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Motivation levels go up and down. We sometimes feel that we have no control over how motivated we will be from one moment to the next. It only seems that way. We can maintain consistent motivation if we are truly inspired. Here are 3 reasons why:

Expectancy - When you are inspired by a dream or goal you are propelled forward by your expectancy to experience the successful realization of that desire. You want that aspiration so strongly that you are motivated to do what ever it takes to get it. The expectation of receiving your desired objective will cause you to do things now rather than procrastinate.

The Law of Initiative- The best way to get instant motivation is to start. Just take the bull by the horns and get it done. Once you jump in you will find the task is less painful than the procrastination that you have been using to avoid taking action. You get instant excitement when you act on your challenges immediately rather than waiting for a more convenient time to tackle them. You want to develop a habit of imposing your will on your circumstances instead of always being at the mercy of situations. When you take a proactive approach to problem solving and goal achievement you will gain increased motivation as a beneficial byproduct.

Words can motivate you to take action when you are feeling down. There are quotes and sayings that provide you with inspiration. They inspire you to take the necessary action that your goals require. Here are some inspirational quotes that will spur you to act:

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”

~Jack London

Motivation can be strengthened with the proper focus. By that I mean your motivation levels are determined the thoughts that you place your attention on. Here are three reasons for maintaining the correct focus in order to posses high levels of motivation.

Mistakes bring you down.

When we make mistakes we tend to lose our enthusiasm for doing what it takes to move forward. The way to deal with this common hindrance to motivation is to switch your focus from the mistake to developing methods for not making the same mistake in the future.

Affirmations can help you increase your motivation.  In order to raise you motivation levels you want to improve your self talk.

You will need to use positive affirmations. Affirmations can be used to motivate you when you are at a low point.

Positive affirmations are simply statements used in the present tense affirming that what you want is already yours.

Some good examples are:

• I am wise and I make great decisions everyday.
• I am a winner because I work hard and I have a positive attitude.

Pressure mounts. The more you put things off the more the pressure builds on you. You are no longer motivated internally, but instead you become motivated to avoid pain or relieve the pressure. This is not a fun place to be in. It really makes a person feel like they are not in control of the direction that their lives are flowing in.

Motivation is easier for someone already in action than it is for someone who is “getting ready to get ready.” In order to get more motivation just get moving. Merely taking action by doing what you already know you should be doing will increase your desire to take more action.

When you feel the need for some extra motivation in your life find something that you can start to do right now in order to accomplish your goals. In the beginning it may not be the most efficient step to take. But by taking that first step you will get results. If your results are good you’ll keep moving closer to your goal. If they are bad then you can correct them and still keep moving forward as you learn from your mistakes.

Excitement will take you a long ways towards hitting your goals. After hearing a good motivational speaker most of us feel like we can accomplish anything that we want to do. Unfortunately that motivation and excitement does not last. Here are five ways to stay excited as you are working towards hitting your goals.

1 – Keep your eyes on the prize. Focus on your desired result every minute of the day. Never let discouragement or doubt replace the excitement that you feel when you think about your dream. See what you want clearly in your mind’s eye. Make a concerted effort to remind yourself that every action that you take has a direct impact on the eventual achievement of your goal.