Staying Positive and Motivated

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Let's start by defining it - as per Wikipedia, Motivation is the activation of goal-oriented behavior. In other words, it is the REASON which gives direction to an action. Motivation is generally categorized as intrinsic or extrinsic.

Intrinsic motivation resides within the individual, people are internally motivated to do something because it brings them pleasure. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, comes from outside the person like a reward for a job well done.

Basically, we may know how to set and achieve goals, but we will only be motivated if we will feel good about it or are convinced there is an incentive to do so. In the next section, we'll discuss what role Positive Thinking plays on motivation.

To learn more on the theory behind motivation, visit www.newworldencyclopedia.org.

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It's a fact that this fast-paced life saps out our energy and motivation as we journey in achieving our goals. It's a challenge to stay positive with all the negative situations we are faced with each day. Even the most motivated of people, feel unmotivated sometimes...it's normal!

These are some of the things that help me stay motivated:

    •   Know the good reasons why you're doing what you're doing;
    •   Try to enjoy doing what you're doing and have fun;
    •   Use visualization techniques to help you see the end result, to stay positive;
    •   Find inspiration by reading motivational quotes;
    •   Find monotonous tasks boring? Try different ways of approaching it;
    •   Break goals into tasks, so you can keep track of your progress;
    •   Remember that you can't function at an optimal level, all the time (it's normal);
    •   Learn to take a break, especially if you've been working on a task too long;
    •   Reward yourself for accomplishing tasks that help you reach your goals;
    •   Make it a DAILY habit to be thankful and stay positive.

Let me end this section with this quote by Zig Ziglar "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." That's true, motivation is temporary and that's the reason why we need to make it a lifestyle.

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