Lack of motivation is one of the greatest obstacles to success and sometimes it could really become really difficult to stay motivated when so much negative vibes seem to be around you. By creating a positive environment for yourself and becoming motivated, you can achieve more than you possibly imagined.
Here are 8 ways to stay motivated in a world full of negative vibes and go beyond your potential
1. HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY
Having an attitude of expectancy is needed if you desire to stay motivated in a world full of negative vibes. Every morning you wake up, expect something wonderful and great to happen to you. When you have an attitude of expectancy and expect something wonderful and great to happen to you, it will.
2. READ BOOKS
Reading books is another way to stay motivated and this is a habit you need to cultivate. When you read about the success stories of great people and how they achieved their success, it motivates you. This would push you to achieve the impossible. Reading books would also help keep your mind fresh.
3. HAVE AN END GOAL IN MIND
When you have an objective you seek to achieve, it helps you stay motivated. So ask yourself what you seek to achieve and seek ways that would help you achieve this goal. Make a list of mini-goals that will help you achieve your goal. Try to achieve each mini-goal daily as completing each mini-goal daily would will keep interest and motivation high.
4. STOP WORRYING ABOUT THINGS NOT WITHIN YOUR CONTROL
To stay motivated, you have got to understand the things that are within your control and those not within your control. Refuse to worry about circumstances that are beyond your control. You won’t move quicker to your next victory if you continue to worry about things you can’t control.
5. LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE
Looking at the bigger picture and always focusing on what’s in front of you would help you stay motivated. Try not to let obstacles along the way bring you down but instead find fulfilment in what you do.
6. CELEBRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Celebrating your accomplishments is another way to stay motivated. Learn to reward yourself each time you achieve a goal whether small or big. Always take time out to celebrate and it mustn’t be a party. It can be as simple as going out for ice cream.
7. BE AROUND POSITIVE PEOPLE
Being around positive people would help you stay motivated. Speak to people who inspire you whether it’s a mentor or someone you know, like a family member or friend. Being with positive people is also important because negative people and conversations will have you focused on all the wrong things and may take your focus off your goals.
8. SPEAK POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
I feel sad seeing people always speaking negative things about themselves. You have to understand that there is power in the tongue so speaking positive affirmations is really important. Regardless of what is going around you and your situation, always speak positively because words have a creative force.
Jake