Have you been going to other exercise
classes and want to try something different? Do you suffer from a bad
back and need to find an answer? Read this article to find out about the
10 benefits of Pilates.
Benefits of Pilates 1: Pilates Creates a Strong Core
By careful training and precise control over the smaller muscles in the lower abdominal region and lower back region Pilates is able to improve your core stability. This can result in better control of the small spinal joints during movement of the spine and better control of the pelvis and hip regions. This can have many beneficial effects including improving pelvic stability, lower back pain reduction, better control of the bladder and stronger pelvic floor muscles.
By careful training and precise control over the smaller muscles in the lower abdominal region and lower back region Pilates is able to improve your core stability. This can result in better control of the small spinal joints during movement of the spine and better control of the pelvis and hip regions. This can have many beneficial effects including improving pelvic stability, lower back pain reduction, better control of the bladder and stronger pelvic floor muscles.
Benefits of Pilates 2: Pilates improves relaxation
By slowing down movement to help improve core stability Pilates also has the effect of inducing a deeply relaxed state that can add to the euphoria attached to doing a well taught Pilates class. Classes are often small and no more than 5/6 people with a slow tempo and a relaxed atmosphere adding to the relaxation process during the class.
By slowing down movement to help improve core stability Pilates also has the effect of inducing a deeply relaxed state that can add to the euphoria attached to doing a well taught Pilates class. Classes are often small and no more than 5/6 people with a slow tempo and a relaxed atmosphere adding to the relaxation process during the class.
Benefits of Pilates 3: Improve your Posture with Pilates
It has been demonstrated and recommended for a long time by health care practitioners that Pilates benefits your overall feeling of well-being but also can help in most cases to improve your posture. Pilates is often recommended by our experts to help improve overall posture and reduce muscle imbalance. The type of Pilates that we recommend needs to be precise and guided by fully qualified practitioners who have valuable years of experience and understand or work very closely with therapists to understand the workings of the human body.
It has been demonstrated and recommended for a long time by health care practitioners that Pilates benefits your overall feeling of well-being but also can help in most cases to improve your posture. Pilates is often recommended by our experts to help improve overall posture and reduce muscle imbalance. The type of Pilates that we recommend needs to be precise and guided by fully qualified practitioners who have valuable years of experience and understand or work very closely with therapists to understand the workings of the human body.
Benefits of Pilates 4: Improve your Athletic Performance with Pilates
At Perfect Balance Clinic our Physiotherapists and Rehab expert's use some Pilates based exercises to allow them to optimise athletic performance and help speed up post event recovery allowing for a speedy return to sport and athletic performance. We work with Gold Medal winning athletes as an intrinsic part of their athletic programme to help reduce injury occurrence, under the guidance of their coaches and therapists.
At Perfect Balance Clinic our Physiotherapists and Rehab expert's use some Pilates based exercises to allow them to optimise athletic performance and help speed up post event recovery allowing for a speedy return to sport and athletic performance. We work with Gold Medal winning athletes as an intrinsic part of their athletic programme to help reduce injury occurrence, under the guidance of their coaches and therapists.
Benefits of Pilates 5; Improve your co-ordination in a Pilates class
When you are taught Pilates in a controlled environment you soon develop a heightened awareness of your body. Whether that be your neck, shoulders or legs, they are all used to improve your body awareness thus heightening the feedback on a neurological level to your brain and allowing for development of a better co-ordinated individual. Pilates movements should be slow and almost dance like allowing for a deeper level of interpretation by your brain and nervous system. The movements are often repeated allowing for a rehearsal of the positions, which results in better integration into normal daily movements.
When you are taught Pilates in a controlled environment you soon develop a heightened awareness of your body. Whether that be your neck, shoulders or legs, they are all used to improve your body awareness thus heightening the feedback on a neurological level to your brain and allowing for development of a better co-ordinated individual. Pilates movements should be slow and almost dance like allowing for a deeper level of interpretation by your brain and nervous system. The movements are often repeated allowing for a rehearsal of the positions, which results in better integration into normal daily movements.
Benefits of Pilates 6: Better alignment with Pilates
We often see people who are referred to Pilates after having spinal surgery. You have to wonder if some surgery could be avoided by proper spinal alignment and training of the spinal stabilising muscles. We often never get to find out. We do therefore recommend that people try at least a short course of Pilates based exercise to allow them to regain some control over their spinal musculature and develop better alignment of their spines. Classic examples of people who could do with Pilates are those with one shoulder higher than the other, or they've been told they have one leg longer than the other.
We often see people who are referred to Pilates after having spinal surgery. You have to wonder if some surgery could be avoided by proper spinal alignment and training of the spinal stabilising muscles. We often never get to find out. We do therefore recommend that people try at least a short course of Pilates based exercise to allow them to regain some control over their spinal musculature and develop better alignment of their spines. Classic examples of people who could do with Pilates are those with one shoulder higher than the other, or they've been told they have one leg longer than the other.
Benefits of Pilates 7: Vastly Improved Concentration with Pilates
Because Pilates is very slow, precise and controlled it is important that you concentrate lots during the sessions. This we are told improves peoples levels of concentration as they almost reach a meditative state allowing them to not only excel in Pilates but also excel in their activities of daily living.
Because Pilates is very slow, precise and controlled it is important that you concentrate lots during the sessions. This we are told improves peoples levels of concentration as they almost reach a meditative state allowing them to not only excel in Pilates but also excel in their activities of daily living.
Benefits of Pilates 8: Better Stamina Levels with Pilates
Due to the long duration of the classes and the intensity that people often work at during them, it is inevitable that stamina improves as a result of this type of training. By stressing the different energy systems in the body unlike other forms of exercise Pilates is responsible for better utilisation of oxygen in your tissues and results in a more optimal performance based on better stamina levels. Most people find their first classes difficult and ache for a few days afterwards. This is normally a 'good' ache or so we have been told, which results from the start of the adaptation process to this form of exercise.
Due to the long duration of the classes and the intensity that people often work at during them, it is inevitable that stamina improves as a result of this type of training. By stressing the different energy systems in the body unlike other forms of exercise Pilates is responsible for better utilisation of oxygen in your tissues and results in a more optimal performance based on better stamina levels. Most people find their first classes difficult and ache for a few days afterwards. This is normally a 'good' ache or so we have been told, which results from the start of the adaptation process to this form of exercise.
