7 Motivational Tips to Get You Moving
7 Motivational Tips to Get You Moving!
Tip #1 – Drink a glass of cold water.
Dehydration can result in fatigue and mental fogginess, which sure
doesn’t help your motivation. Before doing intensive mental or
physical work, try drinking a glass of ice cold water and watch how it
refreshes you. Also be sure to keep drinking plenty of water
throughout the day. One glass of water won’t be enough for a body that
is more than mildly dehydrated.
Tip #2 – Meditate.
Scattered thoughts can make any task seem more confusing or
burdensome. Before beginning work on your objective, take 15 minutes
to sit quietly and focus on nothing. Keep your mind as blank as
possible and attune to the stillness within you. You may have to
gently pull back your focus when it begins to wander, but avoid
becoming frustrated about it. Simply keep readjusting your focus and
stay calm, and you should feel centered and refreshed in just a few
minutes.
Tip #3 – Create a worry box.
Nothing is more aggravating than trying to work productively and
being nagged to death by worries! Instead of letting your worries take
over your mind, create a worry box to keep them in. You can use any
kind of box, from an empty shoe box to a decorative wooden or glass
box. Write all of your current worries on a sheet of paper (or you can
use a fresh sheet for each worry). When you can’t think of any other
worries, put the sheet(s) of paper into the box, close it and store it
away on a high shelf nearby. If worries begin to nag at you again
while you’re trying to stay focused, glance at your worry box and
remind yourself that you don’t have to worry about anything right now
because you’ve placed your worries in that box. Affirm that you can
pick up your worries again later if you really want to.
Tip #4 – Empty your mind with free writing.
Similar to the worry box described above, you may have nagging
thoughts that aren’t exactly worries but nevertheless irritate and
distract you. Start your day by “pouring” all of them onto a sheet of
paper. As you write your thoughts down (don’t worry about making them
neat or orderly, just scribble them out), affirm that you are setting
them aside so you can better focus on the task at hand. If you notice
random thoughts nagging at you again later while working on your
objectives, take another sheet of paper and repeat the process.
Eventually you will train your mind to focus on the task at hand and
let go of unnecessary random thoughts.
Tip #5 – Chronicle your journey.
Begin keeping a journal about your goals and dreams, or whatever
you’re working on at the time. Be sure to write down your
achievements, brainstorm ways to overcome obstacles, and record
solutions that worked for you. When you feel in need of some
motivation, go back and read a few pages of this chronicle and let it
inspire you! It’s easy to forget how good a certain achievement made
you feel at the time, and this is a good way to remind yourself that
you are capable of more than you realize.
Tip #6 – Drink some tea or coffee.
While caffeine shouldn’t be relied upon for long-term energy, it can
often help in a pinch because it has proven to be a mental stimulator.
If you’re feeling foggy or sluggish, try drinking a cup of tea or
coffee and see if it helps (unless you have a condition that is
aggravated by caffeine, obviously). However, try to avoid adding
sugar, or drinking those sugar-laden caffeinated beverages. They may
seem to help at first, but too much sugar will cause an energy crash
later which can put you in a worse spot than you started in.
Tip #7 – Fuel your body.
Starting the day with a healthful breakfast can go a long way in
providing your body and mind with adequate energy. Try to stick with
lean protein and high-fiber complex carbohydrates, vegetables and
fruit, along with limited amounts of healthy fats. Likewise, keep
fueling your body throughout the day by eating small meals and snacks.
This will help keep your blood sugar more level and contribute to more
stable energy – which can give you the stamina to keep moving forward!