If you are looking for further inspiration, motivation, insightfulness or anything similar, read this.
I have made customized subliminal CDs since 1997. Custom subliminals can be very effective at getting you motivated, creative, or just in the perfect peak state.
At www.financialindependenceuniversity.com , if you click on custom subliminals, you will see a page of tips for creating your script of affirmations, a sample subliminal mp3, and a link to a page with excellent affirmations. If you are interested, I would take a look at the above page.
A subliminal MP3/WMA or Cd may work wonders for you. What if you could keep yourself focused on your after working money making opportunities, aka Internet marketing?
I think a custom subliminal may do you some good.
Showing posts with label motivated. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivated. Show all posts
Monday, June 16, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
How to Stay Motivated Around Negative People
The world is filled with a great deal of negativity at times. Negative people are those who see no hope for themselves and because they see none for themselves want to try to take hope from others by discouraging them. Negative people don't want to see you succeed because they haven't succeeded. Some negative people want to keep you where they are themselves: in the pit of self-pity and negativity; others are the loved ones that fear for you and don't believe you can succeed and they don't want to see you hurt, so they try to dissuade you from trying anything new.
Negative people are practically the most difficult kind of people to be around, especially when things are not going so well. Negative people complain about this or that and see problems or imperfections in almost everything. Negative people are the ones who are rude to the cashier or push their way through the line. They are the ones who don't have anything good to say about life, even when life has been good to them.
When things are going well, we can generally fend off negativity from within and without fairly easily. But when we hit a problem in life, negative people have a way of making things look worse. Their insight and advice generally make things appear to be worse than they actually are. The statements of negative people are frequently pointed at "you" , as in, " I told you you couldn't do it." The problem is that if you hear statements similar to this often enough you can actually start internalizing it, or believing it.
A really good way to stay motivated despite all the negativity in the world is to take responsibility for your life and your actions. When we take responsibility for our own lives and move forward toward our goals regardless of what others might think, especially those negative others, you can be positive. This movement forward generates motivation. A sense of pride in yourself will follow.
Another way to stay motivated when negative people are trying to discourage you is to know what you want out of life. This is related to taking responsibility for your life. If you really know what you want then no-one can discourage you from accomplishing it. Knowing what you want means knowing who are.
What happens sometimes is the negative person sees you moving forward, but rather than encourage you they will attempt to discourage you. When this happens it has to do with the negative person's jealousy. If this should be the case you need to separate yourself from that negative person. Don't listen to their negativity.
Belief is another weapon against the negativity of anyone around you. If you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, regardless of what other people think. There are always going to be people who will attempt to steer you away from your goals by saying you don't have what it takes. However, when you reflect upon the belief of yourself you will find the motivation you need to push forward.
Goal setting is another way to overcome negative people and motivate yourself. When we set goals we set markers for ourselves. As we hit each marker we acquire a sense of accomplishment. This fuels our motivation. Negative people can steal your motivation away, if you let them. The key is not to let them do that, by utilizing strategies that keep your motivation intact. We can't avoid all the negative people in the world, but we can do things for ourselves to maintain our motivation.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Murphy
Negative people are practically the most difficult kind of people to be around, especially when things are not going so well. Negative people complain about this or that and see problems or imperfections in almost everything. Negative people are the ones who are rude to the cashier or push their way through the line. They are the ones who don't have anything good to say about life, even when life has been good to them.
When things are going well, we can generally fend off negativity from within and without fairly easily. But when we hit a problem in life, negative people have a way of making things look worse. Their insight and advice generally make things appear to be worse than they actually are. The statements of negative people are frequently pointed at "you" , as in, " I told you you couldn't do it." The problem is that if you hear statements similar to this often enough you can actually start internalizing it, or believing it.
A really good way to stay motivated despite all the negativity in the world is to take responsibility for your life and your actions. When we take responsibility for our own lives and move forward toward our goals regardless of what others might think, especially those negative others, you can be positive. This movement forward generates motivation. A sense of pride in yourself will follow.
Another way to stay motivated when negative people are trying to discourage you is to know what you want out of life. This is related to taking responsibility for your life. If you really know what you want then no-one can discourage you from accomplishing it. Knowing what you want means knowing who are.
What happens sometimes is the negative person sees you moving forward, but rather than encourage you they will attempt to discourage you. When this happens it has to do with the negative person's jealousy. If this should be the case you need to separate yourself from that negative person. Don't listen to their negativity.
Belief is another weapon against the negativity of anyone around you. If you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, regardless of what other people think. There are always going to be people who will attempt to steer you away from your goals by saying you don't have what it takes. However, when you reflect upon the belief of yourself you will find the motivation you need to push forward.