Benefits of Pilates 9: Improved breathing with Pilates
Due largely to the type of breathing that Pilates induces, it has been reported that people gain better control of their breathing after doing Pilates sessions on a regular basis. The movements in Pilates are sequenced to allow for better control of breathing and integration with bodily movements allowing for better control and an improved awareness of their breathing state.
Due largely to the type of breathing that Pilates induces, it has been reported that people gain better control of their breathing after doing Pilates sessions on a regular basis. The movements in Pilates are sequenced to allow for better control of breathing and integration with bodily movements allowing for better control and an improved awareness of their breathing state.
Benefits of Pilates 10; Pilates never stops developing
Since its early conception by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century Pilates has evolved to encompass other forms of equipment and deliver a much more biomechanical and correct form of exercise. Pilates largely is focused on the above main principles and this has been taken on board with the newer more advanced varieties of Pilates. In its purest form Pilates was used for strengthening the mind and body, often this can be lost in classes as they are overcrowded and instructors are poorly qualified resulting in Pilates for the masses. Better results from Pilates can be gained from the smaller class sizes which encourage a more individualised approach and more intense work out. People do Pilates to get results.
Since its early conception by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century Pilates has evolved to encompass other forms of equipment and deliver a much more biomechanical and correct form of exercise. Pilates largely is focused on the above main principles and this has been taken on board with the newer more advanced varieties of Pilates. In its purest form Pilates was used for strengthening the mind and body, often this can be lost in classes as they are overcrowded and instructors are poorly qualified resulting in Pilates for the masses. Better results from Pilates can be gained from the smaller class sizes which encourage a more individualised approach and more intense work out. People do Pilates to get results.
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The mind is a wonderful thing. It’s also a complete liar that
constantly tries to convince us not to take actions we know are good for
us, and stops many great changes in our lives.
Scumbag mind.
I’ve had to learn to watch these rationalizations and excuses very
carefully, in order to make the changes I’ve made in my life: a
healthier diet, regular exercise, meditation, minimalism, writing daily,
getting out of debt, quitting smoking, and so on.
If I hadn’t learned these excuses, and how to counter them, I would
never have stuck to these changes. In fact, I failed many times before
2005 (when I started changing my life), because these excuses had
complete power over me.
Let’s expose the cowardly mind’s excuses and rationalizations once and for all.
First, the main principle: the mind wants comfort, and is afraid of discomfort and change.
The mind is used to its comfort cocoon, and anytime we try to push
beyond that comfort zone very far or for very long, the mind tries
desperately to get back into the cocoon. At any cost, including our
long-term health and happiness.
OK, with that in mind, let’s go into the excuses:
- I can’t do it. It seems too hard, so we think we can’t stick to the change. We don’t believe in ourselves. This can be countered from the fact that many other people no more capable than us have done it. For example, Oprah ran a marathon a little before I started training for my first marathon, and so I told myself, “If Oprah can do it, so can I!” I was right.
- He/she can do it, but that doesn’t apply to me. Just because someone else can do it, doesn’t mean we can, right? We look for reasons they can do it but we can’t — maybe he can be a minimalist because he has no kids, or is a freelancer rather than someone with a real job. Maybe she’s way, way fitter than I am, so she can run a marathon. Maybe she doesn’t have all the obligations I have, or has a supportive spouse, or doesn’t have a crippling health condition. OK, fine, it’s easy to find excuses: but look at all the other people who have worse obstacles than you who’ve done it. I have 6 kids and still managed to change a lot of things in my life. Stories abound of people with disabilities or illnesses who overcame their obstacles to achieve amazing things. Your obstacles can be overcome.
- I need my ___. Fill in the blank: I need my coffee, my cheese, my soda, my TV shows, my car, my shoe collection … these are things we convince ourselves we can’t live without, so we can’t make a change like becoming vegan or eating healthier or unschooling our kids or simplifying our lives or going car-free. And I’ve made these excuses myself, but they all turned out to be lies. I didn’t need any of that. The only things you really need are basic food, water, clothing, shelter, and other people for social needs. Everything else is not a real need.
- Life is meant to be enjoyed. Sure, I agree with this statement (as many of us would) but the problem is this is used to justify all kinds of crappy behavior. Might as well scarf down those Doritos and Twinkies, because hey, life is meant to be enjoyed, right? No. You can do without junk food and still enjoy life. You can exercise and enjoy it. You can give up pretty much anything and still enjoy life, if you learn to see almost any activity as enjoyable.
- I need comfort. This might also be true, but we can push ourselves into more discomfort than we let ourselves believe. We can be a bit cold, instead of needing to be at the perfect comfortable temperature. We can do hard exercise, instead of needing to lay around on the couch. We can write that thing we’ve been procrastinating on — it might be hard, but we can push through that. When our minds seek comfort, don’t let them run — push a little bit outside the comfort zone, and begin to be OK with a bit of discomfort.
- I don’t know how. This is also true, but you can learn. Start with a little at a time, and learn how to deal with this new change. Do some research online. Watch some videos. Ask people online how they dealt with it. This is easily overcome with a little effort and practice. In fact, if you do it now, and learn a little at a time, then you’ll be able to do away with this pesky excuse.
- I can do it later. Sure, you can always do it later … but your later self will also feel the same way. Why should the later self be more disciplined than your current self? In fact, because you’re allowing yourself to slide now, you’re building a habit of procrastination and actually making is less likely that your future self will be more disciplined. Instead, do it now, unless there’s something more important that you need to do … don’t let yourself slide just because you don’t feel like it.
- One time won’t hurt. This is so tempting, because it’s kind of true — one time won’t hurt. Assuming, that is, that it’s only one time. One bite of chocolate cake, one missed workout, one time procrastinating instead of writing. Unfortunately, it’s never actually just one time. One time means your brain now knows it can get away with this excuse, and the next “one time” leads to another, until you’re not actually sticking to something. Make a rule: never ever believe the “one time” excuse. I did this with smoking (“Not One Puff Ever”) and it worked. If you’re going to allow yourself a bite or two of chocolate cake, decide beforehand and build it into your plan (“I will allow myself a fist-sized serving of sweets once every weekend”) and stick to that plan, rather than deciding on the fly, when your resistance is weak.
