What’s the best way to motivate yourself?
For some the big question, this time of year is, how do I STAY motivated? I started, but how do I finish?
Maybe for you, it’s even just the late afternoon and you’re searching for ways to motivate yourself.
No matter where you are on the journey to achieving your goals, motivation plays an important role.
Motivation gets you started, motivation can keep you going, and motivation helps you follow through.
Table of Contents:
How to Get Motivated:
- Finding Your Why
- Focusing on The End Result
- Meditating on Your Goals Daily
- Writing Your Goals, Then Break Them Down
- Quick Wins, Rewards and High ROI
- Creating Habits and Setting a Schedule
- Having Supportive Accountability
- Practicing Positive Self-Talk & Love
- Being Passionate and Personal About Your Goals
Perhaps right now you’re waiting to feel motivated enough before you can even get started.
So, what do you do motivate yourself when you’re not feeling it?
How do you get started when you’re simply, just not motivated enough?
When you’re in the “honeymoon” period of your goal the excitement of your new goal is still fresh and motivation is easier to find. But as the weeks and months roll on, it gets harder and harder to get started.
Search no further for the best motivation tips and tricks.
It’s All You Boo has enlisted the help of the top motivation experts to answer all your questions about how to motivate yourself. Each expert featured in this collection of “get motivated” advice shares actionable tips and advice that you can easily apply to your life today.
Going deeper than traditional advice on how to get motivated, they share how you can find your why, focus on the end result, use quick wins, create new habits, use rewards and several other inspiring ways to motivate yourself.
We asked 54 Motivation Experts, “How do you motivate yourself to reach your goals?” Here’s what they had to say about how you can get motivated today.
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Finding Your Why
What’s your why, your purpose, the reason you have this goal? Motivate yourself by finding your why and determining the purpose behind your actions. This collection of how to get motivated advice, shares how your why motivates you.
Sarah, Loving Little Dixie
“My number one tip for sticking to your goals is to determine your why.
There is nothing more frustrating than starting a new year with a long list of things you want to accomplish, then coming to the end of that year and realizing you failed to accomplish anything on the list.
Take time to reflect on the kind of life you want to live and determine what it is going to take to get you there.
You do not want to waste your time on a goal that does not propel you toward the life you desire.”
👉🏽 Loving Little Dixie’s mission is to encourage other moms like you to live wholeheartedly and find joy in the here and now. Sarah shares How to Find Your Passion and Set Goals that Matter.
Krista Aoki, Reroute Lifestyle
“When I write my goals down, I also think about the transformation I desire.
Why am I setting this goal? What results do I want to create for myself? This helps me define my purpose.
For example, as I grow my business, I think about the end result I want: to have the freedom to work from anywhere. Whenever I get burnt out, I reevaluate my to-do list, change my environment, and think about my purpose to get re-inspired and motivated.”
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Fana Gijimani, Happy Nifty Life
“I have a vision board where I keep a collection of what evokes a sense of purpose and joy in my life.
When I lack motivation, I go back to it and reflect on those ultimate goals I wrote down. It’s a really powerful, literally visible tool that helps me stay on track. I can’t imagine staying consistently motivated any other way.
Even though listening to and reading about other people’s stories of success can somewhat inspire motivation, it’s not my story. I personally find real motivation when I focus on and remember my very own ‘why’.”
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Katie Campion, My Sweet Home Life
“Motivation to reach my goals comes from constantly thinking about the why.
Why do I want to achieve this goal? Is it because I think it’s something I should do, it looks good, or everyone else is doing it? If that’s the sole purpose, I ditch the goal.
However, if the goal aligns with my core values – and in achieving it I’ll bring benefit to my life, then my motivation kicks in again. That motivation is further fueled by visualizing my life with the goal achieved – crossing the finish line or blogging fulltime. That’s what keeps me going.”
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Brandi Michel, Family Felicity
“I personally start all my goal-setting with a clear vision attached to a compelling “why.”
Setting goals just for the heck of it or because they seem like a good idea won’t last. Those are like New Year’s Resolutions, and we all know how well those work!
Goals also need to be fed. And the best goal-food is vision and purpose. I find that understanding why I’m working on a goal helps me stay motivated instead of procrastinating, neglecting it, or overriding it all together because of fear.”
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Adria Schmedthorst, Fit Family Finances
“To motivate myself to reach my goals, I do two things. First, I remind myself why I chose to do it in the first place.
Like if I’m trying to lose weight, I remember that I wanted to lose weight so that I would feel great about myself when I get dressed and have the energy to play that game of tag with my kids.
