Getting Yourself Back
on Track
Maybe you over indulged on Turkey
Day… I get that… You’re human… Sometimes, all we need is something that can
keep us motivated and get us back on track. I hope the following suggestions
will do just that for you.
Appreciate failure - Many people
find failure a bit too daunting. For them, failing on something – whether it’s
a simple goal or a grand task – is enough to keep them from moving another
finger. For successful people, failure is a teacher. It was difficult and
demoralizing while they were at it. But in retrospect, there is always
something that can be gained from failing.
Don’t get used to failing,
though. Bounce back every time you fail and refrain from doing the things that
had caused you to fail before. Build a string of success out of the many
failures you've had.
Always finish what you have
started - Whether it’s a goal, a project, a book, a movie, a song, or a
sentence…always finish what you have started. Never quit on anything, no matter
how insignificant the thing is. Quitting is a bad habit that supports
procrastination and by extension, the extinguisher of motivation.
Give yourself some incentives -
Accomplishments should always be rewarded. Reward could be anything from a
30-minute break from work or a one-week vacation in a tropical island. No
matter how small or big your accomplishments are, always try to give yourself
some reward. Having something to work for or to look forward to always works to
spark the drive that is often dormant inside you.
Write down your ideas - No matter
how stupid or nonsensical your ideas may seem, they are still ideas and they
can inspire you to think further. When lacking in motivation, the simple act of
scribbling can trigger a part in your brain to be creative, driven, and
imaginative.
Be attuned with your emotions -
Don’t be overwhelmed by negative emotions such as the feeling of hopelessness,
defeat or struggle. Try to channel your emotions to something more positive
such as getting ahead with your work or finishing the task at hand.
Kick that avoidance attitude - A
small percentage of people are allergic to doing something productive. They
prefer to lie idle on the couch while killing their time over a movie marathon.
That kind of existence is miserable. It lacks direction and definitely lacks
that something that can make life a bit more exciting. Not that they have
nothing better to do, but because they lack the drive not to avoid the things
they need and must do. If you feel that you are leaning towards the avoidance
attitude, immediately move yourself out of that rut.
Connect with people - Living in
isolation? It is becoming more common nowadays to lose connection with the rest
of the world because work is shifting from office setting to home setting. Even
while social networking sites are doing their best to make you feel connected,
nothing still beats the good old fashioned face-to-face interaction. So go out,
talk to your pals, connect with people and be inspired.
Define your motivation - What
motivates you? A better life? An accomplished task? A sense of achievement? Weight
Loss? Better Health? People have
different definitions for motivation.
Define yours. Then, begin working for it.
D'Vaughn Bell, Body By Bell,
Personal Trainer/Coach
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