Friday, July 15, 2011

Reasons you lose motivation and how to fix them

Motivation is defined as the wants, needs, and set of circumstances that drive a person to do or accomplish something. You will need motivation to continue until you have achieved what it is you are striving for, whether there is a specific goal you are trying to obtain or you simply want to become a better person.

However, motivation can at times diminish and the strong drive and excitement you once felt is lost. This is why many businesses, diets, and other endeavors don't seem to last-the motivation and drive to get it done that was once there is gone.


There are a number of reasons people lose their motivation along the way. The following are some of the reasons you lose motivation and ways you can fix them:

Reason Number One: No confidence. The lack of confidence is one of the main reasons people lose focus. The end result or end goal of what we are trying to achieve is exciting at first, but once you start on the path towards it, obstacles come and confidence deteriorates. For example, let's say you're initially motivated to lose weight. However, along the way, you begin to lose confidence for a number of reasons - you gave in to temptation at the office party and ate more than you meant to, or the numbers on the scale aren't moving very fast.

If you want to be successful and reach your goal, you will have to put aside motivation killers like a lack of confidence. Practicing positive affirmations has shown to be very effective in getting your motivation back. Saying things like, "I can do this," to yourself when you have negative thoughts or self doubt can help you to keep your motivation and stay on track. Placing notes where you can see them has also helped many people keep their motivation going.

A successful support system will also be a great help to you in maintaining motivation. Having someone to answer to is particularly successful; that's why programs such as Weight Watchers and Alcoholics Anonymous have such a high success rate. "Checking in" with someone who is encouraging or who has the same end goal as you can be very helpful.

Reason Number Two: No plan. You may be motivated and excited in the beginning, but without a concrete plan to help you determine how you will reach your goal, it will be difficult to stay on task and motivated. With no direction and no concrete outcome, it is difficult to stay motivated.

This is an easy problem to overcome. Regardless of what you want your overall outcome to be, having a plan will help you to stay motivated. In business, you can't get a business started or even funded if you don't' have a well-laid out plan. Likewise, in life, it's difficult to achieve anything without a plan. You can do this by setting goals along the way. For example, if you have a habit of gossiping and you would like to stop, consider making a plan of action that includes staying away from negative people who encourage gossip, or promise yourself that you will not say anything about someone that you wouldn't say if they were standing next to you.
There are many other reasons people lose their motivation. However, by working to eliminate negativity and increase your confidence and by having a well laid out plan, you can keep your motivation soaring and reach your end goal.

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