No matter how much you want to make your dreams come true
you still need some practical ways to keep yourself
motivated over the long term. You need the ability to keep
going in the face of setbacks, disappointments and
short-term frustrations.
Thankfully there is a simple and very powerful way to stay
focused and highly motivated. Are you ready for a personal
breakthrough?
1. Determine The Reasons Why You Want To Attain The Goal
Write down on paper the reasons why you want to succeed.
List at least 50 reasons. This will take you 10 minutes of
brainstorming. Just write down whatever pops into your head.
Write as quickly as you can and keep going until you have a
list of 50 great reasons.
2. Pick Out The Top 5 Reasons
Scan the list of reasons why you want to achieve your goal
and pick out the reasons which have the most emotional
charge for you. i.e the ones you feel strongly about.
These are the reasons which will keep you motivated when
obstacles show up. And as you read over the top 5 reasons
you may way feel a smile on your face and you will feel a
new surge of motivation.
3. Each Day Review The Top Reasons
On a daily basis take a moment to review the top 5 reasons
why you want to achieve the goal. Read over the list and
make sure to notice how you feel. These reasons move you
emotionally because they are so important to you.
When you feel strongly about these reasons motivation will
be automatic.
Let me give you an example.
John wants to double his income but feels too overwhelmed
at work to even concentrate on ways to earn more.
He takes 10 minutes on his lunch break to scribble 50
reasons why he wants to double his income. Then he picks
out the top 5 reasons - the ones that really move him
emotionally.
What does he discover?
The prospect of having more dollar signs does not inspire
him to earn more but the following reasons do inspire him:
1. Feel more appreciated and respected by my wife
2. Become more successful in my career
3. Fulfill my potential at last
4. Get that top of the range car I´ve always wanted
5. Give more money to local charities
As a result John now has a sense of purpose that drives him
to do all he can to achieve his goal.
the same applies to you...
When you tap into why you want to achieve you goals, on a
daily basis, you will find the true source of your
motivation.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
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