- I don’t feel like it. Well, true. You don’t feel like working hard. Who does? Letting the rule of “I’ll do it when feel like it” dictate your life means you’ll never write that book, never build that business, never create anything great, never have healthy habits. Create a plan that’s doable, and execute it. When the rationalizations like this come up, don’t believe them. Everyone is capable of doing a hard workout even when they’re not in the mood. Everyone can overcome their internal resistance.
- I’m tired. Yep, me too. I still did my heavy squat workout today. There is truth to needing rest, and resting when you need it (listen to your body) but this is usually the mind trying to weasel out of something uncomfortable. There’s a difference between being exhausted and needing some rest, and being the little tired we all feel every afternoon. Push through the latter.
- I deserve a reward/break. We all deserve that tasty treat, or a day off. I’m not saying you shouldn’t give yourself a reward or break. But if you make this rationalization your rule, you’ll always be on a break. You’ll always be giving yourself rewards, and never sticking to the original plan. Here’s what I do instead: I see sticking to my plan as the reward itself. Going on a run isn’t the thing I have to get through to get a reward — the run is the reward.
- Wouldn’t it be nice to stop? This again is our mind wanting to run from discomfort, and of course it’s true — it would be nice to stop if you’re pushing into a discomfort zone for too long. The thing is, the implication is that it would be better to stop, because it would be nice … but that’s a lie. It would be easier to stop, but often it’s better to continue pushing. This excuse almost beat me when I tried to run my 50-mile ultramarathon last December, because honestly it would have been much nicer to stop and not finish the race, especially in the last 10 miles or so. I pushed through, and found out I was tougher than I thought.
- The result you’re going for isn’t important. If you’re trying to run a marathon, this is phrased like, “It’s not that important that I finish this”. I’ve used this excuse for learning languages (it doesn’t matter if I learn this) or programming or any number of things I wanted to learn. I’ve used it for writing and exercise and eating healthy food. And while the result might not be that important, the truth is that the process is very important. If you stick with a process that will be better for you in the long run, then you will be better off. But if you let yourself go just because you are uncomfortable and at this moment care more for your comfort than the goal you set out for, you’ll have lots of problems. The goal isn’t important, but learning to stick to things when you’re uncomfortable is extremely important.
- I’m afraid. Now, this is the most honest excuse there is — most of us don’t want to admit we’re afraid to pursue something difficult. But it’s also a weaselly way out of discomfort — just because you’re afraid doesn’t mean you can’t do something. You can. I’ve done tons of things I’m afraid of — mostly creating things that I was worried I’d fail at. And while the fear sometimes came true — I didn’t do too well sometimes — the act of pushing through the fear was incredibly important and I learned a lot each time.
I’ve used all of these excuses hundreds of times each, so don’t think
I’ve overcome them all. And you can use them in the future too. There’s
nothing wrong with giving in sometimes.
The key is to learn whether they’re true, and see your pattern. Here’s what I’ve done:
- Notice the excuse. It has way more power if it works on you in the background.
- Try to have an answer for the excuse beforehand — anticipate it.
- If you give in, that’s OK, but recognize that you’re giving in to a lame excuse. Be aware of what you’re doing.
- After giving in, see what the results are. Are you happier? Is your life better? Was it worth it giving in to discomfort?
- Learn from those results. If you pushed through and are happy about it, remember that. If you gave in to excuses, and didn’t like the result, remember that.
If you consciously practice this process, you’ll get better at
recognizing and not believing these lies. And then, bam, you’ve got your
mind working for you instead of against you.
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“This too shall pass.”
Striving to stay positive, both in good times and bad, is a great way
to improve your quality of life. All it takes is a few simple
adjustments and bit of effort to become a happier person. Try following
these seven methods on a daily basis:
1. Don’t Dwell on Negativity
Of course, staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a
bit difficult. Letting things get to you is normal, and it’s actually
healthy to cry or vent frustrations once in a while.
It’s when those negative moments dominate your life that your
emotional balance is at risk. Take a healthy few minutes to feel sadness
and accept what happened, but don’t give that sadness another second in
your day.
2. Remember the Good Things
Think of that old phrase, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” When
you’re feeling down, look at all the good things you have and make them
outweigh the bad ones.
Maybe you struggle with low self-esteem or rising to a challenge.
Create a list of your best traits, positive things people say about you
or other times where you conquered a difficult task. Prove your negative
thoughts wrong by showing yourself what you’re capable of.
If you have an unlucky day where nothing goes according to plan,
remember which parts of your life are good, such as family or friends
that love you or simply having a place to sleep. Gratefulness helps you
appreciate life in bad times.
3. Eat Healthy and Stay Fit
What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the
outside. Chips, soda and ice cream make you happy for a few minutes, but
they eventually leave you tired and cranky.
Fill yourself with good, wholesome foods like proteins, fruits and
vegetables for long-term energy. Limit snacking and serve yourself the
proper portions. Cutting back on caffeine also helps because consuming
high amounts increases stress.
Exercise is equally important. Take a few days out of your week for
at least a half hour of activity, and try to stick to a routine. Even
going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood.
4. Care for Your Mind
It’s also important to reserve time for rest and relaxation. Give
yourself breaks in between periods of hard work and fill your free time
with enjoyable activities.
Take your lunch breaks outside, spend time with friends, or plan a
relaxing night for yourself. Just be careful not to overdo it and
experience the negatives consequences of a fun night out. Drinking is
relaxing at first, but too much can cause negative thoughts and
reactions from others, which won’t do much to help you stay positive.
5. Be Kind to Others
Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness. Making
someone’s day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face
but also yours, as well.
Remember to smile and treat each person with compassion and respect.
Good deeds are contagious, and your positive attitude may spread among
others.
6. Change Your Surroundings
You can do a few simple things to your environment to encourage positive thoughts, whether it’s at the office or at home.
When you’re at work, keep the blinds open and let in as much natural
light as possible. If you don’t have windows, cover your walls with
happy photos and uplifting words. Incorporate some of your favorite
colors into your desk space, or ask your boss if you can bring in a
plant.
Do the same thing at home. Let in natural light for an instant mood
booster, hang up cheerful pictures or quotes, fill rooms with pleasant
scents from flowers or candles, or design them with your preferred color
scheme. Living in a pleasant environment is a great way to keep feeling
positive.