Goal setting is another way to overcome negative people and motivate yourself. When we set goals we set markers for ourselves. As we hit each marker we acquire a sense of accomplishment. This fuels our motivation. Negative people can steal your motivation away, if you let them. The key is not to let them do that, by utilizing strategies that keep your motivation intact. We can't avoid all the negative people in the world, but we can do things for ourselves to maintain our motivation.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Murphy
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Preparation
Many people watch opportunities pass them by throughout their lives. Opportunities to grow wealth, to get better jobs, to flourish and so on. Do you know why opportunities pass people by? Preparation. The lack of it to be more exact. It was Abraham Lincoln who said, "give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." That is the spirit of one who prepares. More time should be spent preparing for the opportunity.
Most people spend their lifetime imagining the opportunity coming their way, however they spend little or no time preparing for the opportunity. Here is a principle: Opportunity needs a docking station. That docking station is preparation.
If you are going through life without any plans for the future, then chances are you are not preparing. If you have a dream and you are not taking any actions towards that dream, you are not preparing. Preparation is the process that keeps athletes on the ball courts long after everyone else has left. Preparation is what wakes successful leaders two or more hours before the average person, to work on their goals.
What are some actions that an average person can take that can be considered preparation? Take education for example. If you have a high school diploma, then you should be working on an undergraduate degree. If you have an undergraduate degree, then you should be working on a graduate degree. Perhaps formal schooling would not benefit you. Perhaps your goal is to be a singer or a speaker. Then spend time learning how to sing or speak. Do not rely on your natural talents only. Thank God for those talents, but spend time sharpening yourself. Listen to experts in the fields you want to get into. Read books. Turn your car into a learning institution. Listen to books on CD's. All of these are examples of preparation. It is any action you are taking towards you being ready for when that time comes.
So you work full time. If you work for a company that has a tuition reimbursement plan, take advantage of it. Whatever the amount of the tuition is, it is 'more' money that the company is willing to give you to better you! I always count my annual salary, plus my bonuses and my tuition reimbursement to get a more accurate picture of what the company paid me. Tuition reimbursement is a good incentive for you to increase your marketability.
Hopefully you are working in an area that you enjoy and would like to remain in that field. If that is the case, take courses in that field. Your job is already providing you with the experience. So just add your "paper qualifications" to it. In fact, this is typically the stipulation for tuition reimbursements; It has to be job related.
When you are done with the degree or certification, you have made yourself more marketable. You have spent extra hours of your days going to school or taking courses. Now when opportunities for promotion within or outside the company comes, you will be able to confidently step up.
Mark A. SinghLeading In Life
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_A._Singh
Most people spend their lifetime imagining the opportunity coming their way, however they spend little or no time preparing for the opportunity. Here is a principle: Opportunity needs a docking station. That docking station is preparation.
If you are going through life without any plans for the future, then chances are you are not preparing. If you have a dream and you are not taking any actions towards that dream, you are not preparing. Preparation is the process that keeps athletes on the ball courts long after everyone else has left. Preparation is what wakes successful leaders two or more hours before the average person, to work on their goals.
What are some actions that an average person can take that can be considered preparation? Take education for example. If you have a high school diploma, then you should be working on an undergraduate degree. If you have an undergraduate degree, then you should be working on a graduate degree. Perhaps formal schooling would not benefit you. Perhaps your goal is to be a singer or a speaker. Then spend time learning how to sing or speak. Do not rely on your natural talents only. Thank God for those talents, but spend time sharpening yourself. Listen to experts in the fields you want to get into. Read books. Turn your car into a learning institution. Listen to books on CD's. All of these are examples of preparation. It is any action you are taking towards you being ready for when that time comes.
So you work full time. If you work for a company that has a tuition reimbursement plan, take advantage of it. Whatever the amount of the tuition is, it is 'more' money that the company is willing to give you to better you! I always count my annual salary, plus my bonuses and my tuition reimbursement to get a more accurate picture of what the company paid me. Tuition reimbursement is a good incentive for you to increase your marketability.
Hopefully you are working in an area that you enjoy and would like to remain in that field. If that is the case, take courses in that field. Your job is already providing you with the experience. So just add your "paper qualifications" to it. In fact, this is typically the stipulation for tuition reimbursements; It has to be job related.
When you are done with the degree or certification, you have made yourself more marketable. You have spent extra hours of your days going to school or taking courses. Now when opportunities for promotion within or outside the company comes, you will be able to confidently step up.
Mark A. SinghLeading In Life
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_A._Singh
Friday, April 4, 2008
10 Ways to Get Unstuck
Here is how to get your life, work or personal goals out of that rut...right now!
1. Clarify matters that remain unclear.
Are you stuck because you are in a mental fog? How can you possibly move forward with confidence if you don't know where you are headed? What exactly are you doing and what end result are you seeking? Resolve these issues!
