1. How to Motivate Yourself: Tips for Self-Improvement
1. Put your goal on the calendar.
One way to give a boost to your internal motivation is to create some external motivation: a target date.
Whatever it is you are aiming to accomplish, put it on the calendar. You may be working toward a goal
with a set finish date built in. Examples include preparing for a test or taking a course with a fixed end
date.
2. Make working toward your goal a habit.
When you make working toward your goal a habit --an automatic conditioned response-- you no longer
have to rely so much on feeling motivated. How do you turn a behavior into a habit?
a) Set a specific goal
b) Create a detailed plan
c) Make it fun to repeat
d) Foster flexibility
e) Find the right kind of social support
3. Plan for imperfection.
It’s great to feel excited and confident about achieving your goal, but it’s also possible to be too
optimistic. Not every day will go exactly as planned, and that’s okay. Life happens. One way to boost
motivation on difficult days is simply to plan for them. As you think about your goal, jot down a list of
the things that could get in your way. If you’re taking an online course, this could include: limited tech
experience, lack of community involvement, etc…
4. Set small goals to build momentum.
Research shows that frequent small successes can build a sense of momentum that can in turn drive
long-term success, especially early in the process. Whatever your big goal may be, start by breaking it
down into smaller chunks. Getting a new job might be a big goal. Smaller goals could be updating your
resume, making a portfolio website, earning a certification or attending a networking event.
5. Track your progress.
Seeing progress can be highly motivating. You’ll find many tools out there to help track your goals. This
could be as simple as a to-do list or calendar where you can cross off tasks or days as you complete
them. Or you might opt for a free tool like Trello, which allows you to create a personalized digital task
board to categorize your big goal into daily, weekly, monthly or even yearly sub goals.
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