7. Surround Yourself With Positive People
People change us in ways we don’t notice. They can directly affect
our mood and make us who we are, which is why it’s best to surround
ourselves with the ones who make us laugh, smile and become the kind of
person we want to be.
Think of the top three people in your life who brighten your day.
Those are the people you should spend most of your time with if you want
to stay positive.
Take It One Day at a Time
Being positive isn’t an instant thing. It’s a steady endeavor that we
follow every hour of every day. Don’t worry about what the future may
bring; instead, focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to
make each moment better.
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Munchin’ on your luncheon might be a healthy habit, depending on how, what, and where you eat.
Different
people have different habits in the way they spend their time during
lunch breaks. Some may choose to go to a nearby café while others may
choose to chit chat with a colleague or two.
Some of the I-totally-love-my-work, professional-nerds might still be stuck to their chairs, trying to complete a task or two.
Do Your Lunch Plans Matter?
Believe
it or not, several surveys have indicated that lunch break eating
habits have drastic effects on a person’s success at work. Michael Kerr,
an international business speaker and author says, “Successful people
treat it (lunch break) like the half-time show at a football game — an
opportunity to regroup and consider how they’re going to play out the
rest of their day.”
Here are 6 Things That Successful People Do During their Lunch Break:
- Make Plans: Successful people like to make plans during their lunch break hours. This is a great time to reflect on what you have done already and plan out the rest of the day accordingly. If you have your tasks in mind, you won’t have to rush into them once your lunch break is over. For example, if you have a meeting right after lunch, it would be better to plan on being on time for the meeting instead of thinking about it after your break is over.
- Actually Take Time Off: Maybe the professional nerd glued to his seat isn’t doing himself a favor by sticking to his work, non-stop. Successful people know when it’s time to take a break. Not taking time off actually reduces productivity levels for the next few hours of work. The little time you get during your break is enough to get your mind off of work for a while, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated by the time you’re back.
- They Eat Right: Scarfing down your lunch is a big no-no. Unfortunately, many people do it because of the little time they get for lunch. Successful people tend to adopt what nutritionists call “healthy eating habits”. This involves eating the right amount of food (not too much and not too less), eating the right kind of food (burger every day? Not a good idea!), and eating at the right speed. Not eating healthy can contribute to increased stress levels and reduced ability to focus after lunch.
- They Exercise: Okay, I don’t mean they go to yoga/tai-chi class while they’re at work (although it does happen in some work places!). The idea is you need to get off of your chair and get moving. Sitting constantly at your desk causes eye strain, neck and back pains. It also increases chances of gaining weight. If you’re a desk-worker, you need to make sure you move and walk around during your break time to give your body the exercise it needs. Successful people make sure they keep their ergonomics in check and they have that insane love for exercise.
- Connect with Others: The work-eat-work-leave schedule is not a good idea if you want to get far where you work. Success at work also largely depends on how well you network with your colleagues, manager, or supervisors. Try to get to know as many people as you can at the workplace. You never know who might turn into a useful friend one day! After all, they are your co-workers and know what you go through every day. Many organizations such as Apple Inc. assess an individual worker’s performance based on what the team says about them. You will also get a chance to learn new things about your organization or industry through your colleagues.
- Catch up with some personal tasks: Successful people sometimes like to utilize their break by doing tasks they wouldn’t be doing at work. For example, making personal calls, writing personal emails (or text messages), writing thank you notes, etc. The idea is to accomplish tasks that you don’t get the time for (or aren’t allowed to do) during your work schedule.
What’s Your Lunch Plan?
Everyone has to eat, right?
But
successful people know that their lunch break isn’t just a time to eat.
It’s a time that can make the difference between an average and
successful person.
So, what’s your lunch plan today?
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The way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest day. Do it right and you’ll have a uber productive day.
Do it wrong and you’ll be struggling all day long to get things done.
Luckily,
it’s easy to turn your sluggish morning around and save yourself from
an unproductive day. If you’re struggling this morning to turn your day
around, pick one of these 10 tips to get back on track.
1. Do the Little Things
We all have big projects and lots of things to do. We usually recommend you tackle the hardest item on your todo list first, but sometimes it’s best to start on the easy stuff first.
When
you’re having an unproductive morning, do the little things. The easy
things that don’t require much effort and before you know it, you have
the momentum to get the big things done. Even if you don’t, at least you
got rid of those pesky little tasks. It’s better than doing nothing!
2. Set a Timer
One
of my personal favorite tricks is to set a timer. Whenever I feel like I
can’t get anything going, I’ll set a timer for 25 minutes (one pomodoro) and tell myself: “That’s all I’m going to do, just work on something for 25 minutes and that’s it.”
It. Always. Works.
The
most important part of this trick is that you build momentum (a common
theme you’ll see among the other tips and techniques in this post). As
long as you can get past that initial friction point and build momentum,
you’re good to go. That’s why timers work so well – they help you do
both.
Try it and I’m sure it’ll work like magic for you. If 25 minutes seems too long, start with just 5 minutes and say to yourself “I will only work on this for five minutes”.
3. Close All Browser Tabs and Apps
Are you THAT person who always has 20+ tabs open in your browser?
Stop it.
Close
all those tabs right now. It’s distracting you from what you really
need to do. Not only that, it’s also extremely overwhelming.
Whenever
we feel overwhelmed we naturally gravitate towards inaction. So close
all those tabs, apps and start from scratch. You’ll find it much easier
to turn that morning around in no time.
4. Meditate
Speaking of overwhelm, one way to overcome that is by meditating.
We’re big fans of meditation. We once thought it was a woo-woo practice, but now everyone on the team does it on a daily basis.
If
you’re feeling scatter-brained and your thoughts are all over the place
– start meditating ASAP. All it takes is 5 minutes to turn it around.
10 minutes if you want to be really Asian Efficient.
Read this post and this one to get started on it.
5. Change Environment
Sometimes our direct environment is not helping us get into a productive mood.
There’s
construction going on next door. You’re getting cabin fever. You’re
staring at your screen and can’t get anything done. Whatever the case
may be, an easy fix is to simply get out of that environment.
(If you’re someone who works from home, this is even more relevant.)
Here are a couple ideas:
- Take a walk around the block.
- Instead of driving somewhere, walk there.
- Go to a coffee shop and work there.
- Grab (early) lunch with someone outside your work environment.
Do any of these and once you get back, it’ll be really easy to get started again.
