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Have you ever said you would do something but then never really followed through? Perhaps you were talking about losing a few pounds, quit smoking or find a better job.<\/p>\n

Sometimes you don\u2019t finish or even get started because you don\u2019t know exactly what you want, where to begin or believe in yourself. Then there are times when your mood or feelings about other things prevent you from proceeding, it kills your motivation.<\/p>\n

Motivation is vital if you want to excel. This element comes from within, you have to get yourself going. No one else is going to be able to influence you if you are resistant, so you have to know how to motivate yourself. Learn how to establish and keep momentum during tough times. You are the driving force to get yourself out of a rut, others can help but ultimately you hold the power. If you don\u2019t learn how to trek on during hard times, you will have lost before you\u2019ve even begun.<\/p>\n

At times, motivation is temporary or completely nonexistent. You may have been excited to start something, may be even did a few things then stopped after a while. Only a small few see most things, from start to finish, through regardless of the circumstance.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to getting motivated:<\/p>\n

Prioritize and Focus<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes my lack of motivation comes from feeling overwhelmed. It just seems like too many things are going on at once and I feel discouraged when I try to figure out how to juggle them all. In an effort not to disappoint, we often bite off more than we can chew. End the end, your stress levels are through the roof and the quality of the outcome just isn\u2019t there. When you try to throw all the balls in the air a once, you\u2019re bound to drop a few. Instead you need to figure out what is most important and focus on that goal. Once that is completed move on to the next.<\/p>\n

This sounds obvious, but most people don\u2019t think about it much: if you want to break out of a slump, get yourself excited about a goal. But how can you do that when you don\u2019t feel motivated? Well, it starts with inspiration from others (see above), but you have to take that excitement and build on it. For me, I\u2019ve learned that by talking to my wife about it, and to others, and reading as much about it as possible, and visualizing what it would be like to be successful (seeing the benefits of the goal in my head), I get excited about a goal. Once I\u2019ve done that, it\u2019s just a matter of carrying that energy forward and keeping it going. Visualize, and think about how you would feel after achieving your goal.<\/p>\n

Feel it<\/strong> \u2013 When most people feel depressed they just ride the feeling out. They don\u2019t try to snap out of it. Yes, it is good to let your emotions out instead of bottling them up, but don\u2019t let them take over your life. Have your feelings then realign your focus, place it on other feelings. Like your feelings about your goal. To become motivated you need to ignite it. Use visualization and other forms of inspiration to release your feelings about your goals. Think of what it would be like or how it would feel to have it completed. Take that excited, happy feeling and run with it.<\/p>\n

Always keep it in your mind<\/strong> \u2013 The more you positively think about something, the better the chance it will become a reality. Keep your goal at the forefront of your mind. When I want something and I\u2019m mobile, I save a picture of it in my phone and refer to it as needed. Post pictures where you\u2019ll see them daily, if you\u2019re always on your computer put up inspirational wallpaper, use affirmations. Make a plan to take a small step every day to bring you closer to accomplishment. These little reminders and actions speak to your motivation. Don\u2019t get frustrated with the fact that it isn\u2019t a reality yet, continue to focus on how to will feel when it is.<\/p>\n

Find Support<\/strong> \u2013 If your goal involves change, as many do, it can be hard to go alone. Changing habit or other parts of ourselves for the better can seem impossible. Especially if you\u2019re surrounded by people who do or encourage the very thing that you are working against. Find someone or a community of like-minded individuals, you don\u2019t have to have the exact same goal but maybe the same struggle. You may even connect with someone who has already been down that path and can lend their insight.<\/p>\n

Focus on the good, not the bad<\/strong> \u2013 Cultural conditioning teaches us to be critical and judgmental, focusing on the negative. Don\u2019t think about the difficulties, acknowledge them so that you can plan accordingly but don\u2019t focus on it. That would be the simplest way to destroy your motivation. Focus on the outcome and how it would benefit you. If you\u2019re looking for a job, instead of focusing on the repetitive application and interview process think about what the job will bring you when you get it, financial stability and career growth perhaps. Directing your energy on why you want it and how it will help you will motivate you to obtain it.<\/p>\n

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Lea is a conscious living advocate and personal development coach. She enjoys helping others reach their potential and achieve true happiness. You can get your free guide to personal development at <\/em>http:\/\/www.leadingedgeadvocate.com<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

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