Motivation
means that we have the desire to do something or that we are eager to. Let’s be
real, sometimes we really want to accomplish a goal, however we lack motivation. I
sure don't have the motivation to wake up at 6am everyday to hit the gym. I
love sleep and I love eating. Instead of thinking about waking up so early, I
just do it like Nike. When my alarm clock goes off and I am feeling like I am not ready
to get out of bed, I say aloud "Islah
get out of bed." That's my first step and I just do it.
I
don't believe motivation is the key to making progress and reaching goals, it’s
not that easy getting started, so my suggestions are:
1.
Have a goal, or something that you want to accomplish.
2.
Take that first step towards your goal.
3.
Create a routine.
Once
you get past first three steps, get excited. You are on your way to completing you goal.
4. Commit Publicly. Talk about what you
want to do with friends/family or even on social media. Why? No one likes to
look bad. This even gives you some motivation because
you hold yourself accountable.
5.
Get support. Seek family/friends or even someone who has already had the
experience in what you want to achieve. Advice
is always helpful and so is being able to talk about it.
6.NEVER GIVE UP! Even though there are times you are going to want to give up. DON"T! Like I sad once you get past
the first three steps you are already in the process of achieving your goal, just don't stop there.
Now there are times where we get a little lazy or start to think badly. Think
about the benefits; squash all negative thoughts
by thinking about the outcomes of completing your goal.
Maybe
you smoked 1-2 cigarettes in a day. Maybe you only jog for five minutes. At
least you showed up or did less than your normal. Now keep going.
