There are numerous psychology models and theories that explain why we do what we do, such as how we respond to incentives, accomplishment theories, etc.
I think of motivation as a form of excitement. So, how do you stay motivated in a straightforward approach that works every day? Here are ten ideas.
1. Take a break; you deserve it.
The only way we can perform at an optimal level is to create time for rest. The moment you know you can`t take any time off is usually when you need it most. So take that long-delayed vacation, and return to your business with renewed enthusiasm.
2. Keeping your cards close to your chest is a good idea.
Finally, are you going to run that marathon? Are you looking forward to your new diet? Are you bursting at the seams with excitement about your new project?
Good. Keep your thoughts to yourself. It's a bad idea to announce your intention to accomplish these achievements. Resist the impulse to take advantage of the flood of Facebook likes and adoring remarks.
Your brain will be tricked into thinking you've accomplished something by the good feedback you receive from your network.
3. Face death and define your legacy.
Death is a powerful motivation. We are trapped in meaningless activities. When we are just going in circles, they make us feel that we are getting things done.
Knowing that you have limited time on this planet helps to improve your concentration. Everything we do is one more step in defining our legacy. This may seem like an exciting gesture, but both can be powerful motivators.
4. Celebrate small victories, no matter how small.
Small victories seem trivial. Celebrating these victories helps develop positive habits. By teaching everyone around you how to win, you break the inertia of mediocrity. They have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this emotion. Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani even implemented what he called "awesome bells." Every time something amazing happens, it sounds (you guessed it).
5. Reduce the size of your to-do list by half.
Cutting your ambitious to-do list in half will give you more room for success. Knowing that you'll be able to finish the list is motivating.
6. Take it easy on yourself.
Stop comparing your life's achievements to those of your neighbor. The tale you make up in your head will never be as good as reality, and reality will never be as horrible as the fiction you make up in your head.
There are a lot of people who are wiser than you. You have liberated the instant you accept this concept. You are free to explore. You are free to pursue your passions. You are free to disregard what they do or how they do it to concentrate on you.
7. Change the way the brain perceives new habits.
In the past week, I started to get up two hours earlier than usual. Instead of seeing it as two hours less, I fell asleep. I saw it as two hours of my day, allowing me to add a full working day every week.
8. Accept the loopholes.
We live in a culture where we have accumulated fans on Instagram and likes on Facebook. It is an overwhelming idea to think that our lives are not perfect. The brilliant Facebookization of our lives can create the danger of success.
Sharing failure and admitting failure is your powerful motivation to overcome failure. Get over emotions instead of venting them on others. Then keep doing something more constructive. Sharing these fragile moments can also foster deeper connections with peers.
9. Pursue your passion (sort of).
Discover something you enjoy doing and master it. The fulcrum of quality and passion is where success lives. But be cautious. Make sure you can make a living doing what you love.
I enjoy playing the guitar. When I play music from the movie Frozen, my daughter is ecstatic. It's entertaining. I'm enthusiastic about many things that I know I'm not really good at and can't possibly make a livelihood doing. I'll never make it as a rock star.
10. Focus.
I heard an account about Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Gates' father at a dinner gathering. When asked what the most crucial trait for success today was, they all said "Focus" at the same moment.
Because they hadn't prepared the answer, they all smiled and joked at each other. We're all bombarded with text messages and emails. These don't just work snarls anymore.
The deluge of information distracts us wherever we are, 24/7, thanks to the minicomputers we carry in our pockets.
So put your phone down, quit stalking your ex-lover on Facebook, and get to work.
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