Firstly you have to understand one thing, Motivation is not magic. There is no shortcut to for motivation or to stay motivated and it is definitely not something that can be bought.
Here are points proven to help people in achieving their goal and help them in staying motivated:
Set a goal
the trick here is to visualize the goal down to its most minute detail. Feel it, see it. Imagine the end result: when you clear your exam, marry the person you love, win in an Olympic race, get your dream job etc. This will help in establishing a connect with your goal.
Short-term goals
Start with simple short-term goals and then progress to longer range goals. Remember to make your goals realistic and achievable. It's easy to get frustrated and give up if your goals are too ambitious.
Neuroscience tells us that each small success triggers the brain’s reward centre, releasing feel good chemical dopamine. This helps focus our concentration and motivates to take another similar step.
Track your progress
It's easy to get lost nowadays among all the temptations we have accumulated around us. The best way to stay on track is to keep up with your goals by maintaining weekly checkpoints.
If you see that you are on track or even excelling every time you check your progress, you will be motivated and happy that you are getting there. If you see that you are lagging on your goals, it may be the reminder you need to help get you back on track.
Reward yourself
This can be anything you like. Just make sure that the rewards are such that they don't hinder your goal.
Don't be afraid of failure
Everyone falls short sometimes. If you fail to meet your goals for the week, don't get too emotional. Let yourself take it as a lesson. It's not always how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving. Don't dwell on failure, just accept it as a human occurrence, and continue working towards your goals.
Embrace solitude
Don't be lonely. Be alone. If you can't stay happy alone, you are doomed for the rest of your life. You will be constantly dependent on others and since, each and every one of us is unique, the odds are that they will not share the same level of motivation with you. Don't be like a stray dog, always be happy in one's company.
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