Finding the motivation to reach your full potential can be a challenge. Do you have the motivation you need to achieve your goals? Not everyone does. Maybe you feel like you don’t have enough energy to reach them, or you’re so overwhelmed you don’t know where to begin. When you lack the energy or drive to do something, it’s extremely difficult to build it back up. When you’re able to become excited about reaching a goal, motivation will spark on its own. If you aren’t able to reach the level of excitement you need to get there, you need to be prepared to adjust that goal accordingly. Sometimes, all it takes to become excited about a specific goal is to see others achieving their goals. Other times, you may need someone to push you to become better. It’s okay to ask for support. The sooner you learn that, the better off you’ll be.

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2. Share your goals with loved ones
When you tell your loved ones that you have a goal in mind, you
automatically become more motivated to achieve it. That’s because
someone else is now able to measure your success. The moment you
share your goal with someone else, you immediately become more
accountable.
That’s one more person who’s aware of what you’re trying to
accomplish and will know if you fail. That’s wonderful! Allow him or her
to become a support system for you to make sure you succeed. Since
they know what your goal is, they can periodically check-in on your
progress and help you along the way. This will keep you motivated.
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3. Surround yourself with other
motivated individuals
Spending time with people who inspire you will work wonders for your
motivation. If you’re trying to quit smoking, do you surround yourself
with a bunch of smokers? No. You become friends with non-smokers,
so you’re able to overcome your addiction even faster. This principle
also applies to finding your motivation.
When you spend time with others who have goals and objectives, you
can feed off each others’ energy and passion. It’s simply another level
of support to help you stay on track.
© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

4. Use others’ successes as inspiration
It can be very easy to see others’ successes as competition. It may
even seem like a great source of motivation. The problem with that
mentality is that, once you begin to fall behind on a goal, you will begin
to feel defeated instead of inspired. When you use negative energy
instead of positive energy as a source of motivation, it will ultimately
work against your success.
That being said, you can still use others’ success to motivate you. Simply
use it as inspiration. If someone completes a goal similar to yours, ask
them for advice. Don’t be afraid to ask questions - you may learn quite
a bit from the answers.
© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

5. Reward your achievements
Completing a goal, whether it’s large or small, means you’ve achieved
something. You should be proud of that each and every time. Find some
way to celebrate your achievements, so you know that when you
reach your next goal there will be something to look forward to.
By giving yourself a reward after each personal achievement, you’re
training yourself to want to repeat that good behavior. These rewards
work wonders for motivation. It’s the light at the end of each goal’s
tunnel, so to speak. Some tunnels are longer than others, but as long
as you have that glimmer of light to move toward, you’re more likely to
stay on track. After all, positive reinforcement is great for motivation.
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6. Don’t set yourself up for failure
One of the biggest killers of motivation is continually setting goals that
are unrealistic or lack a certain level of passion. When you do this, you
set yourself up for failure, which will cause you to lose motivation over
time. It’s great to set the bar high, but please make sure it’s
something you truly want and can eventually reach.
When you set smaller, more attainable goals, you’re able to reward
yourself several times throughout your journey. This, in turn, will help
you stay motivated and achieve better results.
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7. Pick one goal and start there
It can be intimidating to decide which goal to tackle first. You simply
have to pick one and start there. This strategy will help you find your
motivation and may even inspire you to create new objectives for the
future. It’s better to have to switch gears than wait to begin your
journey to success.
The biggest mistakes you can make are either trying to do too much at
once or not enough. It’s easy to become distracted and lose motivation
when you take on too much. When you focus your energy on one goal
at a time, you’re more likely to succeed.
© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

8. Stop, recharge, and enjoy life
Life is meant to be lived! It’s wonderful to set a lot of goals, but it can
quickly become exhausting if you never stop to enjoy and reflect on
what you’ve accomplished. Don’t forget to take time out of your busy
schedule to enjoy your life. There’s no point trying to have it all if you
can’t enjoy it.
It’s okay to take a break every now and then. Don’t feel guilty when
you do. Motivation isn’t constant. Sometimes, you will find yourself
lacking the motivation to do something. That’s usually your body’s way
of letting you know it’s time to relax and re-energize. When you’re
ready to reach some more goals, you’ll know.
© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

9. Learn from your mistakes
Failing to achieve a goal can result in a sudden loss of motivation. Instead
of focusing on the negative or dwelling on what went wrong, learn
from your mistakes. The best way for you to grow and rediscover
your motivation is by learning from your past.
Just because you fail to achieve a goal doesn’t mean you can’t still
accomplish it, and it certainly doesn’t mean you aren’t capable of
achieving it. Setting out to achieve your objectives in the first place
makes you amazing, never mind all the other wonderful qualities about
you! It’s okay to make mistakes, just try to learn from them so you
don’t make the same ones twice.
© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard

10. Learn More
These tips were taken from “To the Women Who Want It All”, the
perfect book for ambitious women trying to maintain balance in their
lives. It challenges you to think differently, covering everything from
self-acceptance to tips on, positivity, simplicity, happiness, and beyond.
Do you feel like you’re taking on too much at once? Are you currently
at a crossroads in your life? Do you feel like you’re capable of so much
more? Are you contemplating an important life change? This book can
help you address all of these challenges and more!
Visit www.justinejbeauregard.com for details, or to order your copy!
© 2014 Justine J. Beauregard