Let's Get Motivated

​Motivation can be defined a driving force that initiates and directs behaviour.  It is derived internally and can drive a person to do or achieve something, such as our goals or our desires.
Motivation becomes strong when you have a vision, a clear mental image of what you want to achieve. When we create a compelling vision of our future, we are more willing and determined to make that a reality.  What’s interesting about our brain, is that it doesn’t know the difference between what is true or not true, so the stronger and clearer the vision, the more our brain thinks its real, thus moves towards congruency and our motivation is increased. So motivation has the ability to excite you and push you forward, so that you take action, so that you’re able to make your vision a reality.
A Lack of Motivation
 
So I’m going to throw out the human card and we can all relate to the fact that there are times when we just aren’t motivated and there can be numerous reasons why.
 
So what is a lack of motivation!  If motivation has the ability to move us towards what we desire, than a lack of it suggests there is an absence of desire, interest and a driving force.
 
A lack of motivation can result in passive behaviour, blame, a sense of failure and a list of excuses as to why you shouldn’t and cannot do this or that.  I know I’ve been guilty of this in the past…its to dark, the weather isn’t right, I’m tired, I don’t have the time, what are people going to think…and the list goes on.


The challenge is that when we’re not achieving even our smallest goals due to a lack of motivation, we can often be hard on ourselves though we can easily become indifferent, unhappy and dissatisfied with life.
 
Let’s see if some of the Reasons for a lack of motivation resonate with you.

• A lack of faith in one’s abilities
• Fear of failure
• Low self-esteem
• Fear of what others might say
• Continual procrastination
• Laziness
• A lack of incentive

 
So the burning question is How to increase your motivation

1. Let’s start with something we would like to achieve and make it a goal. Just remember it doesn’t have to be huge…they can be very small and do-able goals.
2. What’s important now is to make you goal very clear.  Writing it down is a great way to help clarify what it is you truly are after and wanting to achieve.  Make sure you describe it in detail…what do you see, what do you hear and how do you feel when you’ve achieved your goal.
3. Focus on what it is that you want on a daily basis. Where focus goes, energy flows. 
4. Find inspiration within that goal. Are there other people out there who have achieved what you are wanting? 
5. Get excited.
6. Commit to it publicly or have an accountability buddy to keep you on track.
7. Use positive affirmations that affirm your goal and desire. What we say is what we start to believe and it is who we eventually become.
8. Do something small in relation to your goal on a daily basis. Small easy steps…
9. Make a visual representation of your goal that you can look at daily. Get your brain into gear and grab some pictures that inspire you and place them where you can see them.

 
 
 
Here are some great questions to ask yourself to get you started.
 
Is there an area in your life that you are already interested in that motivates you?
 
What are you focusing on when you think of that area?
 
What is the meaning that you’ve given it?  Does it empower of disempower your motivation?
 
What has prevented you in the past from staying motivated?
 
What are the benefits of being motivated?
 
How is life different when you experience motivation and enthusiasm?
 
 
Ultimately getting motivated is up to you. Take one step at a time and never underestimate your ability to make things happen.
 
If you would like to know more, than either visit us at www.bodymindsoulclinic.com.au.
 
Or you can call us on 5519 3338 or request an appointment to start creating the life you desire today.