HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF
TIPS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT
1. Write down your goals.
One way to boost your motivation is to create some tangible motivation: A target date. Setting a date is
something tangible to work towards. Examples include preparing for a test or preparing for an important
event.
2. Make working towards your goal a habit.
Habits are automatic behaviors that allow us to do a lot more than if we had to think about everything we do.
When you make working towards your goal a habit it becomes an automatic response or a routine. You no
longer have to rely so much on feeling motivated. How do you turn your behavior into a habit?
3. Plan for Short Falls.
One way to not “through-in the towel” and quit is to plan for imperfect days. Imagine the following
scenario: you’ve been incredibly disciplined about following a particular diet each day, but today you
missed a special meal plan. How can you pick up the pieces and keep moving forward?
4. Set small Goals to build Momentum.
Seeing progress can be highly motivating. You’ll find many tools out there to help you track your goals. This
could be as simple as a to-do list or a calendar to keep track of your goals where you can cross off tasks or
days as you complete them and watch your motivation grow.
5. Track and Celebrate your Progress.
Research shows that frequent small successes can build a sense of momentum that can in turn drive long-
term successes, especially early in the process. Whatever your big goal may be, start breaking it down into
smaller chunks. Getting a new job might be a big goal. Smaller goals could be updating your resume,
earning a certificate, or attending a webinar.
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