Five Easy Ways to Stay Motivated

CMA. CS. Sanjay Gupta ("PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN")   (114225 Points)

09 May 2010  

Five Easy Ways to Stay Motivated

There are many things that happen in life that we are not prepared for. That is why life is just one big fat lesson. So here we are. We live and we learn. And sometimes we get consumed in our own problems that we forget to give ourselves a break. During these hard times, it is probably the most crucial of all to stay positive. In this situation, we can either be our own best friend or our worst enemy. There are five things that we should always remember to stay motivated.

1. The first way to stay motivated is to try to surround yourself by positive people. Positive energy is a powerful tool and it works in many situations as a motivator and a mood lifter. If it is hard to find a positive atmosphere at the moment, and you need a quick fix, there is always the alternative; search for jokes online or take time to watch a comedy that you love. Laughter can be a cure for anything. Laughing is also contagious. So don’t think twice, just laugh.

2. The second way to stay motivated is by thinking of the long term goal as something that is already accomplished. When the mind opens up to the feeling of success and victory it tends to keep us on the right track by staying positive and motivated. There is nothing not to love about the feeling of succeeding. There is also something powerful about opening our minds up to success. It leaves less room for failure.

3. The third way is to find an outlet. If you don’t already have one, find one. It can be anything from working out, to righting in a journal. But whatever it is, it will be what suits you. staying motivated can be a matter of knowing how to balance life. Having an outlet helps us balance.

4. The fourth way to staying motivated, is by giving a helping hand. There are people out there that are less fortunate than us. To give a helping hand to the needy can be priceless. Look for organizations that you might want to volunteer in. Even if it is one day out of the week for a few hours, it can make a difference in your life. Organizations are always looking for volunteers and the gift of helping feels rewarding. As a volunteer, not only will you be giving to the community, but you will be feeling like you made a difference in someones life. If that is not a motivator, I don’t know what is.

5. The last way to stay positive and probably the most important of all, is to appreciate what you already have in your life. Because no matter how bad you might think it is, there are people all over the world that have it worse. So do your best to remind yourself what you are grateful for. When you are grateful for what you already have, it will invite good energy into your life. We all know that good energy leads to positive results.