How to Get the Inspiration & Motivation for Success

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It is one thing to dream about success, but actually striving for success can be a daunting task. By realizing that success is a process that involves small, doable steps and support from others, you will be prepared to achieve any goal you set your mind to.

Realizing Your Goal

  1. Set a goal. One of the best things you can do to stay motivated for success is to identify your goal. Identify your goal and be serious about what you want. Whatever you goal is, whether it is getting into a Ph.D. program or becoming the manager at your office, now is the time to make up your mind, instead of just thinking about it.
    • If you do not already have a goal in mind, make a list of the things that you would like to accomplish in the next 3 to 5 years. Once you have made your list, try to narrow it down to one thing. It is much easier to stay focused on one goal instead of three.
    • To stay inspired for short-term goals, have a clear vision of what you want in the long-term and how the two are connected.
  2. Display your goal. Once you have narrowed down your goal, type it out in big words. Then print your goal and post it on your bedroom wall, bathroom mirror, or refrigerator. You can also post it at work or put it on your computer desktop. These reminders will help you keep focused on your goal.
    • Make your goal just a few words long like a mantra. Try repeating your goal at least once a day to yourself, preferably in front of a mirror or while meditating.
    • Posting pictures of your goal will also help. For example, if your goal is to hike to the top of Half Dome, pin up pictures of Half Dome around your room or at your office to motivate you to stick to your goal.
  3. Start out small. Don't think of your goal as this big giant thing that you want to accomplish. Try to scale down your thinking by taking baby steps toward your goal. For example, if you want to exercise, you may be thinking that you need to workout intensely 5 days a week. Instead, start small by exercising once a week for 20 minutes, and then move on from there.
    • You can't fail if you start with something very easy and doable.

Inspiring Yourself

  1. Read a blog, book, or magazine. Learn about your goal by doing an Internet search on your goal. Chances are that other people have had similar goals and have since figured out how to accomplish it. Also find books or magazine articles talking about the different ways other people have accomplished similar goals. For example, if your goal is to get into a graduate program, look into books like “Strategies for Getting into Graduate School” or “Applying to Graduate School.”
    • Go to your favorite local bookstore or library, and ask someone at the reference section to help you find books relating to your goal.
  2. Read success stories. Read success stories about people who have accomplished similar goals. These stories are often inspiring and motivating, and will show you that it only takes focus and determination to reach your goal.
    • In your Internet search bar, type in your goal and search for specific people who have accomplished the same or a similar goal. Knowing that others have successfully accomplished a goal will motivate you to keep going.
    • You can also post inspirational quotes by people who have accomplished major goals in their life around your room or on your bathroom mirror as well.
  3. Surround yourself with successful people. Surround yourself with people who have goals and plans; people who are going somewhere with their lives and have high aspirations. At the same time, try to stay away from toxic people; people who complain and whine all the time.
    • Join a club or a community group with individuals who have similar intentions as you: to realize their goals.
    • Be willing to let go of old friends. For the majority of people, this is the hardest part. But it is a necessary step if your friends are negative or if they just don't inspire you.

Staying Motivated

  1. Make a timeline. Sit down and write out a timeline for your project or goal. This will help you to stay on track, and you can refer back to it when your motivation wanes. For example, if your goal is exercising, on your timeline state that you would like to be able to run a mile in one month. Then make a mini plan for how you will accomplish that goal between now and your one-month mark. Cutting up your goal into increments of time will help you stay focused and keep you from becoming overwhelmed.
    • Every quarter or so, try doing a simple self-assessment where you give yourself a score on your progress in important categories of life like health, relationships, career, spirituality, etc. What is working well, and what would you like to change?
  2. Practice positive self-talk. Control your inner dialogue and practice positive self-talk. Replace negative self-talk such as, “I can't do it,” “I'm not the best,” “I'm not smart enough,” with positive self-talk such as, “I can do it,” “I am the best,” and “I am smart; if they can do it, I can do it.”
    • Affirmations are intended to counter self-limiting habits of mind and behavior, which are typically rooted in a distorted view of reality.
  3. Don't give up. Stick with your goal by realizing that every process has an ebb and flow. Motivation is not a constant thing. There will be times when you are doing a great job of sticking to your timeline and your goals. However, other times, your motivation will wane, but know that this feeling is not a permanent, lasting feeling. Stick it out and wait for that motivation to come back.
  4. Read a book or a blog about your goal. When your motivation is low, read a book or a blog about your goal. For example, if your goal is to publish a book or a journal article, read a book about writing for journals and publishers. These books have great tips for staying focused.
  5. Ask for support. You can also ask for support when having trouble sticking to your goal. Join an online forum, ask a friend, mentor, or a family member. Remember that talking it out will help you resolve the issue.

Tips

  • Be serious about your goal.
  • Take baby steps toward your goal.
  • Surround yourself with aspiring people, and read success stories.
  • Realize that motivation is not a constant thing; in your down time read a book or a blog about your goal.
  • Keep calm and stay cool.
  • Use as many as senses while you are studying so you cannot be distracted easily.
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