Top 31 Motivation Hacks part 2

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20. Make a big public commitment. Be fully committed

I got this one from my friend Leo at Zen Habits, and I love it!  He says “this will do the trick every time. Create a blog and announce to the world that you are going to achieve a certain goal by a certain date. Commit yourself to the hilt”.  Thanks Leo, you have certainly motivated me 

19. Repeat positive affirmations

Create 2 or 3 sentences that state your objectives and repeat them out loud sometime during the day (preferably in the morning).  Introducing your intentions to the subconscious mind is a powerful motivation tool.  Click here for more on affirmations.

18. Limit your intake of “world” and “local” news

Why?  Because for the most part it is totally DE-motivating.  AND, you may be surprised to hear this, but you do not need to know everything that’s going on in the world, all the time.  Take a break from it. 

17. Stretch first thing in the morning

Stretching for 5 minutes upon waking can shift your outlook in an often surprising way (brings your attention inward), so get the blood flowing in the a.m.! 

16. Surround yourself with positive quotes

Tape some positive quotations on your computer monitor, put

them in your pocket, slap them on your steering wheel etc…This is a simple method for keeping the positive and motivating vibes going.

15. Put yourself in a situation to get “small wins”

Attaining a consistent sense of accomplishment is crucial to staying motivated.  Checking things off a to-do list (and knowing you don’t have to go back to it) should make you feel good, and motivate you to be more productive.

14. Reward yourself

When achieving these small wins…reward yourself with something meaningful.  It is not really a “win” until you feel good about it, right?  This is something most people simply do not do, and they go from one task to the next in a perfunctory fashion with little enjoyment.  Treat yourself, you’re worth it!

13. Have a clear, clutter-free work environment

Clutter in your physical space translates to clutter in the mind.  Have a clean, fresh space to work in and your thoughts and actions will follow-suit. 

12. Do the most important task, or tasks, right away!

Right after a good stretch, take care of two of the most vital tasks you have for the day.  This will give you a nice sense of accomplishment and motivate you for the remaining work hours.

11. Pick The Brain of someone who has achieved a similar goal

No matter how outlandish your goals are, chances are someone has achieved something similar.  Better yet—chances are this person was less qualified, less intelligent, and in all had less “going” for him/her.  Find out how they did it…

10. Keep a journal of your progress

You don’t need to do this every day (you can if you want, but sometimes this gets too time consuming…and it’s not good to journal just because you feel pressured to do so).  Alternatively, write whenever you feel like it, and feel proud of your progress.

9. Get stuck in it!

This is another way to say, “just do it”.  You’ll often find that whatever you’ve been putting off isn’t as bad as you thought, and doesn’t take that long.

8. Write Your own Eulogy

A very powerful (and not much talked about) exercise for motivation.  Although morbidly sounding, this practice can be a transcending experience.  For more info, read What Is Your Legacy (and you can see what I want said about me when its all over)! 

7. Set AWESOME goals for yourself

I say “awesome” because writing out goals should be a fun and inspiring experience!  If goal writing stresses you out, then you should not be doing it (or change your mindset, as it should excite you to envision the life you want to lead).  You can see my goals for 2008 here!

6. Try using different types of music to fire you up

Music has the unique ability to generate feelings within us that mere words sometimes can not do.  Find music that is right for your mood, and use it smartly!  Here are 5 Great Albums to listen to in the morning.

5. Believe that you can do whatever you are planning to do

You don’t have to know HOW you are going to achieve your goals, but you do need to have an unyielding inner belief that you will accomplish them.  Just KNOW that you are going to do it, and you will find yourself constantly stimulated.

4. Set a short-term EXERCISE goal, and achieve it!

Tell yourself you will successfully jog 2 miles within the next two weeks without a rest.  OR, do ten straight push-ups.  OR, complete a full Bikram Yoga class.  The point is to set a realistic goal for your body, achieve it, and set the stage for the mind!

3. Be OK not knowing everything

How is this motivating?  Because once you realize that you will NOT always know exactly what to do each and every moment, you can relax and allow the best solution surface naturally (which it has a tendency to do in a relaxed state). 

2. Watch thoughts like “I can’t do that” or “I can never pull that off”

I say watch them because there really is no getting rid of them, as they exist for every human.  But you can become an observer to your negativity, and start realizing that it is a mind-created tool that only limits you.  Once you get a different perspective, you can by-pass the negative thoughts and allow pure action to transpire.

1. Every day, commit to doing at least two things proactively

It is critical to be “moving forward” every day.  No matter what happens, make sure you are doing at least two daily actions that put you closer to your ultimate goals.  Most of us spend 99.9% of our time in reactionary mode, and this is ultra-un-motivating.

There you have it, a pretty complete list.  As always, would love to hear your thoughts and comments.  Thanks…

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