6. Take a Shower
Here’s a random tip (for the work-from-home crowd) that works like a charm: take a shower.
Don’t ask me why this works, but it does.
Feel like you’re in a slump? Take a shower.
Can’t focus on your work? Take a shower.
Are you delivering sub-par quality work and feel unhappy about it? Take a shower.
If you’re a real tough guy, take a cold shower. It’ll shake you up and it works even better.
7. Talk to a positive person
As
you might have noticed thus far – a lot of these tips and techniques is
about changing your mood. Another tip for this is to simply talk to a
positive person.
We all know this ONE person in our lives. That
person that always smiles, never complains and you always feel good and
happy when this person is around.
Go talk to that person. Whether
it’s on the phone or in real life – go do it. It’ll instantly change
your mood that allows you to easily get swing back into getting things
done.
8. Get Some Exercise In
Exercise is probably the
best way to change your mood. Aside from all the health benefits that we
all know about, it’s also a great way to quickly change your state and help you turn that unproductive morning around.
It
doesn’t really matter what exercise regimen you do. It could be a quick
walk, a session at the gym or even just a couple body-weight exercises
at home. As long as you get your heart rate up, it’ll do the trick.
9. A Cup of Green Tea
At Asian Efficiency, we’re big fans of drinking green tea.
It’s
soothing, relaxing and it helps you get focused. The bits of caffeine
it has (25mg per 8oz cup vs coffee’s 95mg per cup) also helps you feel
more energized which is perfect to get your day going.
We also
have some coffee snobs on the team who will tell you to drink more
delicious coffee, but since I’m writing I will tell you to drink more
green tea.
I drink it quite often – especially when I know I need
to tackle very focused work such as writing or project management.
Generally we don’t like to rely on stimulants and supplements to get things done, but sometimes you just need that extra kick to get going and green tea is perfect for that (and it’s healthy too!). Win-win.
10. Dance Like Nobody is Watching
This
one of those weird tips that I personally use. I’m lucky enough that I
can work from home, so sometimes I’ll put my Sonos system on blast, play
my favorite songs and dance like nobody is watching (because nobody
is).
It always helps me get out of a funk and in the right mood to work again.
If
you want to tone it down or you can’t dance in your office, listen to
some of our recommended music playlists to get you in a productive mood:
- The Ultimate Music Collection for Getting Work Done
- 10 Playlists to Triple Your Productivity
Don’t
underestimate the power of a good song. Playing your favorite song, or
one you haven’t heard in a while, can instantly get you in a great mood
to get back to work.
Pick and Choose Your Favorite Tip
There
you have it – 10 easy ways to turn an unproductive morning around.
Whenever you feel unproductive, pick any of these ten techniques and you
should be back on track in no time.
Yoga can be used as a sleep-aid as well as an aid to our morning routine! Wonderful!
Being motivated is a wonderful state of your being. In that state
your body leverages huge amounts of energy. Your emotional field is
totally balanced, physically you’re able to climb the Everest and
mentally you understand the whole Universe in a split of a second. I
know you know the feeling. The good news is that you can re-create this
state pretty much whenever you want. Here are 33 tips to help you get
and maintain motivation.
1. Ignore The Unimportant
Learning to ignore
is a fantastic lesson. Much more rewarding than you think. There must
be an art of ignoring and they should teach it in universities. Spanning
your focus in so many areas will only weaken you. Ignoring what’s
unimportant will free up energy, foster motivation and help you stay
focused and productive.
2. Understand What Makes You Bored
And avoid it.
Boredom is a nasty place to be. But as any other state of your being
can be understood and you can identify the triggers. Once you understand
that, you can safely go away from the gray zone. Takes some time but it
really worth the effort.
3. Laugh More Often
Watch
comedies, read comics. Throw away that ugly seriousness form your face.
Laughing is a safety valve for your stress relief mechanism. It actually
let it out from your body in bursts. And while you’re laughing you can
still learn new stuff, like personal development lessons from Dumbo.
4. Keep A Log Of Your Breakthroughs
Do
you remember when you had the first major success of your life? No? I
thought so. We tend to overlook this simple habit of writing down our
feelings every time we have a major breakthrough in our lives. If you
want the shortest path to motivation, just keep a log of your successes.
And get inspired by it.
5. Exercise
This is one the
easiest and simplest way to summon motivation. Just walk out from the
office, start doing some pushups, or just go for a short run around the
house. It will instantly declutter your physical body. Every time you
exercise, you produce endorphins. Endorphins are good.
6. Create A Custom Environment
You can’t be motivated if you work in an environment which does not represent you. Make changes, adjust, improve.
Doesn’t matter if it’s about your job office or your home. Whatever the
space you work in, make it yours somehow, that will lower your
unconscious adaptation efforts and you’ll have more time dedicated to
the actual tasks.
7. Read Success Stories
Like in other
people success stories. Get inspired. Admire them (with caution, but do
admire them). Reading about success will make it more available to you
and will fuel your efforts towards its achievement. And of course, you
can learn how to be successful too.
8. Switch Tasks
You
will get bored if you work on the same projects for too long. Boredom
kills motivation. Try having several small projects that you can land on
whenever you feel you’re on the verge of a burn out. Not to mention that switching tasks will instantly create fresh perspectives, helping you solve problems faster.
9. Assess Your Progress
If
you work constantly you will make some progress, that’s a rule. You may
have the impression that you’re not going anywhere but that’s because
you’re skipping all those little milestones you go through every day.
Watching back with satisfaction at what you created will surely boost
your energy.
10. Talk About Your Projects
With your
friends or family. Let the people know you’re doing stuff. That will
often make yourself aware of the fact that you’re actually doing stuff
and enjoy doing it. It will also create a certain level of
accountability that will most likely push you forward.
11. Avoid Energy Vampires
Naysayers,
pessimists, braggers they all are sucking up your energy. Don’t get
caught in such power games, avoid at all costs those energy leaks. Even
if that means you’ll isolate more often. It’s better to do work in your
own secluded realm than to try to resist to a diminisihing environment.
12. Write Clear Goals
Most
of the time that translates to actually write down your goals, you
already have them clear in your mind. But take them out of your mind,
put them in a trusted system and move on. Your mind works better when it
knows what it has to do not when it spends time figuring what it has to
do.
