5 Motivational Tips to Get You Through the Day

Your motivation is what pushed you to succeed and determines to a large degree if you are going to succeed or fail. But even the most motivated person needs a little extra help sometimes. When the going gets tough these 5 tips can help you turn the day around and get you back on track:

Focus on Your Goals

Your motivation stands in direct relationship to how clear your goals are, they are the source of your motivation. When you feel down, focus on them, visualize them and think about how great it will be once you have completed them.

Reward Yourself for Finishing Tasks

This is a great technique. Whenever you finish a task or complete a goal, give yourself a reward. It can be a cup of coffee, a 10 minute break, a weekend away…. Anything that gets you motivated. By doing this you train yourself to want to complete the goals and tasks as quickly and efficiently as possible, you will work hard to complete your goals, get the reward and move on the next. Always remember though, make sure you do the job well, you don’t want to have to go back and redo the task you already thought was finished.

Take a Short Walk 

Sometimes you need a break, to clear your mind and get yourself back on track. Taking a walk is a great way to sort your thoughts and refocus.

Remember That When You Are Done, You Are Done

By this I mean that once you have done everything you need to do during the day, you are finished and can go home. That gives me a burst of motivation every time the day starts to feel long, it is up to me to make it go quickly so I can relax.

Call a Loved One for Inspiration

Sometimes we cannot do it alone. Make sure to find a friend or loved one who can help you when you need motivation, who you can call and who you know will tell you that you can do it and that they know you are great. That help really makes a big difference. If you are having a tough time, don’t let that get you down. Refocus and let yourself be all that you can be!

Action Exercises

- Set your goals:
If you haven’t already, spend some time writing down your most important long term and short term goals;

- Determine a good reward that motivates you to complete tasks and goals;

- Talk to someone you trust and ask them to be a source of motivation for you when you need it.

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