Motivation is the key to success! We all know this. But how do we get motivated? A lack of motivation means a lack of results and a lack of results is bad for any business. If your Manager was to ask you what would motivate you most right now, what would your answer be? I'm sure ‘money’ would be most people's response, but is money really the most motivating factor in you giving your all in the workplace? Sure, by increasing salaries your Manager might resolve the issue short-term but is it going to get the best out of you? Or is it true that motivation starts from within?

We’ve looked into the best ways to stay motivated and become the most successful version of yourself!

Write Down Your Goals.
Tape them on a wall, computer desk or jot them down in your iPhone notes. It doesn’t matter where as long as you’re reminded of them regularly! This will help you stay focussed and on track. No matter how big or small, working towards them is the first step in the right direction. 

Adjust The Goalposts.
If a project or task feels too big and daunting don’t let that lead you down the path of procrastination. Instead, break it down into smaller steps and then take just one of them to start moving forward.

Just clean your desk. Update that CV. Or go on that interview. You just need to get started, the first step is always the hardest. When you have finished that small task you’ll feel more alert and ready to go do the next thing.

Remember Your Successes.
Take a moment to think about your successes as often as possible. Celebrate them and reward yourself. Recognising them regularly will only motivate you to want to capture that feeling again.

Think Outside Your Box.
Don't imagine your future from the box of what you have now. Just because you’re not where you want to be at this precise moment, that doesn’t mean that’s the limits of the world. Your possibilities are much larger... Never fear failure.

Cut The Negative Train Of Thought.
Only allow yourself to go on a negative thread of thought for a brief period of time. Then just cut it off, drop it and think about what positive things you can get out of this situation. Don’t feed the negative thoughts with more energy or you might find yourself in a downward spiral. Be constructive about failures and move on.

Get Active.
TV? Do you watch too much? It is proven that exercise can help you become more productive in other areas of your life. Okay maybe exercise is not your thing? Why not think about picking up a new hobby and engaging your brain in a completely new way.

Compare Yourself With Yourself.
Not with others. Comparing what you have and your results to what other people have and have accomplished can really kill your motivation. There are always people ahead of you and there are people who dream of being in your position. Just focus on you. On your results. And how you can and have improved them.

Look back at your experiences to see where you have gone wrong in the past to avoid similar missteps further on. It's important because it’s a great motivator to see how much you have improved and how far you have come.

Let Others Motivate You.
Spend less time with negative people who always look at the dark side of things. In doing so, you free up more time to be with enthusiastic or motivated people and let their energy flow over to you. Why not get motivated by people you’ve never even met? Don’t limit yourself to just the motivation you can get from the people closest you. There is a ton of motivating books, podcasts, blogs and success stories out there that you can tap into to up or renew your motivation.

Be Grateful.
When motivation is running low it’s so easy to start seeing your life and the aspects of it through a negative lens. To put your focus on what you still have and who you are – and to recharge with positivity and motivation ­– ask yourself a question like: What are 3 things I sometimes take for granted but can be grateful for in my life?

Make Each Day Count.
We don’t have all the time in the world. So focus on today and do the things you really want to do.

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