Week 35: Motivation!!

 Dear reader, 

"A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way"

Sometimes it is hard to keep up on track. There are many things happening in the world today and things that you are used to today can be different by tomorrow. In a world where every one is trying to keep up with the latest developments, trends, economic predictions and a major US election it can be difficult to fully stay motivated and keep track of your progress. 

 

I like to work, whether I go to my job, I am working on my company, investments or reading I am always trying to keep up. Sometimes you feel like you are in a loop. Because of so much uncertainty you need to make a clear understanding for yourself what what you are going to focus on. Because we have a lot going on and also trying to have a kind of social life sometimes the motivation to keep going looses. This week I am going to take you down the road of motivation, what it means for me and how you can use your motivation to create success. 

What is motivation: 

Motivation is the desire to act in service of a goal. People can influence their own motivation and success. Motivation is whats gets you up to go to the gym, start a business or find the love of your life. The goal is stated clear and motivation is the time line to reach your success and your goal. Lets say you want to loose weight before the summer, the fact that you want to loose weight is your goal the motivation is that you want to look good for the summer. So you have your time line. Motivation comes in many different ways and for each and everyone our motivation to pursue our desired goal is different. 

There are many ways to get motivated, the most two common ways is by yourself or by others. On Youtube you can find millions of videos that will motivate you for the short run. With your favorite celebrity using powerful quotes that get your fired up like a sales team ready to start the day. Motivation can boost your confidence and it can inspire you to create great things. It can set you out to do things that you never have done before and might never thought off. 

What motivation means for me: 

Motivation for me is very important. The motivation to create something of my own, to influence, inspire and guide people where they need it motivates me to write this blog every week. The desire to have a healthy life and even stronger and fit body motivated me to exercise and eat the right foods. The desire to learn new skills and become even more successful motivates me to read so many books a year. I am being motivated in very many different ways.

The reason I choose to write about motivation this week is that I was lacking it. I was off for 3 days and have hardly done any productive things. I have been working out and cooking for myself every day, but the things I wanted to do didn't happen. I was tired, low on energy and my motivation was far to be found. I have learned that it is okay to feel low on motivation and that it is okay to take a break sometimes. But I do feel that I have wasted time and it could have helped me to reach my desired goals earlier. 

Motivation and success: 

Highly successful people have a high level in motivation in why they do things. Because of knowing how to use the motivation and keep yourself on track the desired outcome can be far greater and even quicker then you have imagined. I don't think watching 100 motivational videos would make you an entrepreneur. I do believe in the message that they often tend to bring you, you have to do the work. In order to do the work you need to be motivated and have a true desire. 

I believe it can look like a circle, starting with the goal in mind, next step comes the true desire to go after the goal. You dream about the goal, you vision yourself with the end goal in mind. You make it clear in your mind what you want. Then the final step is the motivation. This is the part where you make it or break it. Are you willing to do what ever it has to reach the goal or are you looking at a wall and thinking what have I got myself into? If you are highly motivated to reach the goal you will tear down or climb over the wall. Otherwise your desire will fly a way. 

There is one trick that can help you if you think you are not going to make it. That is going back to the loop. Maybe you have set your goal or desire to high. Maybe you have not made the clear mental vision so you don't know exactly how it would look like. but by taking a step back and look for the answers would be even more motivating then you can imagine. I hope I gave you a bit more insight into motivation. This is not a motivational blog but more about how you can use it effectively and that it is okay to take a step back once and a while. 

Thank you for reading, enjoy your week!!

Franklin, Moments2Success