{"id":39482,"date":"2016-03-04T22:42:19","date_gmt":"2016-03-05T06:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=39482"},"modified":"2016-03-07T20:32:36","modified_gmt":"2016-03-08T04:32:36","slug":"stick-goals-youve-lost-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/stick-goals-youve-lost-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stick To Your Goals When You’ve Lost Motivation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the beginning you get excited at the thought of achieving goals you’ve set for yourself.<\/p>\n

You start writing them down, writing out a plan, and listing out habits to adopt.<\/p>\n

Then after a couple of months, a year, or a few years, your motivation hits the ground like a pile of bricks.<\/p>\n

All of sudden you’re no longer motivated enough to keep pursuing it.<\/p>\n

What’s that about? You might ask. Followed by a bit of frustration and confusion.<\/p>\n

The solution? We’ll\u00a0get into that. But before I do, let’s look at the reasons WHY you’ve lost the drive to pursue your goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Your goals aren’t big enough.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Set a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can.” – Unknown<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If your goals aren’t big enough you won’t be excited enough to pursue them. As Jim Rohn said, some people have goals, but they’re so lousy that they’re unexciting.<\/p>\n

I’ll give you an example. If your goal is to lose a pound of weight, raise the bar to 5 pounds of weight. Just imagine what a difference it’ll make.<\/p>\n

If your goal is to close 2 deals this month, raise the bar to 20 deals or more.<\/p>\n

If your goal is to become an athlete, adjust the goal to “become a world-class athlete who’s known in 20 different countries”.<\/p>\n

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2. Your reasons aren’t meaningful enough.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A lot of us would LOVE to be a millionaire, yet aren’t willing to do the work. Why? Because of a lack of strong reasons.<\/p>\n

Materialistic gains like a big house or a big car just isn’t enough to keep you driven.<\/p>\n

The same principle can be applied to your goals and dreams. If the reason you want to succeed isn’t meaningful enough, your motivation won’t last.<\/p>\n

You need more than just a basic reason if you expect to be driven to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n

My reasons for success is to leave a memorable, inspiring legacy behind.<\/p>\n

I want to take care of my family and do the things I care about without limitations.<\/p>\n

I want to make a difference though the work I create and the businesses I start.<\/p>\n

Those reasons inevitably keep me going. What are your reasons? Dig deep and you’ll find them.<\/p>\n

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3. The reward isn’t big enough.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My multi-millionaire goal will allow me to contribute on a tremendous scale. And will allow me to fulfill my purpose in a much bigger way.<\/p>\n

So the reward is more than big enough to keep me going.<\/p>\n

And even If I came up short, I’d have accomplished more than I would have If my goals were smaller.<\/p>\n

If the reward for your goal isn’t life-changing, you won’t be motivated enough to achieve it.<\/p>\n

Goals need to be life-changing, enhancing, drastic and noticeable. Or else the end result will be more depressing than it will be encouraging.<\/p>\n

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Now we’ve covered the reasons WHY, here’s how to stick to your goals when you’ve lost motivation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Redefine your goals.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” – Unknown<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Take a look at your list of goals, or whichever goals you’re focused on, then redefine them.<\/p>\n

Change them. Adjust them a little bit. Improve on them. And make them even bigger, badder, and more meaningful.<\/p>\n

The best way to redefine your goals is to look at the results you want from your goals. And I mean the REAL results. Not just “nice to” have’s.<\/p>\n

Then recreate your goals to match the results you want, and get to work.<\/p>\n

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2. Ask better questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question.” – Unknown<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Don’t just ask questions like – “What are my goals?”. Ask questions like:<\/p>\n

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  1. Who am I doing this for?<\/li>\n
  2. What am I doing this for?<\/li>\n
  3. Why does this matter?<\/li>\n
  4. What is it I truly care about?<\/li>\n
  5. What difference do I intend to make?<\/li>\n
  6. Who will this help?<\/li>\n
  7. How will this improve my life?<\/li>\n
  8. What are benefits?<\/li>\n
  9. Who benefits?<\/li>\n
  10. Is this fulfilling?<\/li>\n
  11. Does this truly align with my purpose?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are real questions you’ve got to start asking yourself. Have a serious think about it. The answers will surprise you, and will be of a better quality.<\/p>\n

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    Share your takeaways in the comments, and share on your social networks!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    —-<\/p>\n

    Theo Ellis is a straightforward blogger who\u2019s creative by nature, and committed to making a difference. He focuses on confidence building and personal development on his blog Just Be Real.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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