Motivation Hack #8: Don’t Rely On Motivation

You take a huge risk when you put your efforts and success in hands of motivation. What happens when you run out of motivation? What happens when no matter what you do you can’t get motivated, you simply can’t find the drive, the passion within you to stay on track and achieve your goals?

Some goals cannot be left upto chance or motivation. You simply can’t afford to rely on staying motivated for goals like staying healthy or financially sound. These life areas are so important that whether you are motivated or not, you need to work upon them.

Motivation is not a one time thing – that once we get motivated, task is done and we can move ahead. Motivation is a continuous process; it never ends. If we don’t focus on staying motivated and make it a priority, then soon we will run out of steam and demotivation will set in.

In order to stay constantly motivated, surround yourself with motivation in all possible ways. Top three on my list are -

In your journey towards goals and dreams, there are some companions which will visit you from time to time whether you like it or not. And these are fear, failure, de-motivation and rejection. They will work together and alone to take away your will, your power and weaken your belief in you.

The question here is not whether you want them with you or not. The question is what will you do when they arrive? Will you give up and allow them to be victorious over you?

Motivation Hack #4 : What Not To Do In Times Of Failure

When failure strikes, motivation flees. Faith shakes a little, pep-talk is all forgotten. It is in these times of uncertainty that we take steps which could cost us far more than failure itself.

• Give Up

  I have one rule which keeps me going in spite of all failures – I cannot give up before I earn the right to do so. I surround myself with innumerable examples of people who failed, were rejected and yet, rose from their ashes victorious like phoenix. And amongst them, I ask myself – Have I earned the right to give up? The answer is always a resounding NO!

Being motivated takes work. We all know that. We work on ourselves to find real reason and cost, we set goals and create milestones, we find our prize and set eye on it, we leave no motivation technique alone simply to get motivated and stay motivated.

However, what we are forgetting is that all of this could go in vain if we don’t take care of motivation busters. Motivation busters are sometimes so powerful that all motivation techniques give up against them. Motivation busters are states of body and mind. Two motivation busters that affect us all -