13. Exercise Satisfaction
Once you finished some
task, reward yourself. Give yourself a prize. No need to be a huge one,
but just enough to create the habit. Look forward to it while you’re
working, wait for it, praise for it. In time you’ll become addicted to
this fulfillment satisfaction and you won’t stop until you reach it.
14. Accept Failure
As
part of the game. Failure, like success, is just a result of your
actions, nothing more. One of the biggest motivation enemies is fear of
failure. Fear that your outcome will turn bad. Accept it. It may turn
bad, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop doing what you’re doing.
Give your best and hope for the best.
15. Use Affirmations
Like
writing down your intentions, your goals, your current status.
Affirmations are a very powerful tool, hugely underrated. People find it
awkward to write self-directed messages and read them out loud. News
flash: you’re doing this all the time, unconsciously. So why not doing
it consciously? Start with a morning phrase...
16. Play Games
Impersonate
people. Imitate animals. Pretend you’re Sindbad the Sailor. Playing
challenging games will relax your mind and at the same time will gather
more resources from secret sources. A good motivation is always blended
with joy.
17. Say “No”
Say
“no” to distractions, to trolls, to depression. Exercising “no”‘s is
liberating. Too often too many commitments are making your life a
continuous chore. Limit your promises and only get into things you
really want to finish. Once you do that, go to a mirror, smile and start
to politely exercise your “no”‘s.
18. Look For Positive People
Sadness,
whining and complaining doesn’t play well with motivation. On the
contrary. But positive, optimistic, energetic people will always shift
your vibration in the right direction. Search them, find them and become
their friend. Sometimes all you need to get motivated is to be
surrounded by shiny happy people.
19. Difficulty Is Part Of The Game
Learn
to work under pressure. Some things are more difficult than other.
Accept that fact and focus on doing what you have to do not on your
feelings of dissatisfaction. Difficulty is often what makes things
worth doing. No sweat, no glory. Whenever I feel something is going to
be tough, I’m usually more motivated to do it. The reward will be
higher.
20. Create Personal Challenges
Personal challenges are short term goals, usually from 15 to 90 days. Like starting to exercise, or creating a habit from scratch in 15 days.
Using personal challenges strengthen your inner power the same way
exercising is strengthening your muscles. The more you do, the more
motivated you feel to do even more.
21. Choose Positive Motivation
Whenever
you lock in your motivation, do your best to keep it on the positive
side, which is rooted in service. As opposed to the negative motivation,
which is basically rooted in fear. Negative motivation works just the
same, only it lasts significantly less than positive motivation.
22. Release Your Guardians
You do have guardians
and some of them are pretty nasty. They won’t let you do your stuff.
The bad thing about your guardians is that most of the time they’re
working at the unconscious level, really difficult to interact with.
Just accept, acknowledge and let them go. You will be much better off.
23. Enforce Your Personal Mission
You gotta have a personal mission.
If you don’t, go find one fast. Reinforcing your personal mission at
certain intervals is surely one of the greatest motivators of all. It’s
like looking on a map and seeing at any moment where you are, how much
do you have to go and which path you have to chose.
24. Spend Time Outside
If
you can do something creative, like gardening or landscaping, even
better. But it’s ok even if you don’t. Spending time outside of your box
will clear the air inside. When you get back, everything will be
fresher and shinier. And something fresher is always a nice motivator.
25. Keep A Clean Inbox
That’s one of the few GTD concepts I still use
and it proves to be a great motivator. A clean inbox helps a smooth
thoughts flow. A smooth thoughts flow let me be in the moment without
any hidden burdens. Being in the moment is usually all I need to
actually start doing things.
26. Don’t Aim For Perfection
It will soon drain you out. Aiming to be better
is the real game. Perfection is a dead end, nothing really happens
after you reached to it. Accepting that you can be better instead of
perfect leaves some room for growth. And that means you have a reason to
do more. And that’s what we usually call motivation, right?
27. Do One Thing At A Time
Multitasking
is a myth. Even computers processors aren’t really doing multi-tasking,
that’s what we perceive. Instead they have a single frequency and
several parallel buses managing information, faking a multi-tasking
activity. Multitasking is creating internal conflicts, both in humans
and in computers. You end up spending more time solving those conflicts
than actually working.
28. Keep A Source Of Inspiring Readings
You’re
not always completely down, most of the time you’re just averagish,
just one sentence away from your best shape. Be sure to keep around a
list of inspiring readings. Quotes, blog posts, ebooks, whatever works for you. You can start with 100 ways to live a better life, for instance.
29. Put On Some Good Music
Just
let it there, floating around, don’t turn the volume knob. Just enough
to recreate a pleasant atmosphere. Music speaks to areas you can’t
control with logical tools, yet is so powerful that can completely shift
your mood in a second. The only thing better than silence is good
music.
30. Don’t Fall Into The Productivity Trap
It’s not how much you do, but how much of it really matters.
Doing stuff just for filling up notebooks with tasks won’t make you
feel motivated. On the other side, whenever you’re doing something that
matters, your planing and organizing activities will just flow.
31. Keep Your Life Lenses Clean
Your
camera objective may be blurred but you don’t know. This is why you get
the same picture again and again, this is why feel stuck and can’t seem
to see any progress. Sometimes all you have to do is to clean up your lenses. It takes a little bit of courage but it’s worth the trouble.
32. Clean Up Your House
I know you need motivation for that too, but believe me, it’s a fantastic way to clean up your internal garbage. Cleaning up your house
is not a chore, it’s a necessity. Your action paths may be clogged the
same way your floor is sticky. And most of the time unsticking the floor
will open your mind again.
33. Stop Reading This And Get To Work
It
was fun reading it, I’m sure. But it won’t get things done in your
place. Inspiration is a good motivator, but don’t abuse it. Now, that
you are all energized, it’s time for you to get back to work. Of course,
you can bookmark this post for future motivation sessions, but for now, just go back to work.
How do you and all successful people keep their motivation going, at a steady pace?
So I started thinking hard about what it is that I do to stay
motivated not just for a day or week at a time but over the course of
months and seasons and especially years.
I started to think of all the seemingly unrelated, silly and
unconventional ways that I keep motivation alive so that like food, it
can sustain me as I evolve and grow myself, my relationships, and my
business. Because without good nourishment of your mind, heart and soul,
you will feel like a robot going through the motions of life, and you
are not meant to be a robot, my dear.
