Motivated8 Ways to Stay

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Share your goals with loved onesWhen you tell your loved ones that you have a goal in mind, you automatically become more motivated to achieve it. That’s because someone else is now able to measure your success. The moment you share your goal with someone else, you immediately become more accountable.

That’s one more person who’s aware of what you’re trying to accomplish and will know if you fail. That’s wonderful! Allow him or her to become a support system for you to make sure you succeed. Since they know what your goal is, they can periodically check-in on your progress and help you along the way. This will keep you motivated.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Surround yourself with other motivated individuals

Spending time with people who inspire you will work wonders for your motivation. If you’re trying to quit smoking, do you surround yourself with a bunch of smokers? No. You become friends with non-smokers, so you’re able to overcome your addiction even faster. This principle also applies to finding your motivation.

When you spend time with others who have goals and objectives, you can feed off each others’ energy and passion. It’s simply another level of support to help you stay on track.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Use others’ successes as inspirationIt can be very easy to see others’ successes as competition. It may even seem like a great source of motivation. The problem with that mentality is that, once you begin to fall behind on a goal, you will begin to feel defeated instead of inspired. When you use negative energy instead of positive energy as a source of motivation, it will ultimately work against your success.

That being said, you can still use others’ success to motivate you. Simply use it as inspiration. If someone completes a goal similar to yours, ask them for advice. Don’t be afraid to ask questions - you may learn quite a bit from the answers.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Reward your achievementsCompleting a goal, whether it’s large or small, means you’ve achieved something. You should be proud of that each and every time. Find some way to celebrate your achievements, so you know that when you reach your next goal there will be something to look forward to.

By giving yourself a reward after each personal achievement, you’re training yourself to want to repeat that good behavior. These rewards work wonders for motivation. It’s the light at the end of each goal’s tunnel, so to speak. Some tunnels are longer than others, but as long as you have that glimmer of light to move toward, you’re more likely to stay on track. After all, positive reinforcement is great for motivation.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Don’t set yourself up for failureOne of the biggest killers of motivation is continually setting goals that are unrealistic or lack a certain level of passion. When you do this, you set yourself up for failure, which will cause you to lose motivation over time. It’s great to set the bar high, but please make sure it’s something you truly want and can eventually reach.

When you set smaller, more attainable goals, you’re able to reward yourself several times throughout your journey. This, in turn, will help you stay motivated and achieve better results.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Pick one goal and start thereIt can be intimidating to decide which goal to tackle first. You simply have to pick one and start there. This strategy will help you find your motivation and may even inspire you to create new objectives for the future. It’s better to have to switch gears than wait to begin your journey to success.

The biggest mistakes you can make are either trying to do too much at once or not enough. It’s easy to become distracted and lose motivation when you take on too much. When you focus your energy on one goal at a time, you’re more likely to succeed.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Stop, recharge, and enjoy lifeLife is meant to be lived! It’s wonderful to set a lot of goals, but it can quickly become exhausting if you never stop to enjoy and reflect on what you’ve accomplished. Don’t forget to take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy your life. There’s no point trying to have it all if you can’t enjoy it.

It’s okay to take a break every now and then. Don’t feel guilty when you do. Motivation isn’t constant. Sometimes, you will find yourself lacking the motivation to do something. That’s usually your body’s way of letting you know it’s time to relax and re-energize. When you’re ready to reach some more goals, you’ll know.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Learn from your mistakesFailing to achieve a goal can result in a sudden loss of motivation. Instead of focusing on the negative or dwelling on what went wrong, learn from your mistakes. The best way for you to grow and rediscover your motivation is by learning from your past.

Just because you fail to achieve a goal doesn’t mean you can’t still accomplish it, and it certainly doesn’t mean you aren’t capable of achieving it. Setting out to achieve your objectives in the first place makes you amazing, never mind all the other wonderful qualities about you! It’s okay to make mistakes, just try to learn from them so you don’t make the same ones twice.

© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

Learn MoreThese tips were taken from “To the Women Who Want It All”, the perfect book for ambitious women trying to maintain balance in their lives. It challenges you to think differently, covering everything from self-acceptance to tips on, positivity, simplicity, happiness, and beyond.

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