2. Collaborate with someone.
Don't hesitate to reach out to people who can help you complete tasks, brainstorm or solve problems. Swallow your pride if you must; delegate what you can't do on your own and pay to receive this help if necessary! Whatever you do...get the help you need to get unstuck and make progress.
3. Ask for a deadline extension.
If you are working on other people's projects, ask for a deadline extension so you can "get yourself together!" Don't stress yourself unnecessarily because the project is due and you are experiencing "brain freeze." Ask for more time if you need it!
4. Fight the overwhelm factor.
Break down the task into bite-sized pieces and schedule specific days or periods of time to work on specific parts of the task. This will eliminate overwhelm, get you unstuck and make your work more enjoyable and manageable.
5. Conquer your personal fears and "just do it!"
Think about it...whatever happens after you deal with "your fear" is going to be much better than being paralyzed with fear and doing absolutely nothing with your life or about your work! So, why not take the worthwhile risk and go for what you really want?
6. Gather information about your area of focus.
Find out how others have successfully resolved the issues you are now facing and apply those principles to your situation. Knowledge liberates!
7. Know thyself and especially thy limits.
For example: if you feel that you have "bitten more than you can chew" be open and honest about it. If you feel that you have miscalculated the magnitude of the work involved in a project... inform the person who has assigned the task. They may offer a solution or ask you to work only on the specific areas you can handle.
8. Get some rest!
Are you stuck because you are tired and can't think straight? How many mistakes or miscalculations have you made as a result of fatigue? How many tasks seem insurmountable to a fatigued mind? Get some sleep and return to the task with fresh vigor!
9. Stop the struggle and get in the flow.
Sometimes it's important to be "stuck" and let life play out. It's important to learn and grow from the experience of what's happening and why it's happening at that moment. Who are you becoming as a result of being "stuck?" The life lessons are priceless!
10. Abandon ship.
As a last resort, if you are feeling miserable because you are "stuck" doing something you don't like, experiencing excessive stress over something you truly believe you can't do or make progress on...be kind to yourself and "dump" it!
Caroline Jalango is a life strategist and motivational coach for women who want to do better for themselves. She is the author of "Settle for Less No More" and "You Deserve to Feel Good" motivational books for women who want to succeed. For more topics like this, visit http://www.motivationzone.com to gain the momentum to do better for yourself and get the results you want!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Caroline_Jalango
1. Clarify matters that remain unclear.
Are you stuck because you are in a mental fog? How can you possibly move forward with confidence if you don't know where you are headed? What exactly are you doing and what end result are you seeking? Resolve these issues!
2. Collaborate with someone.
Don't hesitate to reach out to people who can help you complete tasks, brainstorm or solve problems. Swallow your pride if you must; delegate what you can't do on your own and pay to receive this help if necessary! Whatever you do...get the help you need to get unstuck and make progress.
3. Ask for a deadline extension.
If you are working on other people's projects, ask for a deadline extension so you can "get yourself together!" Don't stress yourself unnecessarily because the project is due and you are experiencing "brain freeze." Ask for more time if you need it!
4. Fight the overwhelm factor.
Break down the task into bite-sized pieces and schedule specific days or periods of time to work on specific parts of the task. This will eliminate overwhelm, get you unstuck and make your work more enjoyable and manageable.
5. Conquer your personal fears and "just do it!"
Think about it...whatever happens after you deal with "your fear" is going to be much better than being paralyzed with fear and doing absolutely nothing with your life or about your work! So, why not take the worthwhile risk and go for what you really want?
6. Gather information about your area of focus.
Find out how others have successfully resolved the issues you are now facing and apply those principles to your situation. Knowledge liberates!
7. Know thyself and especially thy limits.
For example: if you feel that you have "bitten more than you can chew" be open and honest about it. If you feel that you have miscalculated the magnitude of the work involved in a project... inform the person who has assigned the task. They may offer a solution or ask you to work only on the specific areas you can handle.
8. Get some rest!
Are you stuck because you are tired and can't think straight? How many mistakes or miscalculations have you made as a result of fatigue? How many tasks seem insurmountable to a fatigued mind? Get some sleep and return to the task with fresh vigor!
9. Stop the struggle and get in the flow.
Sometimes it's important to be "stuck" and let life play out. It's important to learn and grow from the experience of what's happening and why it's happening at that moment. Who are you becoming as a result of being "stuck?" The life lessons are priceless!
10. Abandon ship.
As a last resort, if you are feeling miserable because you are "stuck" doing something you don't like, experiencing excessive stress over something you truly believe you can't do or make progress on...be kind to yourself and "dump" it!
