5 Ways to Find Motivation
Struggling to find motivation? Here are 5 successful solutions to find your way back to hope.
Sometimes, it can be hard to find any motivation. That is especially true during a time like this. So a lot of people are succumbing to the thought that there is no need to get up off of their couch and do anything. Well, even though some things might be shut down right now, doesn’t mean motivation should be flushed down the toilet.
If you’re struggling to find motivation, you need successful solutions to find your way out. Here are our top 5 tips.
Find Motivation in Your Family and Loved Ones
Most people will find comfort and encouragement from the ones they love. Well, you can find motivation from your loved ones, too. Think of this way. Your loved ones want you to succeed. Whether it’s a big goal or a small one, they want to see it come to fruition.
If you’re struggling to be motivated and follow through on your goals, talk to a loved one. They will be able to give you the pep talk you desperately need.
Find Motivation in The People You Admire and Follow
We all have people we look up to. It might be an older family member, a celebrity or sports player, a teacher, or someone we follow on Instagram. Whoever it is you admire and/or follow, look to them for inspiration.
When you’re looking to someone for motivation, it’s important to remember that you will never be them. Do not compare yourself to them. Having a similar goal is fine and encouraged. But trying to be exactly like them will only lead to disappointment.
Sometimes the end goal doesn’t have anything to do with the person you admire. Just the fact that they were able to accomplish something they never thought they would be able to be enough to motivate some people. This is an excellent way to use your heroes to find motivation in your day-to-day life.
Find Motivation in Yourself
At the end of the day, only you can motivate yourself. However, sometimes that is far easier said than done. You need to dig deep. You need to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a pep talk.
Finding motivation can be done in a lot of ways. Some people might find that making a list on their smartphone is enough to motivate them to succeed. Others might find a nice, long run in nature is the motivation to accomplish other goals. Find something that works for you and get motivated!
Find Motivation in the Promise that What You’re Doing and Going Through is Worth It
Things can be grueling. You must constantly remind yourself that whatever you are doing and going through is only temporary. There is an end goal, but you have to stay motivated. Whether you’re trying to find the strength to finish school to become a doctor or are trying to overcome a strong addiction, know that it will all be worth it in the end and keep going.
Find Motivation in Your Spiritual Path
Some people are more spiritual than others. No matter what your religion is, you can use your motivation advantage. This could mean getting down on your knees and praying for strength and confidence to keep moving. It could mean diving into your religious book and getting motivation from the stories inside. Whatever you need to do, let your religion guide you to the end.
Finding motivation and staying motivated can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. A pep talk from mom or reading your hero’s success story can make all of the difference. Try out these different motivation techniques to find the one that’s right for you. Always remember though, motivation comes from within. Don’t lose faith in yourself and never give up.
Remember, everything will be OK!
Bye for now,
Olivia & Kaid, the OK in @okworldtravel