You can be tough as a Marine corps pilot – Hey, I’m reading the Great
Santini by Pat Conroy and Bull Meecham is on my mind! – but you’re
still a human being and you have got to feed the heart, mind and soul if you want to sustain yourself for decades to come.
Feed yourself with a daily dose of motivation.
So here’s a confession: I am NOT motivated all the time. Not by any stretch of imagination.
I have down days way more frequently than I’d like to admit. I have
days when I feel unmoved to write a single word and that makes my daily
writing challenge a wee bit challenging. I have days when I feel totally
uninspired by myself, when I feel as if I have nothing to add to the
universe, nothing to give to anyone, nothing worthy of sharing and
spreading.
I have days when I feel empty, hollow and void of all creative energy. And you know what? It’s OKAY to have those days!
Remember: Just because you feel unmotivated at times does not make you an unmotivated person.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you don’t stop. ~Confucius
Steer Clear of Speculation and Focus on Facts
When motivation takes a leave of absence, become aware. Even tell
yourself “You know, I don’t feel motivated right now. Let me do
something about that.”
Recognize that you are just feeling unmotivated and get some
perspective. This has the immediate effect of putting you into
action-taking mode, instead of letting you wander into the negativity
zone with all the things that are “wrong” with you. (Which is all of
nothing!)
What helps ground me is when I ask myself what do I know for a fact?
For instance, I know for a fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, that I
have a crystal clear WHY I do it and that there is nothing else I’d
rather do at the moment than grow this platform, this message, this
endeavor that I so believe in.
So I have no doubt
that the direction I am heading and the path that I am following is
right for me. That knowledge relaxes me. It may not motivate me into
action but it relaxes me. I feel grounded versus lost and confused. I
feel my fingers tightening around a pillar of support so I don’t fall
into the bottomless pit of negativity, worry and stress.
Then comes the work of actual motivation and you have to decide what to do to make that happen.
The good news is that there is more than one way to motivate
yourself. There are in fact countless ways you can motivate yourself.
So your first task is to get to know yourself so well that you know
how you respond to each method of self-motivation. What works well for
me may not work half as well for you, and that’s why this is a process
of both self-discovery and constant experimentation.
They say motivation is like a shower. You need one every day to stay nice and motivated.
True as that may be, we can’t always run to a ready shower stall to
get our daily dose of motivation using soap and running water.
The same thing that motivated you yesterday or last week may not work
as well in this moment or tomorrow. So you need to tune in to yourself,
to start a journey of self-discovery as you learn not one but many,
many, ways to motivate yourself to get the things that you want in life.
28 Ways to Motivate Yourself Now
Remember, the irony of self-motivation is that you may not feel like
motivating yourself one single bit. Do not listen to that voice for a
minute!
If you give in to that voice, you’ve lost. Instead, get up right now,
stretch, shake your body, move and learn how to motivate yourself with
these 28 ways:
Note this list is not in any particular order. I recommend reading it
through once and then picking out the top 5 that speak to you and start
with applying those.
1. Get up and get moving. Movement motivates even if you’re walking around your house while stagnation disenchants.
2. Drink more water. Dehydration can cause more problems than germs! Hydrate that body with pure filtered water often.
3. Go for a brisk walk. Shut the laptop, put away the papers, close the office door and go for a walk. A brisk one.
4. Play with your pet. Or any pet. Time with animals has been shown to improve morale, happiness and yes, even motivation.
5. Change up your workplace. Change the environment where you work. Go work in a cafe or in another room or a co-working space.
6. Listen to a motivational audio. Find 5-10 minute motivational talk from someone who speaks to you and listen when you need it.
Audio books are great but a long book can be time-consuming.
7. Call an inspiring person. When you surround yourself with people who inspire you, you will stay motivated. Inspiration moves you to action.
8. Motivate someone else. When you feel discouraged or let down, focus on helping someone else and you will immediately feel the same effect.
9. Catch up on your rest. Are you sleep-deprived? Are you pulling in long days and choosing not to rest and recuperate properly? Fatigue kills motivation instantly.
10. Sleep. If you are so tired you can barely keep your eyes open, as I’m feeling when typing this right now in the mid-afternoon light, then take a power nap. Power naps are 20-30 minutes and they are rejuvenating.
11. Do something unexpected for yourself. If you’ve been neglecting yourself and your needs, it’s hard to stay motivated to do anything – especially if it concerns others. Focus on rewarding yourself.
12. Simplify and declutter. If you’re feeling the weight of clutter in your house or your office, you’ll need to simplify. Fast. This affects your motivation directly.
13. Develop a mantra. A mantra is a phrase that is your true essence. Mine is “I am doing work that makes a difference.” Come up with yours, write it up on your board and read it out loud every time you feel low.
14. Release your grip on the past. If you’re trying to stay motivated on what affects your future, but feel weighed down by the past, you will not move forward. Let go of the past. You don’t need it to build your dream future.
15. Collect quotes that speak to you. Memorize the top 10 inspirational and motivational quotes that speak to your heart. Create a repository of your own motivation “drawer” – digital or physical – and collect whatever gives you goosebumps. Refer to it when you need it.
16. Know your why. Get crystal clear as to why you are doing this project? If not, spend some time to figure out your why. The best reason to stay motivated is to be clear on why you are taking this path in life.
17. Stretch your body with yoga. Your body needs to be stretched daily. I’m not saying you must do 2 hours of yoga – which will put you in a state of complete bliss – but do stretch daily. Be religious about it like you are about brushing your teeth.
18. Brush your teeth. Yes, clean hygiene in your mouth makes you more inclined to do everything else. Go figure!
19. Floss your teeth. After every meal, floss your teeth and watch the difference in how it makes you feel.
20. Talk to your biggest fan. Mine happens to be my life and business partner, Andy Brock. Who is yours? It’s even possible you haven’t yet met your biggest fan but you have one out there. Be open to meeting this person.
21. Make a cup of fine tea. Whatever your favorite drink may be, there is a magical quality to a hot freshly brewed cup of fine tea. I believe in the magic of Dragonwell, Jasmine, Tie Guan Yin, and Sencha tea. It can shift my entire mood to one of positivity and hope.
22. Shut off your media consumption: Over-consumption can and will dull our senses and reduce your creativity juices to the point that you can feel completely unmotivated. Be especially wary of the adverse effects of consuming the news. Remember your motivation and your creativity are closely related. Nourish both. Turn it all off.
