Quick Tips For Finding Motivation

Michael Kohan    Elevate Life Project:  Mindfulness | Spirituality | Success | Personal Growth   Elevate Life Project:  How to Achieve a Stretch Goal   Podcast:  Quick Tips For Finding Motivation   What’s your true purpose?  Free Quiz by visiting https://elevatelifeproject.com/purpose    If you liked this Podcast, please subscribe and write us a review.  This is what helps us stand out, so more people can find this show.  To Write us a Review please open up this Podcast in the your app  on your computer and search for Living Life on Purpose https://elevatelifeproject.com/podcast    Show Notes:   Quick Tips For Finding Motivation Finding motivation can be easier said than done. Some days, you’ll wake up and feel full of energy, ready to tackle the day and any challenges that might come with it. Other days it’s a struggle just to get out of bed. When that happens, you may need some extra help getting on track.   The good news is that when motivation doesn’t come naturally, there are still steps you can take to create it for yourself.   Here are the quick tips you can use to rediscover your motivation.   Strike A Pose   It might sound a little silly, but you’d be surprised how effective this strategy can be. Striking a pose has more of an impact on your mental state than you may think. Holding your body in certain positions literally changes your internal body chemistry, your blood flow, and how you feel.   Studies have shown just how important body language can be to the way we think and feel.   Striking a power pose, with your shoulders back, head up, and chest forward can give you a dose of strength and confidence. You can always practice your poses in private if you feel self-conscious.   Eat A Dopamine-Releasing Reward   Eating a pile of chocolate as soon as you get into work probably won’t give you the immediate motivation boost you need. However, you can use dopamine-boosting tools to your advantage when you’re low on energy.   A small piece of chocolate at the end of every tough task teaches your brain there’s something positive to look forward to when you get your work done. You don’t have to rely on chocolate if you’re on a diet – nuts are just as good.   Eating a dopamine-rich substance stimulates you and lifts your heart rate, which can significantly increase motivation. It also has a slight antidepressant effect, so you’re less likely to be dragged down by the blues. Make Deals With Yourself   Sometimes you need help convincing yourself to put in extra effort at work. Although you know you should be doing your best every day, it can be difficult for that alone to keep you motivated. So, find something else to motivate you.   For instance, make a deal with yourself that you’re going to give yourself some kind of reward if you accomplish this difficult task.   If your day is seriously dragging, tell yourself that you’ll take a walk in the park after work with the dog to get rid of excess stress. You can even treat yourself to an ice cream, or an evening with your favorite movie – it’s up to you.   Move The Goalposts   Sometimes, the reason we struggle to stay motivated is we’re putting too much pressure on ourselves to achieve huge things. Although it’s tempting to set ambitious goals for yourself, don’t ask yourself to accomplish too much too fast.   Often, it’s easier to break big tasks down into smaller ones. You can arrange your schedule into a series of small wins, with each one giving you another motivational boost and endorphin rush when you complete it.   Deciding exactly which task you tackle first on your to-do list is up to you. For many people, it’s helpful to tackle the most difficult task initially, because they feel it sets them up for success for the remainder of the day.   Get Outdoors   Getting outside is one of the best ways to motivate yourself and improve your mindset. Not only is it a chance to breathe some fresh air, you also move yourself into a different environment.   Walking around outside will give your body an endorphin boost and help wake you up if you’re feeling sluggish.   Ideally, go to a green place where you can see lots of trees, grass, and other natural things. Greenery is proven to help lower depression and improve your mood in a lot of cases.   Give Yourself A Break   Don’t beat yourself up because you feel less motivated on some days. It’s natural to feel a little less energetic on certain days.   Using the tips above, you should be able to get enough motivation going to complete your tasks, until you’re naturally motivated again.