Next, I look at the consequences for not doing it – like if I don’t lose this extra weight I can’t wear that cute pair of jeans and my daughter will wonder why mommy never plays.”
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Anya Graham, Tired Mommies Club
“I try to keep myself motivated by attempting to control three areas of my life: focus, confidence, and direction. If I don’t keep these under control, a loss of motivation is imminent.
To keep my momentum going, I focus on what I really want, not what I don’t. To keep my direction in check, I try not to lose sight of my big “WHY” – as in, WHY I want to keep going and make [insert goal here] work.
To boost my confidence, I remind myself of the strengths I have and what I have to offer with them… not what I don’t have, or how I’ve failed in the past.”
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Focusing on the End Result
What’s your end result? What will you have, or where will you be when you achieve this goal? This selection of motivate yourself advice focuses on thinking about your future, from tomorrow to ten years from now.
Giulia Molluso, Searching for Better
“My biggest motivation comes from thinking into the future.
I always envision the changes my goals can make to my life and the type of regrets I’d have if I didn’t do it. It keeps me going when things get tough.
I always remind myself it’s easier to go through tough times now and push through, than regret something I didn’t do, later down the line.
I think the worst regret you can have is wondering what would have happened if you’d just kept going. The thought of having that regret keeps me motivated!”
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Irena Kulusic, One Point of View
“I motivate myself by setting a goal and visualizing what my life would be like if I achieved the goal and what would it be like if I didn’t.
I know that if I quit whatever I started, in 10 years I would forget all the reasons I didn’t pursue it and I would regret not doing it.
Nothing big comes easy in life. The harder it is, the more we value it. I’m not a quitter and I don’t want to become one. I’m teaching my kids that and I want to be an example.”
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Katelyn Yarnell, Polymath Chick
“When I envision how I’d like my life to be in the next five to ten years, I know that I will make that dream a reality, and not accept anything less.
Yes, plans do not always go through exactly as planned. We are all human, and life happens. But that’s okay. When life throws me curve balls I don’t just throw my hands in the air and give up.
I don’t want to reach that point of five to ten years from now, and look back and regret not trying harder. I tell myself self ‘I’m going to make it happen. It’s possible.’
Life is too short not to live the life that makes you happiest.”
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Yolanda McAdam, Suite532
“I stay motivated by visualizing where I want to be 2-5 years from now.
I try to do this every day as part of my meditation practice. I ‘see’ myself achieving all my big professional and personal goals. This practice also helps with focus.”
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Dani Carroll, Cheers Dani
“Every time I think about quitting I ask myself, ‘who do I want to be? The quitter on this side of my goals or the success I’m aiming for on the other side?’
The simple reminder that nothing will change if I continue to not push through is enough to get me pumped again about going for it, whether it’s finishing my bachelor’s degree or reaching my fitness goals.
Find your why and keep that at the forefront so every time you need a little oomph you can reflect on why these changes matter to you.”
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Nina Christy, InspireaConnecion
“I motivate myself to reach my goals by focusing on the end result.
My goals may be to increase traffic to my site, growing my email list or creating a product.
When I set my goals I have an end result in mind that I really want to achieve and it’s not just about increasing numbers but ultimately helping my business grow and providing for my family. The desire to reach that result is my motivation!
There’s a quote that states, ‘When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.’ Or in other words, you’ll make it happen. A lot of coffee helps too!”
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Nicole Marks, The Good Life Diaries
“I motivate myself by taking a step back and looking at where I am; I realize that if I’m not where I want to be, I have to make the changes necessary to get there.
I force myself to accept that it will not be easy nor will it be quick – but it is ALWAYS worth it.”
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Sami, Broke Young and Scraping By
“Staying motivated is a tricky situation especially when you don’t have someone constantly telling you to stay on track.
My method? Give yourself no other option other than to succeed. I’ve always wanted to be my own boss and take an untraditional path for success.
So to ensure I did so, I didn’t give myself a fallback degree or career if it didn’t work out. I either made it work, or I would be living on the streets. I made success my only option which was the best motivation.”
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Meditating on Your Goals Daily
Do you think about, remind yourself or meditate on your goals every day? This collection of motivate yourself advice encourages you to meditate on your goals, with creative ways to stay focused on your goal.
Alexis Schroeder, FITnancials
“I stayed motivated to reach my goals by keeping a constant reminder of my goal.
For example, my cell phone’s screensaver will be either a quote or a photo of my goal. Currently, I have goals of gaining more muscle. So, my current background is a photo of a healthy and positive role model in my life.