23. Meditate. Go inwards and inquire within if you want answers that are true – even if you may not like them. Affirmations have the magic of grounding and centering you, and reminding you what’s important in life. It gives rise to motivation.
24. Read or listen to books. Develop a habit of reading one book a month, then one book a week and be very selective in how you choose your books. Choose your books with a purpose. Mine is to educate, inspire, expand my horizons, and become a better writer. Reading books also makes you smart!
25. Wikipedia someone you admire. Look up someone you admire and you’ll find that their life has been full of hardship. Let that inspire you. Your role models went through dark times but it was their devotion to the manifestation of their dreams that pushed them forward and quite likely made them into the people that now you admire.
26. Write with a pen in a real notebook. In fact, get a nice leather-bound notebook and write in it daily. The act of writing is both therapeutic and stimulating and it can provide you with the escape from noise and distractions and help you tap into what really matters to you.
27. Do a handstand. Or five. If you don’t have a yoga practice, then at the very least, learn a simple inversion that you can do safely against a wall. When you invert your body, you reverse the flow of blood and you will feel a surge of energy and inspiration both.
28. Remember you are a remarkable, unique and brilliant. If nothing works, if it’s one of those days when your senses have taken a leave of absence and you can’t motivate yourself, that’s okay too. Just know that you are a remarkable, unique and brilliant human being. Repeat that to yourself over and over and over again. It might just do the trick.
2. Drink more water. Dehydration can cause more problems than germs! Hydrate that body with pure filtered water often.
3. Go for a brisk walk. Shut the laptop, put away the papers, close the office door and go for a walk. A brisk one.
4. Play with your pet. Or any pet. Time with animals has been shown to improve morale, happiness and yes, even motivation.
5. Change up your workplace. Change the environment where you work. Go work in a cafe or in another room or a co-working space.
6. Listen to a motivational audio. Find 5-10 minute motivational talk from someone who speaks to you and listen when you need it.
Audio books are great but a long book can be time-consuming.
7. Call an inspiring person. When you surround yourself with people who inspire you, you will stay motivated. Inspiration moves you to action.
8. Motivate someone else. When you feel discouraged or let down, focus on helping someone else and you will immediately feel the same effect.
9. Catch up on your rest. Are you sleep-deprived? Are you pulling in long days and choosing not to rest and recuperate properly? Fatigue kills motivation instantly.
10. Sleep. If you are so tired you can barely keep your eyes open, as I’m feeling when typing this right now in the mid-afternoon light, then take a power nap. Power naps are 20-30 minutes and they are rejuvenating.
11. Do something unexpected for yourself. If you’ve been neglecting yourself and your needs, it’s hard to stay motivated to do anything – especially if it concerns others. Focus on rewarding yourself.
12. Simplify and declutter. If you’re feeling the weight of clutter in your house or your office, you’ll need to simplify. Fast. This affects your motivation directly.
13. Develop a mantra. A mantra is a phrase that is your true essence. Mine is “I am doing work that makes a difference.” Come up with yours, write it up on your board and read it out loud every time you feel low.
14. Release your grip on the past. If you’re trying to stay motivated on what affects your future, but feel weighed down by the past, you will not move forward. Let go of the past. You don’t need it to build your dream future.
15. Collect quotes that speak to you. Memorize the top 10 inspirational and motivational quotes that speak to your heart. Create a repository of your own motivation “drawer” – digital or physical – and collect whatever gives you goosebumps. Refer to it when you need it.
16. Know your why. Get crystal clear as to why you are doing this project? If not, spend some time to figure out your why. The best reason to stay motivated is to be clear on why you are taking this path in life.
17. Stretch your body with yoga. Your body needs to be stretched daily. I’m not saying you must do 2 hours of yoga – which will put you in a state of complete bliss – but do stretch daily. Be religious about it like you are about brushing your teeth.
18. Brush your teeth. Yes, clean hygiene in your mouth makes you more inclined to do everything else. Go figure!
19. Floss your teeth. After every meal, floss your teeth and watch the difference in how it makes you feel.
20. Talk to your biggest fan. Mine happens to be my life and business partner, Andy Brock. Who is yours? It’s even possible you haven’t yet met your biggest fan but you have one out there. Be open to meeting this person.
21. Make a cup of fine tea. Whatever your favorite drink may be, there is a magical quality to a hot freshly brewed cup of fine tea. I believe in the magic of Dragonwell, Jasmine, Tie Guan Yin, and Sencha tea. It can shift my entire mood to one of positivity and hope.
22. Shut off your media consumption: Over-consumption can and will dull our senses and reduce your creativity juices to the point that you can feel completely unmotivated. Be especially wary of the adverse effects of consuming the news. Remember your motivation and your creativity are closely related. Nourish both. Turn it all off.
23. Meditate. Go inwards and inquire within if you want answers that are true – even if you may not like them. Affirmations have the magic of grounding and centering you, and reminding you what’s important in life. It gives rise to motivation.
24. Read or listen to books. Develop a habit of reading one book a month, then one book a week and be very selective in how you choose your books. Choose your books with a purpose. Mine is to educate, inspire, expand my horizons, and become a better writer. Reading books also makes you smart!
25. Wikipedia someone you admire. Look up someone you admire and you’ll find that their life has been full of hardship. Let that inspire you. Your role models went through dark times but it was their devotion to the manifestation of their dreams that pushed them forward and quite likely made them into the people that now you admire.
26. Write with a pen in a real notebook. In fact, get a nice leather-bound notebook and write in it daily. The act of writing is both therapeutic and stimulating and it can provide you with the escape from noise and distractions and help you tap into what really matters to you.
27. Do a handstand. Or five. If you don’t have a yoga practice, then at the very least, learn a simple inversion that you can do safely against a wall. When you invert your body, you reverse the flow of blood and you will feel a surge of energy and inspiration both.
28. Remember you are a remarkable, unique and brilliant. If nothing works, if it’s one of those days when your senses have taken a leave of absence and you can’t motivate yourself, that’s okay too. Just know that you are a remarkable, unique and brilliant human being. Repeat that to yourself over and over and over again. It might just do the trick.
There you have it! Do you have anything to add for the 29th way
to motivate yourself? Share it in the comments. Stay inspired. Stay
motivated because you are worthy of your dreams!
