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You and Your Motivation
After reading my self-esteem post, I hope by now you are able to make a life changing step for yourself. Today, I’d like to share my thought about motivation. If you think your job is causing you too much stress, then look for a different career path. If you’re not comfortable with your current environment, then you need a change of environment. I know it’s easier said than done. But for me, part of increasing your self-esteem is to motivate yourself to do something big for yourself. It’s time for you to step-up!
Start with yourself. Make a list of things you want to do this week, or for the whole month. Do what you really like to do. But make sure they’re achievable. Then start to motivate yourself to achieve what you desire. Also, write down the benefits you will get from achieving them. If your self-esteem sinks, your motivation to get going dies too.
Walk your talk. This is not always easy. Take the responsibility for your own motivation and when you do, you will most often find a way to get yourself to start moving towards what you want. If you align yourself with your goals then your self-esteem goes up. Walking your talk creates a big impact both outside and inside.
At the end of the week or month, review the things you’ve done or accomplished. Were you able to do all of them? Or you’re just half way done? Don’t get frustrated. Just keep going and do the same step. I remember when I was in college, we have a swimming subject. Since I don’t know how to swim and I don’t want to fail, in my free time I go to the nearest resort and practice. At first I can only swim 10m out of 50m that we need to reach for our practical exam. I never gave up, I keep on trying. To my surprise, I made it to 25m until I reached 50m. Yes, it’s already a big thing for me. From, not able to swim, learning how to swim, I made it from the start going to the finish line and even 100m. What I’m trying to say is that, “nothing is impossible”.
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