Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated
Key facts:
- Motivation is the drive to achieve your goals or needs.
- Motivation is important to break old habits and to develop healthy ones.
- Many people struggle with getting and staying motivated, especially if they have mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.
- You may find it helpful to set specific, measurable goals that you can divide into small steps.
- Ask your family and friends to support you and help you stay motivated.
Mia Hamm
“I’ve worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.”
Les Brown
“If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you.”
Confucius
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”
Change
Chance
We see change always as a chance, not a threat.
Awareness
Tomorrows challenges require new solutions.
Attitude
We set a positive example and lead change through personal
involvement.
Commitment
We lead trough our actions. We promote open, constructive
communication and information exchange with all stakeholders.
10 Reasons To Keep Moving Forward
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Don’t give up.
Once you quit, it is never quite the same. Whether it’s a relationship, a job, or your life, you are in charge of your choices. Giving up may enter your mind, but find some way to keep going, even if you have to do things a little differently.
It can be tough going in this world we have created. Former lovers sue each other, companies fire people to increase the bottom line, and there are evil people out there who get their kicks by hurting others. You can’t let all this get to you. Try talking first, because you don’t always need a lawyer, and get your personal support system involved.
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Take it one day at a time.
03
Love and prosperity can come in a New York minute, so be ready.
Keep on Fighting!
You really do never know what tomorrow will hold. I have seen things change drastically, and for the better, overnight. And even if it takes a little longer, that is better than hiding from the world.
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Stay positive
05
Go at your own pace, but don’t stop moving forward
The world is not your enemy. Albert Einstein once said, “We all need to see the universe as friendly.” This is true wisdom from a great man who knew more about the nature of things than most anyone.
You may have been beaten down, but you are not broken. Even if you have suffered and lived through a life-altering trauma, if you still have a beating heart and air in your lungs, you can get back on your feet.
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Remember, it’s not a race.
If you do just one thing a day, you will reach your goal. Sometimes even doing that one thing can seem overwhelming, and if so, just get started and you can always give yourself the weekend off. Pretty soon, you will find that doing this work to get to the next level of your life is actually rewarding, and you will start to feel better.
The key is to stick with what you’ve started. It’s kind of like writing a book. In the beginning, you have an idea, or maybe several, but by writing one page at a time, you will complete the book and feel pretty great about yourself. Progress is a great healer.
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Even making a little progress can go a long way.
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Recognize that what you are going through now is not permanent.
Don't Forget!
Sadly, there are things we can do nothing about, but we have a lot more control over our own moods and actions than most people think. Whatever circumstance you are dealing with, your job is to nurture the strength within you. Doing this will bring you greater stability and success in all areas.
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Think about your thinking.
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Learn to deal with disappointment.
If you don’t think you will make it, it could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Research says that up to 80 percent of our thoughts are negative, and that needs to change. When you learn to recognize your negative thoughts, you can begin to think more positively, which will make you feel better about yourself and your life. Imagine having 80 percent positive thoughts!
When Murphy’s Law is in full force, you may wonder why you are even trying. The truth is that successful people in all walks of life have to deal with disappointment sometimes. It’s part of the deal. The trick is to not let disappointments stop you. Ever.
STILL WITH US?
if so, Good!
Here are some Fun facts:
Snakes can predict earthquakes!-
Astronauts grow taller in space!
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We spend a year on the toilet in our
lifetime!
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Adult cats only meow to humans, not other
cats!
Octopuses have three hearts!
Want to see more facts?
Try to live in the moment
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Notice Your Surroundings.
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Be Grateful For What You Have Now.
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Practice Mindfulness Meditation.
What is Meditation?
A brief explanation of the practice.
How do you learn to meditate? In mindfulness meditation, we’re learning how to pay attention to the breath as it goes in and out, and notice when the mind wanders from this task. This practice of returning to the breath builds the muscles of attention and mindfulness.
When we pay attention to our breath, we are learning how to return to, and remain in, the present moment—to anchor ourselves in the here and now on purpose, without judgement.
The idea behind mindfulness seems simple — the practice takes patience. Indeed, renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg recounts that her first experience with meditation showed her how quickly the mind gets caught up in other tasks. “I thought, okay, what will it be, like, 800 breaths before my mind starts to wander? And to my absolute amazement, it was one breath, and I’d be gone,” says Salzberg.