It’s a daily reminder of what I’m going after.
Once I complete my goal, I set an award for completing it, such as doing a photoshoot or going on a mini-vacation with my boyfriend and dogs.”
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Lauren, The Practical Penny
“My favorite way to stay motivated to reach my goals is to keep them at the tip of my fingers– literally.
Every few months I update my passwords to my short-term goal.
For example, when I’m saving up for a luxury beach vacation, my password might be $ave4Beach.
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Ramona Spires, Determined Despite
“First, I take a few moments to myself to think about any goals I want to achieve.
I focus on the why, how, and when. Why are these goals important to me? How do I plan to achieve them? When do I expect to see my goals become a reality?
Then, I write each one of my goals down. I have found looking at my goals each day keeps me motivated, no matter the obstacles I may face.”
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Dr. Elise Cohen Ho, Ask Dr. Ho
“I can find motivation in many ways such as sitting in quiet reflection.
I keep ideas in a notebook or journal. I do this for a few reasons. Firstly, I do not want to lose track of my ideas.
Sometimes when I reflect on an idea I may find that it really is not correct for me. The book helps me simply set the idea aside for a while.
Another great use of the book when I am feeling a bit low on motivation, reading through the book can get the creative juices flowing and with that can come to a reinvention of an idea, an acknowledgment that the timing is right for an idea. There are so many ways to take a powerful step forward.”
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Kristin Stones, Life of Stones
“Motivation can really be a struggle! Keeping my goals in the forefront of my mind and tracking my progress is what seems to work best for me!
I post my goals everywhere! I write them on the calendar and whiteboards in my office, outline them in my planner and even put them on my cell phone wallpaper!
The constant reminders help keep me motivated to move forward and tracking my progress on a weekly or monthly basis allows me to see how far I’ve come, which is super motivating!”
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Write Your Goals, Then Break Them Down
Are you writing your goals down? What about breaking them down into smaller parts? These motivation experts share how to motivate yourself by writing down your goals and making them manageable. Read on to find out how exactly.
Julie, Hello Peaceful Mind
“When we have a new goal it can be overwhelming so we simply give up on them. Especially big goals.
Here’s my secret to getting things done:
- I create a new project in Todoist
- I research how to achieve my goal by reading articles and watching video classes on CreativeLive and Udemy
- I break my goals into easy tasks and add them to Todoist
- I set a date and time for each task
- Every day I work from my “Today” tab to only see my daily to-do list
- Every time I cross off something on Todoist, I am getting closer to reaching my goal!”
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Amy Fillinger
“I motivate myself to reach my goals by writing them down!
There is something about putting goals on paper that makes them more real and concrete.
I also set smaller goals along the way. I believe that it helps to set small goals and celebrate them as you go.
Sometimes the journey is just as important as the destination.”
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Adam Connell, Blogging Wizard
“The problem is that we sometimes set goals that are just so big that we lose motivation early on. The solution is to break your goal down into smaller, more manageable chunks so you can build momentum and keep yourself motivated.
I work out what I need to do on a daily basis to achieve that goal, and then work that into my daily schedule. This makes it more process-driven and easier to achieve.
This ensures you are making progress without obsessing over the larger goal (which can be de-motivating). Each time you complete the daily task, you’ll start to build up more momentum which is key to keeping yourself motivated.
It also helps to have a strict daily schedule where you get the most important tasks done early on in the day. For example, I do any tasks that relate to my main goals early on in the day. Then leave tasks like replying to emails till later in the day.”
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Aby Moore, The Mamapreneur Revolution
“Why do some people achieve their goals and others don’t? What makes those people succeed in their quest to achieve?
The answer is motivation, but specifically determination.
Before you even start to think about whether you have the determination to work towards your goals, you need to make sure you have set the right goals.
Is the goal you’ve picked the right one to help you move forward and not just a goal you’ve seen other people strive for?
When you have this main goal you need to break it down into smaller projects. Then down further still into the smallest actions possible. These small items are the tasks that go on your todo list.
What you’re doing here is reverse engineering your goal and making this goal achievable and something which you will be working on each day.”
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Brianna Berner, Spiked Parenting
“As a mom and an entrepreneur, my to-do list is no joke. And if I focused on everything I needed to get done, I’d be completely overwhelmed and never get anything done.
To avoid this, I always break everything down into bite-size, actionable steps, and knock them out one at a time. This gives me little wins throughout the week that inspires me to keep going.
