Keeping yourself motivated is often easier said than done, especially when you’re tired, busy, or stressed out.
However, there are ways to help you stay motivated daily so you can get more done and feel better about your accomplishments.
This article provides tips and tricks to help you keep yourself motivated no matter what the day throws at you!
How To Keep Yourself Motivated
- Identify your morning routine
- Find ways to recharge yourself
- Act as if you are already successful
- Keep everything in perspective
- Get rid of negative influences
- Take action instead of thinking about it
- Start small and make your goal manageable
- Surround yourself with people who want the same thing you do
Identify your morning routine
You’ll want to start your day off on the right foot.
Get out of bed and drink a large glass of water with lemon.
This will help you feel refreshed, while also hydrating your body.
Once you’ve finished your water, make a small breakfast that includes protein, like an egg or oatmeal with nut butter.
This will give you energy for the day ahead!
If possible, exercise for about 20 minutes after breakfast.
Try to schedule your workout for first thing in the morning, so you’ll get it done before anything else comes up.
If you can’t squeeze in a workout, at least go for a brisk walk or some other light cardio.
Studies show that getting active early will increase your energy levels throughout the day.
Find ways to recharge yourself
If you’re feeling down, unmotivated, or burned out, take a break for a few hours.
Get outside, do something fun with your friends or family, take a bath with some candles.
Do whatever it takes to recharge yourself so that you can return to work feeling refreshed.
Another way to stay motivated is by setting goals.
Create small goals that you know are achievable and then try to reach them in a timely manner.
When the goal is met, reward yourself by doing something nice for yourself or someone else.
Act as if you are already successful
I’m a huge believer in the idea that if you want to be successful, you have to act like a successful person.
My personal philosophy is that if you want to be motivated daily, it starts with your mindset and how you think about things.
It’s important for me to keep my thoughts positive and stay motivated daily.
One way I do this is by writing down all the good things that happen each day.
After listing what went well during the day, I also try to identify one thing that could have gone better or something challenging on the horizon.
One tactic for staying motivated is using visual reminders of where you want to go or who you want to become- this could be an image on social media or even just an inspiring quote on your mirror.
Visualization is a great strategy which helps create the desired outcome in your mind.
Keep everything in perspective
It’s easy to get bogged down with the day-to-day tasks of life.
It can be hard to see the forest through the trees, but sometimes it helps to step back and take a look at your progress.
Remember that where you are now is only temporary, so keep pushing towards your goals.
Remind yourself that time goes by quickly and before you know it, it will be over.
Keep moving forward and don’t let discouragement stop you from achieving your dreams.
Get rid of negative influences
Negative influences can be anything from the people around you to your own thoughts.
If you don’t have a good support system, try surrounding yourself with positive people who are going through the same things as you are.
They will keep you in check when times get tough.
When it comes to negative thoughts, it’s important to identify them and then replace them with something less critical.
The best way to do this is by telling yourself what you would tell a friend if they were struggling.
For example, I know this feels bad right now but I’ll feel better after lunch, or It’s just one mistake, I’m not perfect.
Don’t be afraid to give yourself the advice you would give to others.
Take action instead of thinking about it
It can be easy to think about all the things you need to do, but if you don’t take steps in the right direction, nothing will happen.
Here are a few quick tips for taking action today:
– Set a time every morning (and night) to plan your day. Your plans should include what tasks you need to accomplish that day, what tasks can wait until another day, and how much time each task will take.
– Break up large tasks into smaller ones so they seem more manageable. Work on one task at a time rather than jumping around between many projects.
-Take breaks throughout the day to stretch or get some fresh air and come back feeling refreshed.
-Put up motivational pictures on your desk or computer screen so that when you look at them during the day, they help remind you of why it is important to stay motivated and focused on completing your goals.
Start small and make your goal manageable
This can be difficult to do, but often the best way to stay motivated is by starting small
. Set goals that are just a bit out of your comfort zone but still reasonable enough for you to accomplish them.
For example, if you’re trying to get in shape, set a goal of going for a 20 minute walk three times this week.
If you’re looking to learn something new, try setting the goal of reading one chapter from a book per day.
Or, if you want to become more organized, take on the task of cleaning up your office space once a week.
Once you’ve started on these small tasks, it’ll be easier to tackle other goals that may have been outside your comfort zone before
Surround yourself with people who want the same thing you do
an important part of keeping yourself motivated is surrounding yourself with people who want the same thing.
If you’re looking to start a business, find an entrepreneur group in your area or online that can help you get started.
Or, if you’re already established in your industry, find other professionals in your field for support.
Seek out opportunities where you can meet these people through networking events, classes, seminars, conferences and more.
There’s power in numbers; there’s always someone else who will understand what you’re going through on any given day.
