7 Ways to Motivate Yourself

Motivational tips vary in their effectiveness depending on your mood and current state of mind. That's why a tip that worked for you yesterday may not be as effective today. Therefore, be willing to try something new if you feel uninspired by some suggestions. There are many more ways to motivate yourself than I could possibly list, but the following should get your creative juices flowing:



1. Make a to-do list

If your tasks seem too many and overwhelming you should make a detailed list of everything you want to accomplish today (keep in mind that you have to plan the next day the night before). Ideally, what you write on this list should take you one step closer to each (high priority) goal in your goal journal. (Remember, having written goals help you to prioritize your work, set deadlines, and monitor your progress).

2. Pray

Worry never fixes anything and it is a bad habit we have to break. The problem is that we easily get into the habit of negative thinking and/ or dwelling on negative outcomes. As a result, our minds become filled with worry, fear, and doubt. The good news is that to every problem there is a solution - pray. With thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And His peace will guard your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) And whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them and you'll have them. (Mark 11:24) Then, start acting like you've received (by faith) what you asked for because faith without corresponding actions is dead.

3. Avoid negative people

During your day be with the right people. Avoid moaners and gossipers. Birds of a feather flock together - if you spend time with cynical and negative people all the time, you will become cynical and negative. Until you reach a level in your personal & spiritual development that you no longer allow people to affect you with their negativity, you need to reduce the amount of time you spend time with the toxic people in your life. To do this, you have to identify these people, so take a moment to write down the names of the negative/ toxic people in your life.
Furthermore, if there's no one to talk to, then read. Continue to feed your mind with what you want and switch your focus to positive thoughts/ feelings/ beliefs/ opinions/ views/ way of behaving. This tip may take a little longer to show results, but it is well worth the effort!

4. Read or watch something funny

Laughter is the best medicine. It releases endorphins which provide natural pain relief and this has a positive benefit on mental function. So, start your day by making yourself laugh. Read a funny book, jokes, or a 30-minute sitcom on television. Being happy now means making yourself laugh more often, not a chuckle or a grin, but a really big belly laugh.
Moreover, practice smiling in front of a mirror every day for at least 30 seconds. After the initial embarrassed feeling you'll feel great about yourself. :)

5. Play a game

Playfulness, like laughter, can boost your mood and refresh your body. It could be a video game, board game or whatever you like. I always experience a great mental energy boost after playing my favorite video game (especially when it’s been a very long time since I played it). The truth is that play keeps us vital and alive. It gives us enthusiasm for life that is irreplaceable. Without it, life just doesn't taste good.

6. Have confidence in yourself

Never say: "I can't do it because I don't know how to do it". Start doing it and you'll learn how to do it in the doing of it. Moreover, develop an "I will" attitude and "I can" awareness. Don't let self-created obstacles of self-doubt defeat you before you start. Believe you have what it takes to do, have, achieve, buy, and become what you want (in every area of your life).
Keep in mind that it is starting a task that requires more effort than continuing once the task is in full swing. And developing a state of mind of "I can" and "I will" builds the self-confidence to be able to start it.

7. Develop a focused mind

Focus on one day/ week/ month/ goal/ thought/ activity/ at a time. Never allow your focus to be eroded by distractions, worries about the future or regrets about the past. Blot out other thoughts from your mind and focus ONLY on what you're doing right NOW. Give all your attention to the present task and everything you do. It definitely takes practice to master this technique but once you do, you'll develop a whole new appreciation for the power of a focused mind …and life.

Stay Motivated & Positive,

Gerard Ndzebir

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