5 Steps to Go From Procrastination to Motivation
2. No more excuses. People who aren't motivated usually say some of the same things: â€Å"It’ll take too long.†â€Å"It’ll be too hard.†â€Å"It's not going to work.†â€Å"I’m too busy or I’m too tired.†We've all said it before. Write down what you hear yourself saying every time you think about getting started. Take a good look at your excuses and ask yourself if they are really true.Now ask yourself what you have to gain from achieving your goals. Write down your thoughts so that you can actually see the pattern here.
3. Positive Reinforcement. Reward yourself with something really good for achieving your goals, whatever they may be. This way, you motivate yourself in the beginning. Your reward might be a new pair of shoes (ladies), tickets to a game, or maybe some chocolate (my fave). This will help you take that first step - and the first step is often the hardest to take. Once you get on the track, just keep going.
4. Create your plan. Sometimes procrastination will creep in when we just don’t know where to start. Having a plan on how to achieve your goal helps you gain some control over the process and see where there might be potential hurdles. Also, it’s ACTION going forward so you sort of trick yourself into taking the first step. Once you have a plan in place, take immediate action.
5. Accountability. Get the support you need from a mentor, coach, family member, or friend, to push you if you need it so that you can be that highly disciplined and motivated person you need to be.
What do you do to stay motivated?
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