Caroline Jalango is a life strategist and motivational coach for women who want to do better for themselves. She is the author of "Settle for Less No More" and "You Deserve to Feel Good" motivational books for women who want to succeed. For more topics like this, visit http://www.motivationzone.com to gain the momentum to do better for yourself and get the results you want!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Caroline_Jalango
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Why Seeing The "Finish Line" Is Critical To Your Success
One thing I reinforce, time and time again with my clients, is to have a written list of goals for everything that they want in their lives. It may be their health goal, such as to lose weight or to stop smoking; a communication / relationship objective, such as better dialogue and more quality time with their spouse and children, or mending a broken relationship; or a humanitarian purpose such as helping and teaching others. In fact, in my Success System: The Power Of Thought - How To Get What You Want, When You Want It, I teach this success strategy of how to develop your clearly defined goals, step by step.
You see, ninety percent of the population has no ideas or plans for what they want out of life! Without grabbing hold of a solid plan these "drifters" will not have direction or the peace of mind to maximize their lives.
When you have no central purpose in your life, you fall an easy prey to petty worries, fears, troubles, and self pity. All of these are indications of a lack of strength in your life, which leads to failure, unhappiness, and loss. Without strength, you can not persevere.
The scientist, Louis Pasteur said, "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity."
How does one develop more tenacity, or determination?
One way is: before starting out to work on any of your goals; you must look ahead and know where the finish line is. You must select a road that will lead to somewhere, rather than nowhere.
I used to work in an office with a woman who made a banner and attached it to the wall of her cubicle. "There is NO finish line!" the sign screamed in four-inch-high, bold letters. As I would pass by her desk, I thought "what a peculiar mantra to live and do business by". What "There is NO finish line!" meant to me was; "No finish line, means no clearly defined written goal, means the road leads to nowhere, and no way to get to a result...".
Needless to say, the project she worked on failed miserably.
When you keep your goals clearly defined and SEE them happening you will be more determined and will persevere under any circumstances. Every action you take in life, needs to have a starting line AND a finish line. You will increase your chances of success manifold and get what you want, when you want it.
Copyright 2008 by Keith A. Shaw and Mind Body Spirit Central.com.
Keith A. Shaw, President of http://www.MindBodySpiritCentral.com Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Keith is an authority on motivation, success, self improvement, health and wellness.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Keith_A._Shaw
You see, ninety percent of the population has no ideas or plans for what they want out of life! Without grabbing hold of a solid plan these "drifters" will not have direction or the peace of mind to maximize their lives.
When you have no central purpose in your life, you fall an easy prey to petty worries, fears, troubles, and self pity. All of these are indications of a lack of strength in your life, which leads to failure, unhappiness, and loss. Without strength, you can not persevere.
The scientist, Louis Pasteur said, "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity."
How does one develop more tenacity, or determination?
One way is: before starting out to work on any of your goals; you must look ahead and know where the finish line is. You must select a road that will lead to somewhere, rather than nowhere.
I used to work in an office with a woman who made a banner and attached it to the wall of her cubicle. "There is NO finish line!" the sign screamed in four-inch-high, bold letters. As I would pass by her desk, I thought "what a peculiar mantra to live and do business by". What "There is NO finish line!" meant to me was; "No finish line, means no clearly defined written goal, means the road leads to nowhere, and no way to get to a result...".
Needless to say, the project she worked on failed miserably.
When you keep your goals clearly defined and SEE them happening you will be more determined and will persevere under any circumstances. Every action you take in life, needs to have a starting line AND a finish line. You will increase your chances of success manifold and get what you want, when you want it.
Copyright 2008 by Keith A. Shaw and Mind Body Spirit Central.com.
Keith A. Shaw, President of http://www.MindBodySpiritCentral.com Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Keith is an authority on motivation, success, self improvement, health and wellness.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Keith_A._Shaw
Monday, March 24, 2008
Bertil Hjert on Motivation
Motivation is a kind of driving force that encourages an individual to get going. It is a kind of boost to the self confidence, faith and inner conscience of a person. All of us look for some kind of motivation in life. It is almost impossible to face a competition, achieve success of accomplish a goal without motivation.
Motivation is provided to an individual from several forces. Different people are motivated by different actions. A child may be motivated by a simple pat on the back or a new toy. An adult gets motivated when his work gets adulation. Some are motivated by success and others look for big awards and fame as motivational drive.
When it comes to success, there are several things that come in role play to achieve it. Intelligence, study skills, time management skills and knowledge base are very important for the achievement of success. However, without the right kind of motivation, nothing is going to work. It is like this. You purchase your favorite car, fill the tank with fuel, get great set of tires, awesome CD system and amazing exterior. Now you sit inside the car and expect it to take you to places. Will it work? Hey, no doubt. It will not work at all. You need to take the drivers place and put the key in the ignition to drive it. Yes, this is motivation.
To sum up, if you want to achieve something, the key is motivation.
