In this world of such huge diversity, what motivates me will probably not be what motivates you.  There might be a few shared common motivators but we all have our own unique “button” that, when pushed, is what motivates us.

In order to get and stay motivated you need to identify what your “buttons” or specific words of motivation are.  Then it will be easy to keep pushing those buttons and keep your motivation level high.

Start out by looking at your past experiences.  What simple things have you done that have made you feel motivated?  Maybe it’s reading a inspirational book about a favorite person that really gets  you fired up.  Or maybe you get your motivation by watching a favorite movie.  Or perhaps there’s someone whose accomplishments make you want to follow in their footsteps.

Finding the right words of motivation doesn’t necessarily have to come from positive, uplifting kind of things…do you tend to get INCREDIBLY motivated when money is tight and the bills start stacking up?  Is that what it takes to get  you up off your rear and motivated to do something?  There’s no doubt that money can be a great motivator for many of us!

But maybe your goal has nothing to do with money.  Maybe you aspire to make it your mission to accomplish something that will make a real difference in the world, in your community or, on a smaller scale, in your own family.

There can be great motivation in personal satisfaction.  There’s often a great emotional high that comes from doing something like going back to school to complete a degree or starting your own business.  Growing and developing yourself as a person can offer strong motivation.

There are endless examples, but the important thing is to find your own words of motivation.  Find that special thing that will catapult you into action and keep the momentum strong.  That one thing that will help keep you focused and filled with a sense of purpose no matter what challenges arise.

Remember, too, that motivation tends to go in cycles.  One day you might feel truly inspired after reading a particular book but other days you’ll find that you need to look for other forms of motivation.

If you take the time to look inside you will be able to find just the right source of motivation for you.  It may take experimenting with different things, books, music, spending time with friends.  There are endless possibilities to keep your motivation strong.  Find your own personal words of motivation and keep working toward your goals.

All the best,

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