When that isn’t enough to keep me motivated, though, I take a step back and remind myself of why everything is on my list. On how it ties into the bigger picture and why it’s important for me to get it done.
Keeping things in perspective and focusing on the positive changes all the hard work will bring has helped me push through when all I really want to do is take a night off with Netflix.”
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Andrea Charles, Sharing My Favorites
“How do you motivate yourself to reach your goals? I find it helpful to write my goals down.
Being able to see a list of my goals every day keeps me focused.
I use a goal-themed planner to record my personal goals, fitness goals, business goals, etc. The planner has a goal tracker where I can list my goals and check off my accomplishments each day.
It’s so encouraging to see my progress!”
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Dara Simons
“My planner is absolutely key to staying motivated to reach my goals.
I am a tech person by nature, but an old-school paper planner is my favorite because I can physically check off tasks as I finish them.
There is something so satisfying about checking something off your to-do list and knowing that you are one step closer to accomplishing your goals. That is a major part of what gives me the motivation to keep going!”
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Quick Wins, Rewards and High ROI
Are you discouraged by not seeing results? Are you burnt out and exhausted from doing too much, with too little results? These motivation experts share how focusing on n the quick wins, rewards and high ROI helps you stay motivated.
Dana Nicole, Dana Nicole Designs
“When I stop looking at the big picture and start focusing on quick, tangible wins, I get more motivated and am able to get more done.
When I focus too much on the big picture I start to feel incredibly overwhelmed and unfocused. Creating SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based) helps me to visualize how those quick wins will translate into my overall dreams and goals!”
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Tami Walker, The Inspiration Lady
“Using rewards is one of the biggest things that keeps me motivated.
When there’s something difficult that I’ve been working toward, I like to think of a way that I can reward myself when I accomplish it. It doesn’t have to be anything big, but it helps.
Constantly reminding myself why I’m working toward the goal also keeps me going, and pep talks from my husband help when I’m doubting myself!.”
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Alicja Ciesielska, Just Redefine
“When seeking motivation I treat myself as a little child – I promise myself a prize!
If a reward is not enough I usually try to remember the consequences of not doing what I should be doing. You see, somehow I don’t have trouble motivating myself to watch Gilmore Girls for the 100th time but folding the mountain of laundry is a different story.
So I imagine my toddlers running around in their older brother’s underwear on their heads during the in-laws’ visit and that usually makes me move my gluteus maximus off the couch.”
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Tonia Kendrick, Solopreneur Diaries
“I find that I’m motivated by doing the work – the right work. If I blow off a day or if I spend time doing things that don’t really matter, then I tend to become unmotivated.
However, if I spend my time working on the important, high-ROI tasks, then I’m motivated to do more because I feel productive. And working on those high-ROI tasks is how I’m going to reach my goals.
Working on the right tasks motivates me, which makes me want to do more, which helps me reach my goals. And that motivates me even more!”
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Joleisa Creed, Joleisa
“When we first gave up teaching and started blogging, a friend of ours sent a little text to say, keep focused on your ROI. At the time I didn’t know what ROI meant!
So I researched it and decided to do the following:
- Work out how much I want to earn each month
- Work out exactly how much money each hour of my time is worth
- Use that as a basis to decide how I spent my time
So when friends invite me for a drink or meetup, I decline unless it is outside of the hours when I should be working on my business. I focus on my ROI.”
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Creating Habits and Setting a Schedule
Do you have a schedule? Are you setting habits? You should! Stay motivated by creating habits and schedules that make motivation easier. Read below to find out how.
Sarah Dew, A Simple & Contented Life
“January might be the time that everyone sets their new year resolutions, but I do something different. Something that’s far more effective in helping me achieve my goals – I set habits.
A resolution is a statement of what we want to achieve but it doesn’t come with a plan.
Habits, on the other hand, give me a path to follow.
Practiced every day, they give me the motivation I need to keep going. I can see progress in action and know that slowly over time, I will get to where I want to be.”
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Chanelle, Moms Who Know
“I try to rely on motivation as little as I can! What I mean by that is that I like to set up habits and routines that keep me moving forward toward my goals without having to think about it, or make conscious efforts to get things done.
One thing that has been powerful for me in keeping this forward momentum is my morning routine.
I keep my routine the same every morning, and I have it set up to get me started with a great day, doing all the things that are most important to me EVERY SINGLE DAY.
These simple things, done over and over, are really powerful.”
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Rose Kelly, I Citizen Mag
“Last year I published 4 books and learned a lot about meeting my goals and surpassing them.