Now the question is, "how to get motivation?" There are several ways you can get that motivational force required to achieve all that you want in your life.
Here are some great tips to build your motivation:
a) Be clear about what you want and why?
The ultimate goal of undertaking a particular task should be clear in your mind. You should know what you want. It is also equally important to know why you want a particular thing. Spend some time and decide about what you want. Thereafter, write down some points on reasons you would like to wish for a certain thing.
b) Plan and make short goals
Once you are clear about what you want, you must write down your goal and break your ultimate goal in to smaller chunks or short steps that would take you forward. Once you start achieving your short goals, you would be motivated to go further. Remember, nothing works better than success to motivate.
c) Follow optimism
You need to be positive about achieving your dreams. You may fear for the first time you start something new. Its O.K. fear is just a way your mind tells you that you are stepping out of your comfort zone. Don't lose hope. Believe you can and you will!
d) Choose confidants carefully
People are often critical and negative. You should not let these people spoil your dreams or kill your zest. You must talk to people who are interested in your plans and encourage you to go a lead with your plans.
For more Articles, News, Information, Advice, and Resources about Motivation and Self Help please visit GET AND STAY MOTIVATED and MOTIVATION TIPS and MEDITATION ADVICE
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bertil_Hjert
Motivation is provided to an individual from several forces. Different people are motivated by different actions. A child may be motivated by a simple pat on the back or a new toy. An adult gets motivated when his work gets adulation. Some are motivated by success and others look for big awards and fame as motivational drive.
When it comes to success, there are several things that come in role play to achieve it. Intelligence, study skills, time management skills and knowledge base are very important for the achievement of success. However, without the right kind of motivation, nothing is going to work. It is like this. You purchase your favorite car, fill the tank with fuel, get great set of tires, awesome CD system and amazing exterior. Now you sit inside the car and expect it to take you to places. Will it work? Hey, no doubt. It will not work at all. You need to take the drivers place and put the key in the ignition to drive it. Yes, this is motivation.
To sum up, if you want to achieve something, the key is motivation.
Now the question is, "how to get motivation?" There are several ways you can get that motivational force required to achieve all that you want in your life.
Here are some great tips to build your motivation:
a) Be clear about what you want and why?
The ultimate goal of undertaking a particular task should be clear in your mind. You should know what you want. It is also equally important to know why you want a particular thing. Spend some time and decide about what you want. Thereafter, write down some points on reasons you would like to wish for a certain thing.
b) Plan and make short goals
Once you are clear about what you want, you must write down your goal and break your ultimate goal in to smaller chunks or short steps that would take you forward. Once you start achieving your short goals, you would be motivated to go further. Remember, nothing works better than success to motivate.
c) Follow optimism
You need to be positive about achieving your dreams. You may fear for the first time you start something new. Its O.K. fear is just a way your mind tells you that you are stepping out of your comfort zone. Don't lose hope. Believe you can and you will!
d) Choose confidants carefully
People are often critical and negative. You should not let these people spoil your dreams or kill your zest. You must talk to people who are interested in your plans and encourage you to go a lead with your plans.
For more Articles, News, Information, Advice, and Resources about Motivation and Self Help please visit GET AND STAY MOTIVATED and MOTIVATION TIPS and MEDITATION ADVICE
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bertil_Hjert
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Blueprint for Achievement
Blueprint for Achievement:
BELIEVE while others are doubting.
PLAN while others are playing.
DECIDE while others are delaying.
PREPARE while others are daydreaming.
BEGIN while others are procrastinating.
WORK while others are wishing.
SAVE while others are wasting.
LISTEN while others are talking.
SMILE when others are frowning.
COMMEND while others are criticizing.
PERSIST while others are quitting.
--William Arthur Ward
You find a lot of excellent quotes at www.financialindependenceuniveristy.com
BELIEVE while others are doubting.
PLAN while others are playing.
DECIDE while others are delaying.
PREPARE while others are daydreaming.
BEGIN while others are procrastinating.
WORK while others are wishing.
SAVE while others are wasting.
LISTEN while others are talking.
SMILE when others are frowning.
COMMEND while others are criticizing.
PERSIST while others are quitting.
--William Arthur Ward
You find a lot of excellent quotes at www.financialindependenceuniveristy.com
Saturday, March 22, 2008
How to Stop Procrastinating
Everyone, including you, has a tendency to procrastinate. So what exactly is procrastination? Simply put, it is when you put off something that can be done now because of laziness or carelessness. Procrastination is putting off things for another day, when it is just as easy to do them today. Many people have a tendency to put off things and then end up doing them at the very last minute or not doing them at all.
Procrastination is extremely common in students who need to complete a research project, complete a term paper or even study for an upcoming test. This is generally when the term "cram" comes into play. In order to get a good grade on the test, the student must "cram" for the exam in a short period of time, versus studying and planning for the test all along.
