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Tips to Stay on Top
When we are motivated we’re energetic, focused and we get things done.
Too many of us have ambitions we want to achieve but we wait for the
motivation before we get going. The good news is that we can all learn
practical actions to boost our motivation, keep it high and so achieve
our ambitions.
Know what you want and why you want it
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You may know what you want; the pay rise, the new job, new staff, etc.
but do you really know why you want them? Time spent deciding why you
want the change will help you focus on precisely what you want and the
more importantly what it will do for you. When you have identified what
you want, and why you want it, write it down. When the going gets tough
come back to these thoughts, remember what is in it for you, and get
back on track.
Nothing boosts our motivation like success
!
When you plan how you will achieve your ambitions break it into
manageable chunks and schedule in rewards after each stage. If your
plan involves others remember to keep them informed of successes and
congratulate them on their achievements. Remember, we all love rewards,
bonuses and positive feedback.
Be positive !
Speak positively about your plan to others and to yourself. If you are
doing something you have never done before it is normal to be scared
but fear is simply your mind telling you that you are stepping out of
your comfort zone and it is not a reason to turn back. If you do what
you have always done you will get what you have always got.
Choose your confidants with care
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Unfortunately we all know people who are apathetic, negative, and
over-critical. Do not let these people trample on your dreams or quash
your enthusiasm. Talk to people who are interested in your plans, in
your development, who support and encourage you through the tough
moments and congratulate you when you do well. These positive people
will occasionally point out pitfalls but they do this to help you avoid
mistakes, not to hold you back. Find the positive people, support their
ideas and ask for their support in yours. Bear in mind that without
innovation we would have no wheel, and so no bike, car, train or plane!
It’s all gone wrong!
Sometimes events will over take you, your plans have to go on a back
burner for a while, you’re thrown off track and your motivation dips.
Accept that this is normal and happens to us all. As soon as you’ve got
your breathe back got back to your plan, change the actions or the
timescales if need be, and swing back into action. Remember, you
haven’t failed until you have given up trying to succeed.
Helen
Miller
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