54. How to stay motivated as the New Year Vibes and January energy fades

It's that time of year when our enthusiasm for New Years resolutions, big goals and January excitement starts to get replaced with old habits and procrastination. So, how can we stay on track for the long term? How can we stay pumped and our eyes on the prize? Emily and Jane chat the inner workings of motivation and personal growth. In today's episode, we're delving into the importance of understanding your "why" and how it's just as crucial as knowing your "what." We'll also discuss five essential questions to help you uncover your motivations and keep your momentum strong. Key Points: Know Your Why: Understanding the deeper reasons behind your goals is essential for maintaining motivation. Just as important as knowing what you want to achieve is understanding why you want to achieve it. Identify Obstacles: Recognise the barriers standing between you and your goals. Once you've identified these obstacles, you can begin to strategise ways to overcome them and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Embrace No More Zero Days: Keeping momentum is key to staying motivated. Adopt the mindset of "No More Zero Days," committing to taking at least one small step toward your goals every day, no matter how small. Understand Your Sources of Motivation: Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation. Understanding what truly inspires and drives you from within can sustain your motivation over the long term. Five Questions to Ask Yourself: What inspires you? Identify the sources of inspiration that fuel your motivation. What are your goals and aspirations? Clarify your short-term and long-term objectives to give direction to your efforts. What challenges excite you? Discover the types of tasks and problems that invigorate and motivate you. When have you felt most motivated and why? Reflect on past experiences to understand what conditions boost your motivation. How do you handle setbacks and failures? Recognise your approach to obstacles and setbacks to cultivate resilience and maintain motivation. Head to emilyeast.net for her book Like a Mother and her Next-Level Self resources. Head to Facebook and join our Wine Time Community Group. Tag us and share this episode on your socials at @emily_east and @janeyross_