Something I discovered was that my limited time for writing could easily suck out my inspiration and leave me not wanting to write.
You know what I did to get inspired and feel motivated? I started to set hours aside to write and edit my work without checking my emails or social media.
When I need a visual inspiration, instead of social media I turn to my book’s cover or promotional materials. It keeps me focused and inspired on a tight time budget.”
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Sandra Clayton, Conversion Minded
“I picture the pot of gold on the other side of the rainbow and what my world will look after I complete my current project.
I also draw a line between planning and doing – the planning stage is for making decisions, and the execution stage is for following through.
Every time I feel too tired or distracted to finish a project, course, or Ebook, I push the ignore button and open up my time-blocking calendar, which is always packed with things I need to do right now.
I tell myself that anything else has to wait for the next 3-month planning cycle, which always motivates me to get it done!”
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Kalee & Kim, Sorey Fitness
“Motivation comes and goes. To keep our excitement towards a goal strong, we create triggers.
Triggers stimulate motivation when we don’t necessarily feel like working towards our goal.
One trigger is to know why you want to accomplish something. Remembering why you set a goal is a huge key to consistent motivation and can help weed out bad habits and distractions.”
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Jenny Berk, Jenny Eden Coaching
“Most of us set a goal and work on behaviors because of the outcome or because of some outside motivating factor. For instance, we will go on a diet plan to lose weight before our next vacation. In contrast, Internal motivation comes from doing a behavior just for the sake of the behavior or because it makes you feel good.
I used to exercise only for the end result: burning calories and losing weight. Once I turned inward though and divorced the behavior from the end result, I was able to focus on movement that made me feel good and focused on exercise that was aligned with my body mechanics and my lifestyle. This was a game-changer!!
Finally, I was operating from intrinsic or internal motivation and the dialogue about whether to do it or not each day and the dread and force I used on myself to do it melted away.”
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Sarah, Smile & Conquer
“Out of sight, out of mind is sage advice when it comes to hitting your goals.
Have a wicked sweet tooth you’re trying to combat? Keep chocolate out of your home.
Self-control can be a weakness (it is for me) but limiting temptation will set you up for success.”
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Having Supportive Accountability
Did you know you can’t stay motivated and accomplish your goals all by yourself? This collected of how to get motivated advice focuses on building a support system and accountability.
Malorie, Quarter Life ReVamp
“I found that having an accountability partner, working out regularly, & eating a healthy diet has been game-changing for me when it comes to reaching my goals.
I have more energy to focus on my goals and I’m more motivated when I’m consistent with my fitness and eating routines.
It also helps a ton to have someone to bounce ideas off of and be honest with me when I need a kick in the right direction.”
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Peter Nyiri, Funnel Xpert
“Publicly announce it or even challenging yourself?
I keep myself motivated with challenges that are not completely impossible, but a lot more than I can easily do. A tough environment increases abilities. These tough goals help me improve faster.
I publicly announced a challenge to write a guest blog post on a high traffic blog and get it to the first page of Google. I didn’t know if I was going to make it. I closed my eyes and jumped…”
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Practicing Positive Self-Talk & Love
What are you telling yourself about your goals? Are your positive, loving and kind to yourself? You should be! Learn how to get motivated by practicing positive self-talk and self-love.
Jennifer Webb, Contentment Questing
“The primary technique that I use to motivate myself is positive self-talk.
I tell myself that I can, and then I tell myself HOW I plan to reach my goal.
I make sure that my goals are attainable, and sometimes break a large goal down into several smaller goals with deadlines.
Every time I reach one of those smaller goals, it’s positive feedback! My husband has a saying “Progress begets progress.”
I have found this to be true and especially helpful when trying to start something. If I can do just a little bit, the rest comes easier.”
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Ebony S Hinton, Her Life On Purpose
“The number one tool to reach your goals is to train your mind to be positive.
The way you accomplish this is by reading positive quotes and saying words of affirmation daily.
A great way to start this task, is to posting your favorite quote for the week on your bathroom mirror and reciting it in the morning before you go about your day.
It’s also great to write it down at least once to have confirmation mentally.”
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Lena Drevermann, Salut from Paris
“I find my motivation in strongly believing in that I will be successful one day and this success will pay off all the efforts.
I also try not too judge myself too hard and be kind – if I stumble or fall back I grant myself a few days to recover and get over the frustration.
For my daily workflows, I am using a project management tool that let me split up tasks into little bits – nothing is more motivating than ticking an item off a to-do list.”