So why Procrastinate?
Almost everyone, at one time or another in their life, deals with procrastination. For some people, they make it a way of life or a bad habit. For others, they may only allow procrastination to affect certain areas of their life, but not their daily events. For whatever reason, people often put off things they don't want to deal with at the time.
Some reasons you procrastinate are:
One of the most common reasons people procrastinate is because they are afraid. Although no one likes to admit they are afraid of something, fear often hinders people from attempting to do things, therefore, they put them off. Whether you are afraid of succeeding or afraid of failing, it is all fear.
Another reason for procrastination is because you may not feel like it is important enough. If your task is not given a high enough priority in the beginning, then you will have a tendency to put it off. You may very well know that the task needs completed, but you simply put it off because you find other things that are more important.
You don't have the means to complete the task. In some instances, you may not have everything on hand to complete the task; therefore, you put it off. This may be the result of your inability to do all of the research and collect the needed data or you just don't feel like putting the time needed to finish the task.
Some other reasons people procrastinate are: you have not completely committed yourself to the project, you are extremely busy, you are lazy or you simply don't want to do it.
How to change the behavior:
Now that you have a better understanding of why you tend to procrastinate or did you procrastinate and decide to read that section later? You cannot expect that you will quit procrastinating if you do not have an understanding why you do it in the first place. Therefore, it is important to take a good look at why you put things off. This is the first step in learning how you can change this behavior.
Below are a few strategies that can help you to stop procrastinating. Not everyone will benefit from every tip. Therefore, be sure to try a variety of different steps until you find one that works well for you.
Create a list. If you create a list of all the reason you procrastinate and how you procrastinate, then you will be able to see that you are definitely putting things off. By creating a list of clues, you can then pinpoint your behavior and get a better grip on it.
Eliminate procrastination myths. "I work well under pressure." Once you begin to believe that you work best under pressure, then you are simply giving yourself permission to indeed procrastinate. "I cannot do this unless it is perfect." Keep in mind that achieving perfection is nearly impossible.
Break down the job. If you have a large job to do, you may believe you will never get it accomplished. Therefore, why even begin on the project? In order to overcome this mindset, you must break the jobs into smaller, more manageable tasks that you can accomplish.
Change your attitude. If you have a negative attitude, you are more likely to tell yourself that a task is disgusting, extremely difficult or you simply will not like doing it. It is simple mind over matter. If you believe that you can do something, then you truly can.
Ask for help. Many people believe that asking for help is a true sign of weakness. In reality, asking for help is a sign of strength. Knowing that you need help and obtaining the correct help, with make getting the job done a lot easier.
Some other tips include: Keep things that need to be done or accomplished in your line of vision. Keep to a strict schedule. Eliminate any distractions.
It is human nature to procrastinate. We all want to avoid things that are unpleasant, while seeking out things that leave us feeling good. Making a conscious effort to determine why you procrastinate will help you to change the behavior. Don't expect miracles though. Change will take time. Begin by taking baby steps and eventually, you will see dramatic results.
Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of Be Successful News, a site that provides information and articles on how to succeed in your own home or small business.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kevin_Sinclair
Procrastination is extremely common in students who need to complete a research project, complete a term paper or even study for an upcoming test. This is generally when the term "cram" comes into play. In order to get a good grade on the test, the student must "cram" for the exam in a short period of time, versus studying and planning for the test all along.
So why Procrastinate?
Almost everyone, at one time or another in their life, deals with procrastination. For some people, they make it a way of life or a bad habit. For others, they may only allow procrastination to affect certain areas of their life, but not their daily events. For whatever reason, people often put off things they don't want to deal with at the time.
Some reasons you procrastinate are:
One of the most common reasons people procrastinate is because they are afraid. Although no one likes to admit they are afraid of something, fear often hinders people from attempting to do things, therefore, they put them off. Whether you are afraid of succeeding or afraid of failing, it is all fear.
Another reason for procrastination is because you may not feel like it is important enough. If your task is not given a high enough priority in the beginning, then you will have a tendency to put it off. You may very well know that the task needs completed, but you simply put it off because you find other things that are more important.
You don't have the means to complete the task. In some instances, you may not have everything on hand to complete the task; therefore, you put it off. This may be the result of your inability to do all of the research and collect the needed data or you just don't feel like putting the time needed to finish the task.
Some other reasons people procrastinate are: you have not completely committed yourself to the project, you are extremely busy, you are lazy or you simply don't want to do it.
How to change the behavior:
Now that you have a better understanding of why you tend to procrastinate or did you procrastinate and decide to read that section later? You cannot expect that you will quit procrastinating if you do not have an understanding why you do it in the first place. Therefore, it is important to take a good look at why you put things off. This is the first step in learning how you can change this behavior.
