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According to Kou Murayama, an associate professor from the Motivation Science Lab at the University of Reading, “motivation is important in almost every aspect of human behaviour”. It is no wonder that are motivation can feel challenged when life throws different curveballs at us. You might start with good intentions but find you start slipping along the way. It’s not something to be worried about as we suffer from this at some point in our lives. However, there are ways around it, so you can keep yourself motivated. By creating a motivation plan, you can stay on track and keep marching on towards your goals.
Step 1 – Defining Your Goal
Sit down with a pen and paper or your tablet if you prefer and think clearly about your goal. You won’t be able to achieve anything unless you know what it is that you want. Start by answering these questions.
- What is the most important goal I want to achieve in my life?
- How long will it take me to reach this goal?
- What steps do I need to put in place to be successful?
Step 2 – Using To-Do Lists
Now you know what you want to achieve in your life, how long it will take you and what you need to do to be successful. You can use this information and break it down even further. If you want to stay motivated, you need to create a motivation plan that will work for you to keep going. You can start building your motivation plan by answering these questions and writing them down in a To-Do list.
Managing Your Timeline
You can create separate To-Do Lists, which can be daily, weekly, and monthly. This system will keep you motivated as you work your way through each list. You have your timeline for completion of your goal; set up your To-Do lists accordingly. So, if your answer to the second question was six months, set up six separate monthly To-Do Lists. You can also further break these down into weeks and days. You know that if you stick to your To-Do Lists, you will achieve your goal in six months.
Step 3 – Regularly Assess Your Progress
You now have a plan in place to help you. You might need to tweak your motivation plan along the way as your circumstances change and you develop as a person. Indeed, an essential part of your motivation plan is to assess your progress continually. So, you can stay motivated; your plan needs to match what you are doing. A few adjustments here and there can be a huge difference between feeling empowered or ready to give up!
Step 4 – Ask For Support If You Need It
If you follow the above steps, you will be well on your way to achieving your personal and professional goals. However, sometimes you might feel that you need a helping hand along the way. The Leslie Link offers a life coaching package called, Activate, Motivate, Excel, which can help you with the process. By having an accountability check every week, you can work together on Action Steps with your coach, so you can always be successful. A coach is not there to bully you but to give you gentle support and a listening ear when you need it most.
In Conclusion
Motivation can be a tricky friend to handle. Take some time to create your motivation plan and stick to it like glue. It might feel like hard work in the beginning, as you might be impatient for results. But slowly and surely you will get there, and when you do, you will love every minute of your success!
Sally Leslie is a life coach, personal development blogger, and freelance content writer. She is passionate about helping people think differently and grow. She creates content for B2B, B2C companies, and entrepreneurs. She has a degree in PR and a background in business development, customer service, and sales. Lover of plants, freedom, and football!