Why do we lose the motivation we have on the first day of the year?
I'm listening to the book The 6 Habits of Growth on Audible, and it really got me thinking.
AMBITIOUS FUTURESWe get excited about the future on January 1st, and we say things like, "This will be the year," and for the next few days, or weeks, and for a few, a few months, we take steps. But eventually, we fall back into old habits.
So to figure out what to do, just repeat January 1st.
Start off your day doing five minutes ot:
Another strategy to stop being overwhelmed is to think of THREE things you need to do today and ONLY focus on those three things.
I have been doing this and I am AMAZED at how good doing little things like "Putting my dishes in the dishwasher into the sink" or "Clean the fan today." These "Little wins" give you the confidence to move forward.
Instead of saying, "I'll never complete this project on time," add a "So I'm going to ______." This shows you are not giving up, and points you toward action. It shows that you have a figure-it-out mentality.
AMBITION LEADS TO MOTIVATIONSo many people feel you need the motivation to move, but that is backward. Your ambitions inspire you to move. When you move, that movement creates momentum. That momentum boosts our confidence which influences us to keep going and keep focusing on our goals.
When you lose your motivation, what is happening is you lose what you’re fighting for.
The book points out the power of Journaling (it is self-reflective and can again help you stay focused on your goals. I started using Day One, and I love it. In the past, I've used Penzu.
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The Six Habits of Growth
A great book about personal growth that inspired this episode. There is definitely more than enough mentions of his app, but the book still has value. Check out audible at www.logicalloss.com/audible
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