Motivate Yourself

“The true measure of success is how many times you can bounce back from failure.” Stephen Richards

Motivation is the power that activates the engine of success, and moves you to act and do things. It is a driving force that propels you to accomplish anything, everyone needs this driving force otherwise nothing will happen. A wish is not strong enough to make you take action. A wish is a weak desire. Only a strong desire can drive you forward, to act and accomplish your dreams and aspirations.

Motivation has become a popular term today. There are many motivational coaches and speakers, and motivational books and articles. Why do we need all these external push? They inspire us to go beyond the call of duty to do more than we have to in other to achieve our goals and aspirations.

How can we inspire other people and ourselves to be self motivated? Its also called “Empowerment” The management definition of empowerment is “get it done” The type am relating here is about feeling empowered, that happens when you are self-motivated. Always sit back, reflect and be mindful of the choices before you and talk about being a success, always be self motivated for success.

A motivated person is a happier person, more energetic, and sees the positive end results of whatever projects they have to complete. Do you sometimes feel motivated and energetic when starting something new, but later loose interest? This happened because you lacked enough motivation to continue. Know exactly what you want in life and go after it with all you have.

Here are some tips to Increase your motivation:

1. Think and analyze your desire, to find out whether you really want to achieve it, and whether it is worth the effort and time.

2. Make your goal very clear. Writing it down will help.

3. Think often about your goal or desire.

4. Visualize your goal as already accomplished, and shut your mind to doubts and disbelief.

5. Read books or articles about the subject of your goal.

6. Read about people who have achieved success. This is quite inspiring.

7. Think often, about the benefits you will gain by achieving your goal. This will increase your desire and motivation.

8. Visualize, and think about how you would feel after achieving your goal.

9. Repeat positive affirmations such as: "I have the desire and inner strength to achieve my goal". Repeat this affirmation often, with attention and belief.

10. Start taking small steps toward your goal right now. Don't wait for the right opportunity and time.

Motivation is all you need to move you towards your success and accomplishments in every area of your life so lets make self-motivation a way of life.

By Hilda Oti.