You’ll Do It When You’re Forced To
“Hardships, poverty and wants are the best incentives, and the best foundation, for the success of man.” -Bradford Merrill
There is a great deal of truth to this statement.
Though not all of the challenges we face in life will be met with open arms, they can be the very things that put our lives on a course to success. Those “bumps in the road” can become the motivation that is necessary to make something better.
If I never got fired from my job back in December of 2006 then I would not be working full-time from home right now. I would still be broke, working 40 hours a week, living paycheck to paycheck.
If there was no contrast, no good and bad, in situations, where would we find incentive to do something else? Do you remember your first job? What was it?
Perhaps you had a newspaper route and you used your bicycle, delivering papers at the crack of dawn. Maybe you were a babysitter for neighborhood children or you may even have walked dogs. [Continue Reading]
You’re Already Working Hard At Something
A primary reason for lack of motivation is that to make the necessary changes that are conducive to success seem too difficult.
It is much easier to be a “watcher,” to sit back, stagnant, doing nothing while you groan and gripe about how terrible everything is and how tired you are of your current situation.
But the only reason that remaining static seems easier is because it is what you have become accustomed to doing. The fact of the matter is that you are already working to remain where you are currently.
Do you find it easy to ignore the desire to accomplish more in your life? Do you find it easy to hold yourself back from achieving your goals?
If so, you are keeping yourself in limbo. Momentum wants to pull you forward, where there is more for you, but your fears and doubts pull you backward and hold you down. It takes a great deal of internal strength, perseverance and endurance to remain balanced between such powerful forces.
It stands to reason that if you are working so hard to stay where you are, all it takes is a simple shift of focus to redirect your energies and move forward.
But how can that be done?
It may seem scary, like a huge leap from where you are to where you want to be; but it helps if you are able to identify the one thing that stands between you and your ability to reach for more.
While this hindrance is different for everyone, but there are some common reasons. Perhaps you can pinpoint your barrier to success and begin to make some changes in your life. [Continue Reading]
Purpose In Action
If your life seems to be weighed down by heavy energy and your motivation to do something meaningful has taken a nosedive – get moving! Inertia is like a virus that devours your joy, inspiration, and focus, leaving stagnation and dullness in its wake.
You end up feeling sluggish and scattered, knowing you’re not happy with your life circumstances but unclear what to do about them. The best weapon to clear away stagnation is simply: ACTION.
It doesn’t even matter what type of action you take. The important thing is to get some positive energy flowing through your life again. If you’re feeling confused and oppressed in your home, start clearing out your cabinets and closets.
Toss out old junk you no longer need. Better organize what you want to keep. If your body is feeling unbalanced or sluggish, start exercising immediately. Take a walk, do some yoga, stretch, drink plenty of water.
These actions will get positive energy flowing through your body again and you’ll quickly feel a surge of clarity and motivation. Do the same with all other areas of your life: financial, emotional, spiritual, physical, mental. Clear away what you don’t need and take action to bring in more of what you want. [Continue Reading]
The Importance of Believing in Yourself
One of the most common problems with individuals today is that they do not believe in themselves.
Many people constantly doubt their abilities, skills, talents, opinions, and numerous other aspects that makes them who they are. For these individuals, a lot of precious time is wasted on this demeaning method of thinking.
If you are looking to improve yourself, your life, the way that others see you, and the way that you see yourself, it is important to understand the importance of believing in yourself. If you miss the opportunity of accomplishing this very important goal, you will continue to miss opportunities all through your life.
When a person believes in their abilities, skills, talents, and value, they also develop a new logic to life. They understand that for every action there is definitely a reaction, however, each reaction can be a positive and fulfilling experience.
These individuals have a high level of self-confidence, they are usually quite motivated, and they understand the power of positive thinking. [Continue Reading]