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Hannah Will, Honestly Hannah Blog
“I stay motivated by making both short-term and long-term goals.
I think it’s important to have both of these things so you are always working towards success.
I find that short-term goals can be simple, such as “go to the gym three times this week.” It’s important to have simple goals as well as more complex, exciting careers goals.
I’m also a huge believer in the power of positive thinking. Think positive, and positive things will happen to you!”
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Lisa, Fjords and Beaches
“The feeling of reaching your goals is absolutely amazing, and something you should be proud of every single time.
What’s important for me in order to stay motivated is to make sure that I am genuinely grateful and happy about the goals that I have reached, and that I am always looking forward and thinking ‘now that I’ve reached this amazing goal, what’s the next step I can take with my life/business to evolve even more.’
I use a planner for my business goals, where I make sure to write them all down (weekly and monthly). That way, I am always reminded of what I am working towards, and can stay motivated every day.”
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Ellen, If It Brings You Joy
“Mindset is an incredibly important piece of reaching your goals and making your dreams a reality.
Start by being appreciative and satisfied with what you already have. Focus on all the positive aspects of people and things in your life.
Once you’re feeling good about all the wonderful things in your life, start putting more focus on your desires and goals. Visualize what you want in life and build excitement as you anticipate them becoming reality. When you’re inspired to act, go for it!
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Being Passionate & Personal About Your Goals
Are you passionate and excited about your goals? You could be unmotivated because your goals aren’t personal. This collection of how to get motivated advice encourages you to become passionate, to believe in yourself and your goals. Find out how below.
Conchita Isdiawan, Hello Conchita
“I motivate myself to reach my goals by having passion for the goal I want to achieve.
When I have a goal that I want to reach, I put all my heart and effort to it so that whatever the result is, I am satisfied with the work I have done.
There is always something I want to get out of a goal and for that reason, I try to strive for the happiness or satisfaction of reaching my goal.”
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Gabrielle Reese, Escaping the Average
“First, I think about all of the people who discounted me.
I think about their reactions when they see my success. But obviously, that’s not enough.
Then I think about the people who have always believed in me. Those are the people I’m doing it for, them and myself.
After the fire is set inside of me, I list out my long term goals and short-term objectives to complete them.
Seeing it on paper makes me all the more ambitious. Finally, I just go after it, wholeheartedly and I won’t quit until I get the job done.”
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Nicole DaRosa, Glamorously You
“I believe that motivation should come naturally with goals that you truly wish to accomplish.
It also helps to set goals that are attainable and realistic.
In turn, they don’t seem so far-fetched and it is easier to remain motivated throughout the process.
Another strategy that I use for motivation is writing in my journal. Not only do I state my goals in there, but I also update my progress throughout. That always keeps me excited about how far I’m going!”
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Natalya Cavazos, Blissful Pursuits
“I find that the best way to motivate myself falls directly in line with establishing meaningful and achievable goals.
My goals need to rest on a pretty solid foundation. One that is deeply rooted in my life values.
Next, I have to make sure what I am staying motivated for is achievable (no guest star singing performance with Elton John in Australia).
When I know the root of my motivation stems from my personal life values and can affect other people besides me, I tend to stay motivated.”
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Laura Prosser
“I listen to self-development podcasts to get motivated. Ones where people speak their truth, and who are so authentic in their words, stories and life missions.
These podcasts make me listen even closer to my heart, listening to what my soul is craving, how I truly want to feel in life, and how I want to impact my audience.
This vision clarity excites me, helps me fine-tune my goals, and then it moves me take action because I now know that what I am doing is coming from a place of love and that it’s the right thing for me.”
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Kate Burke, You Transforming You
“I take a look at “what appears to be stopping me from being motivated, today”?
It can come from a variety of answers such as: too tired, way too much to do, feelings of “I can’t”, “I don’t know how to”, “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t have enough money, time or skills” !
Notice all of these are “hold backs”. I’m holding onto them, in order to move forward! Why don’t I just let go of the feelings around these issues and move forward, beyond what appears to be limiting? Therefore, I can be taking action for the day, from feelings of inner freedom, courage, inner power and strength.
When I create from a feeling of resistance it only blocks me. Yet, when I create from a sense of ease and flow, it allows me to move forward and take action on any day with effortlessness!”
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Zahra Biabani, Soulful Seeds Bog
“By reminding myself of the purpose behind each goal and how it ties to my overall life purpose!
Prioritizing Purpose gives me the inner strength and motivation to keep going at my goals.”
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Last Updated on November 1, 2024