Below are a few strategies that can help you to stop procrastinating. Not everyone will benefit from every tip. Therefore, be sure to try a variety of different steps until you find one that works well for you.
Create a list. If you create a list of all the reason you procrastinate and how you procrastinate, then you will be able to see that you are definitely putting things off. By creating a list of clues, you can then pinpoint your behavior and get a better grip on it.
Eliminate procrastination myths. "I work well under pressure." Once you begin to believe that you work best under pressure, then you are simply giving yourself permission to indeed procrastinate. "I cannot do this unless it is perfect." Keep in mind that achieving perfection is nearly impossible.
Break down the job. If you have a large job to do, you may believe you will never get it accomplished. Therefore, why even begin on the project? In order to overcome this mindset, you must break the jobs into smaller, more manageable tasks that you can accomplish.
Change your attitude. If you have a negative attitude, you are more likely to tell yourself that a task is disgusting, extremely difficult or you simply will not like doing it. It is simple mind over matter. If you believe that you can do something, then you truly can.
Ask for help. Many people believe that asking for help is a true sign of weakness. In reality, asking for help is a sign of strength. Knowing that you need help and obtaining the correct help, with make getting the job done a lot easier.
Some other tips include: Keep things that need to be done or accomplished in your line of vision. Keep to a strict schedule. Eliminate any distractions.
It is human nature to procrastinate. We all want to avoid things that are unpleasant, while seeking out things that leave us feeling good. Making a conscious effort to determine why you procrastinate will help you to change the behavior. Don't expect miracles though. Change will take time. Begin by taking baby steps and eventually, you will see dramatic results.
Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of Be Successful News, a site that provides information and articles on how to succeed in your own home or small business.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kevin_Sinclair
Friday, March 21, 2008
How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated
How many times does it happen that we wish to achieve something, start to take steps in that direction, only to give up after sometime? Don't we wish we could stay motivated enough to reach the end and achieve our goal? Moreover, how does one get motivated and stay motivated with things that one really doesn't like?
Here's my list:
1. Find out a real "reason" which motivates you to keep moving towards your goal.
If the reason doesn't inspire you, it doesn't get you excited to start working on your goal, then; probably it's not the right reason. You will have to dig deeper to find a reason that motivates you.
You will probably have to do this exercise for quite some time to get the right one.
2. Find out the real "cost" of failing this goal. A cost which would motivate you to run away from failure and push you to towards your goal.
Pain is a great motivator. There has been so many times where a powerful tomorrow doesn't inspire enough to move ahead. But just a reminder of how painful things could get is enough to start running towards the goal.
3. Keep reminders for both of them - The reason and the cost.
Have a photo of what you want somewhere, write it down in a book, put it on a post it and stick it in your cabinet, create a screen saver.... you can be quite creative here.
4. Share with your family and friends what you plan to do; especially with those who will hold you into account.
Sharing your goal, your reason and your cost, your entire analysis helps a lot. By doing so, you would be creating powerful reminders and support for yourself. If and when you go down and feel like giving up or cheating a bit, they will act as your biggest strength and remind you of the reason why you started with this in the first place. They will not let you fall back.
5. Break up your goal in small do-able tasks.
A huge goal, a tough goal or a goal which requires lot of time can appear quite over whelming and de-motivating. Breaking it up in small do-able tasks makes it look manageable. Moreover, since this requires thinking things over, it might just help in creating a detailed plan.
6. Set landmarks. Acknowledge yourself and celebrate whenever you cross a landmark.
Create landmarks for yourself; Landmarks which represent you finishing part of your goal, or reaching somewhere in your entire series of small tasks. Don't keep celebration out till you complete your entire goal. Celebration of crossing landmarks acts like boosters to keep moving towards the goal.
7. Chart your progress numerically.
There is something very powerful about numbers. They cannot lie. If it is possible, chart out your progress numerically. The better your numbers are the better you will feel.
8. Don't forget to have fun.
Whatever you do, don't forget to have fun. Keep things interesting. Introduce variety in all ways possible. These keep tasks from getting mundane or boring. They help in keeping the zest to reach goals alive.
9. Find a community related to your goals.
It's great to know you are not alone. Find out people, find out communities with goals similar to yours. Connect with them. Form new friends. Exchange ideas. Progress together. Have a healthy competition with each other. Share your learning on the way and grow and achieve your goals.
10. Find a guru.
Find a guru - a mentor for yourself. Find people who have been there and done that. Find people who have the knowledge and expertise required to reach your goals. They can provide you with tips, they can share their trials and they are living examples that someone has already done this. And so can you.
