We all have dreams that keep us awake at night. Some of those dreams are so insistent that they turn into daydreams and don’t let us focus on anything else. Regardless of how strongly we think about our goals, we sometimes lack the self-motivation to realize them. But wait, you are not hopeless. Here are 9 easy and effective ways to motivate yourself.
These excellent self-motivation tips will allow you to step closer to achieving your goals.
1) Tidy Up Your WorkSpace
Tidy desk, tidy mind! The first step to organizing your ideas is to find a decluttered, clear workspace. You will find it easier to focus on your thoughts and task once you have cleaned up your surroundings.
Research has proven that workspace aesthetics can have a positive impact on productivity. This applies whenever and wherever that urge to work comes to you. Inspiration does not wait, so regardless of time and place, whether it is a coffee shop or a kitchen top, tidy up the space to take your laptop or notebook out.
2) Cut Yourself from the Outside World
The most resourceful place in the World is your mind. You do not need any outside voice when you need to hear your own. Distractions such as your mobile, e-mail notifications, and Instagram messages take you away from that beautiful mind ready to create.
Block some time only to work on your task. During that time, be unavailable to others for a while and be fully available to yourself.
3) Remember “Why” You Want It So Bad
Getting drowned in “the fear of failure” may make you forget “why” you even dream your dream. It happens because fear comes into the picture when you want something so much, forcing you to think about what may go wrong (the genius protection mechanism of our brains). It is then absolutely normal to start thinking about overcoming those imaginary wrongdoings.
However, the key to keeping a solid mindset is to remind yourself why you desire it in the first place. Visualize what makes you happy and satisfied with your end goal and train your mind to send those worries away.
4) Set Your Objective Clearly & Plan Ahead
Once your aim is well-defined, you will save time as you will not waste any moment on what you do not want.
From the first day, set your objective as clearly as possible. You can only take the best road if you know where you are going. Once you have written down the exact description of what you want, set your daily and weekly tasks and deadlines on a calendar.
Ensure you include all the details you want to pay attention to. Once your calendar is set, you will see how much you already feel you have accomplished. These brilliant ideas will no longer linger in your mind but officially become part of your big plan.
5) Breakdown Your Tasks into Smaller (More Achievable) Tasks
It is scary to try and undertake a big project all at once. It is not only frightening but also impossible. As you have heard a million times, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Therefore, it is always a good idea to tackle one small task at a time, and you will not even feel how you have already covered those kilometers.
There is no better self-motivation than the fulfillment of each step taken. In the end, the sense of achievement will be priceless!
6) Track Your Deadlines & Reward Yourself
Work hard, play hard! It is the best approach you can think of when you want to trick your mind into action.
Only hard work deserves a party. When you tick off those deadlines, you will know it is time to reward yourself. Hard work will mean pleasure. It will mean some me time in a hot tub, a cup of coffee with your best person, or the next two episodes of your favorite show.
Eventually, the best time to apply such a discipline is when you are on a long-term project. That way, you will form a habit and create a code for your beautiful mind! Following such a trend will teach your mind to view hard work as a reward, as the prize will always follow.
7) Set a Time to Start and to Stop Working
Wake up to what you love and go to bed with peace of mind.
Have a morning routine to start the day so you have something you love and look forward to waking up to. It can be anything from reading 10 minutes before you start your day to a morning power walk. Whatever it is, once you start the day with it, you will already be motivated!
The same idea applies to your evening routine. Finish work at a particular hour every day. Allow yourself some calm and quiet before bedtime. Use this time to be grateful for your achievements during the day.
Knowing when to stop at night will pave the way to a fresh start in the morning. Allowing yourself to rest before you get exhausted will make you more productive the next day.
8) Don’t Compare Yourself to Anyone
While watching some success stories helps you move forward, instead of trying out how to do things like others, focus on becoming the best version of yourself. Fully see your capabilities and strengths.
As it reads in an anonymous quote, “Don’t compare yourself to others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s their time.”
Remember, you are the star of your own show!
9) Celebrate Failure and Stay Positive
People fail. Mistakes happen. As long as you are ready to learn from them, you will develop a growth mindset allowing you to try new ways and be resilient.
You are unique in your weaknesses. These weaknesses are the ultimate tailor-made teachers for you to improve in whatever you do. It is only by accepting these imperfections you make them perfect.
Always remember to celebrate the wins and your glorious losses. They will all make you better every day!
