How to motivate yourself
Do you ever reach a point where you don't want to do anything? Like everything seems so out of reach and all you want to do is lie on your bed and pass out. Trust me, we’ve all been there. Motivation is such a fleeting feeling. It’s inconsistent and undependable, so when we rely on motivation alone, we're setting ourselves up for disappointment.
So how do we move forward when we don’t feel like it? How do we show up for our goals, our dreams, and ourselves even on the hard days?
It starts with shifting our mindset.
In this edition of my blog, I will be sharing how to motivate yourself and continue moving forward, even when you don’t feel like it.
1. Understand that your potential is limitless
The moment that you realize that you can achieve anything that you set your mind to is the moment that a whole new version of you is born. God has a plan and purpose for your life. He put you here for a reason.
Stop playing it small, stop settling. Stop doubting your potential. It’s limitless because your Source is limitless.
2. Visualize your future self
When you feel like you aren’t working as much as you want to or aren’t meeting your full potential, take a moment to close your eyes and see what your dream life is like. Visualizing your future self taps into one of your brain's most powerful motivational systems. When you create vivid, detailed mental images of who you want to become, you're essentially giving your brain a target to move toward.
So the next time you find yourself waiting for motivation instead of acting on your plans, pause, breathe, and visualize where you want to go. Let your vision reignite your passion for the life you want to build.
3. Have an emotional connection to the person you want to be
When you feel emotionally invested in the person you're becoming, your daily choices stop feeling like sacrifices and start feeling like acts of love toward that future version of yourself. When you're tempted to skip a workout or mindlessly scroll social media, pause and imagine your future self looking back at this moment. How grateful would they be if you choose the harder but better option right now? How disappointed would they feel if you chose immediate comfort over their well-being?
This isn't about guilt, it's about genuine care for someone whose life you're actively creating. When you are emotionally connected to the person you want to be, you care about them, you don’t want to hurt them, meaning that you will do everything you need to do, even if it’s hard to ensure that they get everything they want to. You show up, even when it’s hard. You stay disciplined, not out of pressure, but out of love.
4. Reconnect with your “WHY”
When motivation fades and the days get tough, the easiest thing to do is to reconnect with your why. This will give you the push to start working again.
Take time regularly to remind yourself:
What dreams are you chasing?
Who are you doing this for?
How will your life and others’ lives be different when you succeed?
Reconnect with that purpose. Write it down. Speak it aloud. Let it fuel you when motivation is low because your why is the strongest compass you have.
These are just some of the ways you can motivate yourself so you can continue working towards your goals. Keep them close, come back to them when you need a reminder, and remember, you’re capable of so much more than you think.
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I hope this brought you some clarity and inspiration. Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you in the next edition. Until then, keep growing and showing up for yourself.