11. Don't beat yourself up.
If you get sidelined or distracted, if you catch yourself starting to give up, if you slip-up, don't beat yourself. It happens. Just pull yourself together and start working on your goal again.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Avani_Mehta
Here's my list:
1. Find out a real "reason" which motivates you to keep moving towards your goal.
If the reason doesn't inspire you, it doesn't get you excited to start working on your goal, then; probably it's not the right reason. You will have to dig deeper to find a reason that motivates you.
You will probably have to do this exercise for quite some time to get the right one.
2. Find out the real "cost" of failing this goal. A cost which would motivate you to run away from failure and push you to towards your goal.
Pain is a great motivator. There has been so many times where a powerful tomorrow doesn't inspire enough to move ahead. But just a reminder of how painful things could get is enough to start running towards the goal.
3. Keep reminders for both of them - The reason and the cost.
Have a photo of what you want somewhere, write it down in a book, put it on a post it and stick it in your cabinet, create a screen saver.... you can be quite creative here.
4. Share with your family and friends what you plan to do; especially with those who will hold you into account.
Sharing your goal, your reason and your cost, your entire analysis helps a lot. By doing so, you would be creating powerful reminders and support for yourself. If and when you go down and feel like giving up or cheating a bit, they will act as your biggest strength and remind you of the reason why you started with this in the first place. They will not let you fall back.
5. Break up your goal in small do-able tasks.
A huge goal, a tough goal or a goal which requires lot of time can appear quite over whelming and de-motivating. Breaking it up in small do-able tasks makes it look manageable. Moreover, since this requires thinking things over, it might just help in creating a detailed plan.
6. Set landmarks. Acknowledge yourself and celebrate whenever you cross a landmark.
Create landmarks for yourself; Landmarks which represent you finishing part of your goal, or reaching somewhere in your entire series of small tasks. Don't keep celebration out till you complete your entire goal. Celebration of crossing landmarks acts like boosters to keep moving towards the goal.
7. Chart your progress numerically.
There is something very powerful about numbers. They cannot lie. If it is possible, chart out your progress numerically. The better your numbers are the better you will feel.
8. Don't forget to have fun.
Whatever you do, don't forget to have fun. Keep things interesting. Introduce variety in all ways possible. These keep tasks from getting mundane or boring. They help in keeping the zest to reach goals alive.
9. Find a community related to your goals.
It's great to know you are not alone. Find out people, find out communities with goals similar to yours. Connect with them. Form new friends. Exchange ideas. Progress together. Have a healthy competition with each other. Share your learning on the way and grow and achieve your goals.
10. Find a guru.
Find a guru - a mentor for yourself. Find people who have been there and done that. Find people who have the knowledge and expertise required to reach your goals. They can provide you with tips, they can share their trials and they are living examples that someone has already done this. And so can you.
11. Don't beat yourself up.
If you get sidelined or distracted, if you catch yourself starting to give up, if you slip-up, don't beat yourself. It happens. Just pull yourself together and start working on your goal again.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Avani_Mehta
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Getting Pumped and Motivated
If you need to get fired up before a big event or even just to finish up the week, I know of a few methods to get yourself motivated. First, fill up a sheet of paper with every one of your major accomplishments. Put down things like awards, raises, promotions, personal bests, like your biggest commissions, or something great you did in sports. Type up any and all of your greatest accomplishments. What do you do with this paper? Read it before you take on your challenge. It might sound silly, but this exercise primes your mind for more achievement.
Another idea is using a subliminal CD or mp3. Think of some good motivational affirmations and record and mix them. Making your own subliminal CDs is very easy (see www.independentwealth.us for details). Play the CD on your way to work. Need some good affirmations? No problem. How about: "I am motivated to ______. I create my future. My decisions dictate my destiny. My willpower is phenomenal. I follow through. I am in a peak state." Get the idea?
Hypnosis can work too, but you have to take the time to relax for 20 - 30 minutes. ProHypnosis.com offers good hypnosis cds.
"The Instant Millionaire" is a read that will get you fired up and ready to take action too.
I have found taking time to review http://www.financialindependenceuniversity.com/ will get me more focused and motivated too.
A quick meeting of your mastermind alliance should motivate you and the rest of your group.
Another idea is using a subliminal CD or mp3. Think of some good motivational affirmations and record and mix them. Making your own subliminal CDs is very easy (see www.independentwealth.us for details). Play the CD on your way to work. Need some good affirmations? No problem. How about: "I am motivated to ______. I create my future. My decisions dictate my destiny. My willpower is phenomenal. I follow through. I am in a peak state." Get the idea?
Hypnosis can work too, but you have to take the time to relax for 20 - 30 minutes. ProHypnosis.com offers good hypnosis cds.
"The Instant Millionaire" is a read that will get you fired up and ready to take action too.
I have found taking time to review http://www.financialindependenceuniversity.com/ will get me more focused and motivated too.
A quick meeting of your mastermind alliance should motivate you and the rest of your group.
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