

This should help you stay pumped and continuously remind you why you are doing this. 

4. TAKE ACTION 

Nothing will happen without taking those first few steps.

That first step is always the hardest.

Once you get going (Creating positive habits and continuously following a healthy routine), things get easier as you begin to build self-discipline. 

Mel Robbins talks a lot about how to take action when we don’t feel like it. She discovered a fantastic trick, which she calls The 5-Second Rule. 

In her book, she teaches you how to increase your willpower and move before your brain has time to talk you out of it. 

A family member showed me this book a few years ago, and it completely changed my life. 

This book is the reason my husband and I own two homes by the age of 25, why we both work from home, and why we have been able to create such a relaxed lifestyle. 

If you haven’t read Mel Robbins The 5-Second rule yet, you really should! 

She also has an amazing training course you can take!

5. CREATE LASTING HABITS 

When it comes to improving motivation, one of the most important tools we have access to is the ability to create lasting habits. 

How can one create a lasting habit? 

Well, a habit is defined as a task that is performed regularly until it practically becomes second nature. 

The point of creating healthy habits is to get used to doing certain tasks each day that will bring you closer to your desired goals.  

Habits and goals go hand in hand. You simply cannot have one without the other. 

6. ACCEPT THAT LOW MOTIVATION DAYS HAPPEN

YOU WILL HAVE BAD DAYS. 

Everyone does. 

The difference is, not everyone lets those days hold them back.

Successful people accept what they cannot change and take control of what they can. 

If you are having an off day, try turning the day into a day of self-care to help get yourself back on track!

7. ACT AS IF 

Behave as if you have already achieved the life you want, and the rest will follow!

8. VISUALIZE YOUR DREAM LIFE 

Visualizations can undoubtedly help you stay motivated!

Picture the kind of life you wish to have, the type of person you want to be, each morning.

Entertaining these positive and uplifting thoughts is a fantastic motivator.

9. EXPRESS GRATITUDE

Expressing gratitude is the perfect way to keep a positive mindset, which is key to staying motivated! 

Try journaling, or listing things that you are grateful for out loud.

It’s much harder to feel sorry for yourself after completing a list of all the things you do have. 

I do both.

I recite a daily gratitude list in the mornings with my affirmations as well as periodically listing things I am grateful for in my bullet journal. 

10. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO MOTIVATE YOU 

I talk about this a lot, but that’s because it is SO important. 

To be successful in life, you must remove toxic people from your life.

It is said that you become the five people with which you spend most of your time. 

Take a look at your inner circle.

Are those people conducive to your goals? Or are they hindering your productivity and motivation?

11. CONSUME INSPIRING MEDIA

I’m talking, books, ted-talks, podcasts, and music. 

A great way to stay motivated is to intake inspiring content. 

Which is why I start every morning by listening to motivational audiobooks or podcasts as I get ready in the morning.  

Creating the proper mindset every morning will help you set out to accomplish each day with a sense of purpose. 

12. UNDERSTAND IT ISN’T FAILURE IF YOU LEARNED SOMETHING

As Thomas Edison so wonderfully put it, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

It is so important that we acknowledge our mistakes and allow them to push us toward our goals. 

CONCLUSION 

No matter the goal, it will require patience and commitment.

So get excited, be creative, and stay consistent! 

And remember, you aren’t always going to “feel like it” but just keep going.

YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!

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What are your biggest motivators?

I’d love to know! Let me know in the comments below. 

Have a bright day!