Motivation Advice – 6 Keys to Increased Motivation
Friday
Feb 18, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
1) Be Consistent- be steady in your approach. Once you get started do not let situations and circumstances knock you off stride. You will gain momentum when you are consistent. With momentum on your side you will receive motivation at higher levels than you would if you continue stopping and starting.
2) Rewards- Give yourself rewards for reaching important milestones. This will motivate you from peak to peak as you progress toward the successful achievement of your goal.
Motivation Tips – 5 Ways to Overcome Procrastination
Wednesday
Feb 16, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Procrastination is a common hindrance to success. When we put off doing what needs to be done we also postpone taking advantage of opportunities. It is very important that you become a person who uses initiative rather than yielding to feelings of procrastination. Here are 5 ways to overcome procrastination.
Understand-See what is causing you to procrastinate. Get a grasp on why it is that you are doing it. Once you identify the cause. Eliminate it by replacing the reasons for hesitation with rewards for finishing the tasks in front of you. Give yourself reasons to get into the action mode. Think of the benefits you will receive from taking action.
Motivation Tips – 3 Common Pitfalls That Drain Your Enthusiasm
Monday
Feb 14, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Maintaining the wrong friendships. You cannot stay excited about hitting your goals while you are surrounded by so called “friends” who ridicule you and put you down for it. Negative associations rob your enthusiasm.
Solution: Associate with positive uplifting supportive people. Get a whole new set of friends if necessary. Spend time with people who inspire you. Avoid people who berate you and tease you for trying to better yourself.
Motivation – The Importance of Momentum
Thursday
Feb 10, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
When attempting to get motivated half of the battle is won by just getting started. A big part of the other half is won by the act of keeping on keeping on.
If you have a strong desire for what it is that you want then just start where you are and go after it. Start doing the necessary work. Start hitting your goals on a consistent basis. Doing so will establish momentum.
Success Becomes Easier
Once you have momentum you will get into a rhythm with the task that you are doing and then doing the act of doing the work will become simpler and easier to perform.
5 Motivational Quotes That Give You Inspiration to Take Action
Wednesday
Feb 9, 2011
by Anthony D Carter
We all get down sometimes while pursuing our goals. We need motivation to keep going. Motivational quotes provide a great remedy for inspiring you to action. Here are five good quotes that will give you inspiration for action.
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~ Andre Gide
How to Turn Frustration Into Motivation in 3 Simple Steps
Monday
Feb 7, 2011
Anthony D Carter
Being frustrated over current conditions can sap all of your energy and initiative. It doesn’t have to be that way. There is a way to get over frustration and become more energized. Here are three steps for changing frustration into motivation.
Examine Your Current Situation. Frustration stems from a general feeling of helplessness. It seems as if no matter what you do you end up back at square one with the same problems facing you. Your first step to changing that feeling is to look at what you don’t like about your current situation. List those unwanted conditions.
Motivation Advice – 6 Keys to Motivation
Saturday
Feb 5, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Motivation can be increased and maintained. Here are six ways to succeed at getting motivated.
1. Focus: Keep your attention on what you want. When we think of what we have to do in order to get what we want we tend to focus on the dreadful aspects of the tasks in front of us. Do the opposite. Instead keep your mind centered on the desired outcomes and you will find the motivation to get the work done.
2. List: A to-do list works wonders for building momentum and eliminating broken focus. When you start each day with a to-do list you begin armed with a plan. Each time you accomplish a task on that list you get positive reinforcement. This makes you feel like you are making progress and that motivates you to keep the momentum going.
by Anthony D Carter
Using motivational quotes as a way of staying inspired is a common practice among high achievers. You can get an added boost of excitement and confidence when you read or repeat a saying from a famous person. Here are 5 ways to use motivation quotes to gain and sustain motivation.
1. Read- Read inspiring books. Read biographies and personal development self-help books. When you do so you will find inspiring quotes that you can lift out of them and use. Once you have these quotes you can read them any time that you like. A good quote that you borrow from a book can push you do what it takes to get what you want. Let’s say that a person has been putting off setting goals and yet they are discouraged with their current situation.
Motivation Advice: How to Stop Procrastination
Wednesday
Feb 2, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Procrastination postpones your success and keeps you locked in a state of emotional stress. You can get out of this frustrating state with a little forethought on your part. Here are 3 tips to eliminating procrastination.
Think. Ask yourself why. You want to get to the heart of the matter. Why are you procrastinating. Create a list of reasons why you keep putting off doing the tasks before you. This may take some time, but once you discover the true reasons for your hesitancy then you can come up with rational reasons for overcoming it. A list of reasons why you should take action will also act to counteract the emotional barriers that have been holding you back.
Motivation Advice – 5 Steps For Maintaining Motivation
Tuesday
Feb 1, 2011
by Anthony D Carter
Motivation can come and go so easily. It is something that you must work on in order to sustain high levels of it. I suggest you use these 5 steps for sustaining motivation.
Step 1 – Get a big dream.
A big dream will inspire you to take action. You will feel compelled to act regardless of your circumstances when you have a strong reason why. Sit down and determine the reason behind your aspiration before you start. Once you are clear your reason then you will find that the task is easier for you accomplish.
