A reader writes to me asking: how do you motivate yourself daily and start to have professional, economic, spiritual and emotional growth ?
I love that question and many people ask it. The point is that you are emphasizing motivation, considering it an essential requirement to achieve that professional, economic, spiritual and emotional growth that you seek. I have already commented once that motivation is usually used as an excuse: until I get motivated I don't start, and since I don't know how to motivate myself, I better quit. So… I will not fail, they will not talk about me, I will not face uncertainty, etc. You realize?
Something I've experienced is that, many times, motivation comes when you get going, and when you know what you want and when you have a plan. And I also speak recalling cases of clients who started the session nervous, somewhat unmotivated and after working to define what exactly they wanted and how to achieve it, they left happy and motivated. Therefore, instead of waiting to be motivated to do what you have in mind, put it directly and you will see how the motivation comes. In addition, the fact of starting to achieve your goal is already in itself going to mean growth in all the areas you mention, it is inevitable when you leave your comfort zone and dare to do what you really want.
And if it's not that way? you may be wondering.
If not, it is because:
- You don't know what you want, and how are you going to be excited and motivated by something undefined and blurred? It's not really what you want and you let yourself be carried away by what other people want. You are afraid and you use motivation as an excuse. for a depressive phase and what you need is the help of a psychologist.
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does the bathroom, so it is recommended to do it daily. ” Zig Ziglar
So what else can you do to stay motivated ?:
- Find your great why. The powerful reason that takes you to take that step, that makes you get up every morning, rain or shine and get down to work. Remind yourself of your past achievements and the benefits of the road and the result you want to obtain. Make a list of all the things you have accomplished so far that are important to you, and also list all the reasons why you want to get going and the benefits you will get when you do and during the process. that you have been motivated and what was the reason. What do you do when you feel motivated? You sing, listen to music, talk to friends… Well, you know what you have to do. Surround yourself with people who support your project. The ingredient that is never missing in my articles, find support and endorsement.
And finally, something that is sometimes forgotten…
"Motivation alone is not enough. If you motivate an idiot, all you will get is a motivated idiot. ” Jim Rohn
In short, motivation is not necessarily the first step on the road, and it takes more than motivation to achieve your goals (perseverance, work, daring, among other things).
