Are you having trouble sticking to your new year’s resolutions?
If you’re having trouble finding the motivation to hit your daily goals, you’re not alone. Less than 9% of people who create new year’s resolutions hit their goals.
Fortunately, there are a few easy things you can do to help boost your motivation. Are you ready to get to work? Here are four motivational tips that will help you get the most out of every single day.
1. Build a Morning Routine
Studies show that the best way to get the most out of your day is by starting off strong first thing in the morning by establishing and sticking to a morning routine. That said, having a strong morning routine does not mean you’ll need to roll out of bed and head to the gym at five o’clock every day.
Your morning routine only needs to consist of a few actions you do every single day. One of the best ways to kick off a morning routine is by making your bed. Then from there pick a few other activities, like getting dressed, reading the paper, or even exercising.
2. Create a Mantra
Another fantastic and easy way to boost your motivation is by creating your own personal mantra. Creating a mantra and then speaking that mantra out loud every day is a fantastic way to refresh your mindset and help you visualize your goals.
While your mantra could be a way to help manifest your asperations, i.e. “I am strong and healthy!”, it can also be a favorite quote or just you telling the cynical voice in your head to keep quiet.
You can check out these quotes of the day for a little inspiration if you need help finding your mantra.
3. Set Smaller Goals
The biggest downside to setting big or significant goals is the disappointment of not reaching those goals. In fact, the fear of failure alone could be enough to throw you off track and make it harder to meet your objectives.
A great way to get around this hangup is by breaking up big goals into several much smaller and easier to handle goals. For example, if your goal is to write an entire novel in a hear, maybe cut that down to a chapter a week. If you want to lose weight, maybe start by taking a walk around your block every single day.
Setting small daily goals is another excellent way to boost your motivation by allowing you to revel in the empowerment that comes from personal achievement.
4. Don’t Be Afraid to Treat Yourself!
Finally, rewarding yourself, even for the smallest wins, is an excellent way to keep up your energy and motivation. Treating yourself regularly can also help stave off burn-out and keep your mind on your goals by giving it a chance to rest every now and then.
Treating yourself can include anything from getting a fancy coffee on your way home from the store to taking a mental health day in the middle of the week.
Using Motivational Tips Every Day
By following a few or all of these motivational tips, you’ll be able to give yourself the extra push you need to start reaching and even exceeding your goals.
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