When we watch any inspiring video or come across any inspiring story or quote, we feel fired up and highly driven to achieve our dreams. However, after some days, the motivation or the energy gradually fades away and once again we feel less motivated. What is it that we can do to stay consistently motivated and full of energy all the time?
To achieve constant motivation, first, you need to understand what motivation is? If we look at the literal definition of word motivation, “It is the energy that directs us to act/behave in a certain way to achieve our goals and objectives of life”
Every one of us is unique and have our different goals, so are the things/ forces that can motivate us or drive our energy in the direction that can lead us to achieve our aims.
In order to attain a state of consistent motivation, it is crucial to understand what works for you? What motivates you more, the intrinsic or extrinsic factors? Do you feel motivated when you receive a reward or any benefit, or is it your internal self that is pushing you to act in a certain way?
For me, intrinsic motivation works best, and it is typically more effective and makes you fulfilled. Different writers and motivational speakers have given tips for staying motivated the whole day. Let`s check below;
As per one of the motivational speakers, there are three things, balance between which are essential to achieve the state of consistent motivation. Those three things are mind, body, and intellect. If we are not physically active, we won`t have the energy to decide and take the initiative to achieve our goals. If this is the case, we have to work on our bodies. If we are lazy, our blood circulation won`t be smooth as it should be. Exercising is essential to stay healthy physically and mentally.
Mind and body are connected. We have to watch out for what we eat and how much time we spend on our bodies. For a healthy mind, we need to have a healthy body. It has been proven by research as well that, “a healthy body leads to a healthy mind”. Our mind stays excited and depressed all the time, all we have to do is observe the situations intellectually/logically.
Simplify your life, divide it into three major things which are body, mind, and intellect. We have to strictly observe ourselves; nobody knows us better than us. Only through observation, we will be able identify where we are lacking and what is stopping us to achieve optimal and consistent motivation. We have to solve the puzzle of our life.
There are three kinds of people and motivation for all these kinds are different said another motivational speaker. For the first kind of people, taking initiative is the most difficult thing, they need a push to take the initiative. Such kind of people needs to stay focused.
The other kind of people takes the initiative, but they leave in between, they need appreciation to stay motivated. Such people can measure their progress and believe it, nothing can stop them from achieving their goals. Whereas the last kind of people are those who have everything, plan, energy, motivation, but still they feel something is missing, just because they are such kind of people who need endorsement or confirmation of what they are doing is absolutely perfect.
So, even as per the second speaker, the essential thing is to identify what kind of people do you belong to or can relate to for finding out what fuels up your body and mind?
Once you have identified what works out for you, further fuel your motivation by following the below tips;
1. Clearly Define your Goals.
2. Take the Initiative
3. Track the Progress of your goals. Seeing yourself achieving every milestone will keep you motivated.
4. Keep on repeating the above behaviors, you will eventually make it your habit to stay motivated.
5. Find a company of progressive or positive people. You will harness the power of positive thinking.
6. Exercise daily to stay physically and mentally fit.
7. Seek expert advice if you feel stuck.
8. Never lose hope if you face difficulty or were not able to achieve a milestone.
If you put in your persistent energy and relentless efforts, nothing can stop you from achieving optimal motivation.
