3 Principles of Eternal Motivation
“What do you think the weather is going to be like today?” Mulla’s neighbor asked him.
“Oh, the weather? It is going to be perfect today. Just the way I like it.” Mulla said with great confidence.
The neighbor, somewhat surprised at the response, said, “How can you be so sure?”
“Well, it is very simple. I have learned to love whatever type of weather I get for I have no control over it,” Mulla added, “but staying positive helps me feel motivated all day.”
Motivation — often, many struggle to stay motivated right till the end. It can be the difference between winning and losing, between victory and defeat, between success and failure. Motivation is an attitude, it is a habit. It can be cultivated, nurtured, boosted and instilled like all other habits. Here is how: Read the Rest of This Article »
5 Science-Tested Tools to Keep Motivation High
Are you still energized and excited about your new year’s goals? Research shows[1] that only 64% of people maintain their resolutions after the first month, dropping to 46% of people after 6 months. Moreover, if you look at the course of the entire year, close to 80% will fail in keeping their New Year commitments[2].
The following five simple tools bring the science of human motivation to your finger tips, so you can defeat the stats and stay on track with your goals all year: Read the Rest of This Article »
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything
It’s just one of those days, right? You’re sitting there with a big to-do list and no motivation to get started.
This happens to all of us from time to time. Such a day can struck with no warning. Sometimes even immediately after a highly productive day.
… So now what? What to do to save it and get some work done despite the adversity? Read the Rest of This Article »
3 Ways to be the Architect of Your Own Life
Architects are skilled in planning, design, and oversight. Architecture isn’t just limited to the construction of buildings. For example, often visionaries are architects of their generations. When you look at the leaders of yesterday and today, such as Henry Ford, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, they are architects of sorts. They planned, designed, and oversaw huge transitions that, in many cases, redefined how we function and process reality on a daily basis. Similarly, we can be the architects of our own lives. Here are 3 ways to awaken your inner architect! Read the Rest of This Article »
How to Stay On Track for Your Goals
What big goals do you have at the moment? Perhaps you’re trying to lose weight, get fit, write a book, redecorate the house, or start your own business. Maybe you’re tackling several different goals all at once.
Often, it’s easy to feel motivated and inspired at the start of a new goal: we start new diets on Mondays, or begin new years’ resolutions on January 1st, and things go smoothly for a few days. Sadly, that initial enthusiasm soon wanes – and it’s easy to end up abandoning our goals.
Here’s how you can stay on track with your goals, whatever they are: Read the Rest of This Article »
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