How Do You Motivate Yourself?
Self-motivation is essential to reaching every dream you have ever envisioned for yourself.
In the great rush of everyday life, how do you keep your dreams and greatest passions in the forefront of your mind and distinctly in focus? How do you ensure that you stay the course and remain on a steady path toward reaching every aspect of the ideal life you envision?
Quotes are priceless.
“Everything is important.”
“The only limits are those we place upon ourselves.”
“Shoot for the moon, if you miss you’ll be among the stars”.
The list goes on…
Simple and succinct quotes are like arrows, directions, mentors and best friends pointing, cheering, and steering us onward and without confusion toward the successful accomplishment of our goals.
Reflection is another great motivating friend.
Reflection often gives us the time to sit without any distraction. “Less is more.” And, allow our minds to drift, dream, and recall everything that we hold dearest to our hearts. A dream doesn’t have to just be money oriented; it can be a dream to have the ideal family relationships, work environment, and conscious pursuit of beloved hobbies.
When your mind is clear you can also understand and gain a clearer picture of what may be holding you back from achieving, working more diligently, or striving toward your dreams. Could it be fear of failure? Fear of success? There are many fears and excuses that are common to people who hold many dreams.
The unknown can seem intimidating.
When you begin anything new, you often feel a natural dose of fear and often excitement. This combination is actually nature’s homemade way to ensure that you are successful. When your senses are heightened you become more conscientious of everything. You notice things and are more sensitive to your surroundings. This is because instinctively you need to be overly conscious to make sure you learn everything you need to know about your new situation so that you do not miss anything and eventually it becomes comfortable and like second nature. Being extra sensitive to new situations also ensure that you are safe and do not miss anything that can harm you in anyway.
You can and will achieve anything you set your mind to.
Those butterflies you often feel when you are falling in love, coincidentally are similar to those you feel in new situations. Your senses are heightened by the prospect of something new and potentially life changing in your midst. Embrace your feelings, the new situation and trust your instincts.
You are meant for great things.
It was once thought impossible to set foot on the moon, to sail around the world, and to receive mail quicker than a messenger bird could deliver it.
Dream big, beyond what seems reachable.
For more inspirational reading:
- Always Look for the Best in Others
- Your Path is Filled With Happiness
- Small Triumphs are the Greatest Lessons
- Your Writing Success: It Will Surprise You
- You Must Lift Others Up to Be Successful
- Limitless Capabilities Lie Inside All of Us
- It’s True, There’s No Need to Sweat the Small Stuff
- What are the Heavens for if You Don’t Reach for the Sky
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acecampillo
On May 23, 2008 at 9:21 am
I really felt motivated. Great article, God Bless!
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Lalitha V Raman
On May 23, 2008 at 9:58 am
Impressed with your simple yet, powerful article! very nice.
Dee Huff
On May 23, 2008 at 10:01 am
A very inspiring article, Liane. When I first read the title, the answer that immediately popped into my head for the question it asked was: With great difficulty!
CHAN LEE PENG
On May 23, 2008 at 11:11 am
Thanks and take care!
salvatore
On May 23, 2008 at 11:44 am
grat article Liane, very motivational just by reading it, Well done
tracy sardelli
On May 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
I agree with salvatore, well done
quiet voice
On May 23, 2008 at 12:44 pm
…Hi there, what an inciteful article.
You are so well versed in your writing.
Thank you very much. Take care.
quiet voice
On May 23, 2008 at 12:45 pm
…Hi there, what an inciteful article.
You are so well versed in your writing.
Thank you very much. Take care.
Moses Ingram
On May 23, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Very impressive.
IcyCucky
On May 23, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Very inspiring!
Unofre Pili
On May 23, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Heart-warming. Each line counts.
Judy Sheldon
On May 23, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Liane, very motivational. Thank you and take care.
Ruby Hawk
On May 24, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Most of us start off inspired but it takes work and recharging to keep it up.
nobert soloria bermosa
On May 25, 2008 at 10:32 pm
another great article from a great writer,thanks Liane
Francie
On May 27, 2008 at 12:22 am
Nice article, I tell my boys ‘Dare to dream Big!’
JVB
On May 27, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Thank you! Love your article!
xoxo
JVB
Lucy Lockett
On May 27, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Every thing the mind can dream, the mind will strive to achieve! Nice positive article!
Gail Nobles
On August 2, 2008 at 9:50 am
Great article, and you have a very good way of looking at things.
Chris Stonecipher
On October 8, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Another great piece! I feel inspired and motivated.
Thank you!
Leonard Chan
On December 3, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Inspiring as always…if only I can channel this kind of positive mojo into my restaurant and life, I would succeed for sure.
Eight Women Dream
On January 2, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Great article, but what you fail to mention is that motivation is base on emotion which can be based on something positive or negative – and both work. A person can grow up in a horrible environment and decide to be a success “in spite of” the past, while another in the same situation could become a drug addict “because of” the past. It all has to do with the emotion associated with the motivation. This is why anger, to some, came be a great motivator.
Catherine, of eight women dream
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