How Can I Get Motivated To Activate My Dream?

What do you do when you feel like you’re doing more thinking than doing? When you know you’re a good person but somehow when you were created the batteries were not included. Are there specific steps a person can take when feeling unmotivated?

Episode #920 August 18, 2023

Questions:

Is there a store where I can get some “oomph”? Dan,I wonder how to get motivated. I’m making six figures in a respectable job but in my personal life, I’m not really even trying to reach my goals.

While we don’t have a physical store for oomph, we delve into the importance of setting clear objectives and focusing on personal goals in order to find the drive we all seek.As you may know, there are times when we find ourselves doing more thinking than doing, feeling like good people without the necessary motivation “batteries.” We discuss the steps you can take to combat these feelings and find the spark that propels you forward.  

13 Strategies To Help You Stay Motivated To Activate Your Dream

1. Set Clear Goals and Objectives – Identify your goals and create a roadmap to achieve them. By having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish, you’ll cultivate the motivation needed to take action and make a positive change in your life.
2. Break those large goals into smaller, manageable tasks. Take one small step each day.
3. Find inspiration, such as books, podcasts, and success stories. Learning from others who have overcome challenges will spark your motivation.
4. Visualize success. See yourself where you want to be. Imagine how achieving your goals will make you feel and how it will impact your life. That will motivate you to continue moving forward.
5. Change your scenery if necessary. Rearrange your workspace. Go for a walk outside. Spend time in a new setting to refresh your perspective.
6. Practice Self Care. Take care of your physical and mental well-being. Engage in activities that bring you joy. Don’t just measure success by your career or finances.
7. Create a Daily Routine that provides structure. It will help you stay motivated.
8. Have an Accountability Partner — someone you check in with to keep you motivated and on track. Make sure you’re spending time with the people that are living the life you want to live.
9. Celebrate Your Progress. Celebrate even those small achievements along the way.
10. Take Responsibility for Where You Are. You have to motivate yourself. Don’t expect it to come from somebody else. You can learn how to do this, no matter what your personality is.
11. Learn Something New. Engage in a new hobby or skill that interests you. That puts your mind into a new place.
12. Practice Gratitude. Focusing on the positive can boost your mood and help motivate you.
13. Challenge Your Negative Thoughts. Start to see yourself in a positive light and change your mindset.

Motivation can come and go but cultivating habits that align with your goals can help you stay on track even when you’re not feeling motivated. To illustrate this, we share a success story from one of our listeners who made the commitment to make a change in their life. Their story serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your passions and find fulfillment in your work and personal life.

Quotation:

[click_to_tweet tweet=”“A man can change his stars. I won’t spend the rest of my life as nothing. I’ve waited my whole life for this moment.” Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein – in a Knight’s Tale (William Thatcher – Heath Ledger) @48daysteam” quote=”“A man can change his stars. I won’t spend the rest of my life as nothing. I’ve waited my whole life for this moment.” Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein – in a Knight’s Tale (William Thatcher – Heath Ledger) “]

Resources:

Hold Fast to Dreams Webinar – August 31st – 2:00 and 7:00 PM Central – Save Your Seat here

Take The Strangest Secret Challenge with us, and listen to The Strangest Secret for 30 days, September 1-30th. Sign up at 48Days.com/secret

• The Strangest Secret – YouTube (the version I’ll be using for the 30 days)

• The Strangest Secret Book I recommend, produced by Nathan Martin at Sound Wisdom
• The Strangest Secret on Audible

The Key Points in The Strangest Secret That Will Motivate You To Activate Your Dream

1. We become what we think about. Our thoughts shape our reality.
2. It’s important to set clear and specific goals and create a plan for achieving them.
3. Take responsibility for where you are now.
4. Thinking positively can transform challenges into opportunities.
5. Learning and improvement should never stop.
6. Be clear with your visualization and imagination.
7. It takes effort and persistence.
8. Recognize that setbacks and failures are a natural part of the journey.
9. Surround yourself with positive, supportive, goal-oriented individuals.
10. Take action immediately. Procrastination leads to stagnation and missed opportunities.

June 2008 – Dream Job with Nightingale Conant

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