I've mentioned before that sometimes it takes mind tricks to get you through the tough times when you're pursuing a goal. My philosophy is to use any type of healthy strategy you need in order to push past the obstacles. Notice I used the term "healthy strategy." Using tricks to motivate yourself...
Anyone who's decided to try something new knows it's possible to encounter negativity surrounding their pursuits. Critical reactions are part of human nature, and there are a lot of motivators that propel people to find faults in others. Unfortunately, these kinds of actions can be hurtful and...
In today's post, I want to revisit the concept of your why. If you recall, your why is essentially your reason for pursuing a particular goal or resolution in the first place. It's the underlying factor that guides your actions. That's why it's so important to understand it. Sometimes we think we...
Have you heard of a habit tracker? While the concept is one that's been around for ages, it's recently begun to gain traction among people who are trying to stay on track with making positive changes. There are various types of trackers, but the point of these tools is the same. They provide a...
As we've discussed, many resolutions fail. We've all experienced the excitement of setting a new intention, only to have it fizzle out over the next several weeks or months. I've shared with you some ways to fight this tendency and overcome it by setting SMART goals. I've also given you a number...
You've probably heard all your life that you should never give up. You've listened to parents, teachers, and coaches throughout the years as they've encouraged you not to quit and to go after what you want until you get it. While it's good to be persistent and reach a goal takes follow-through,...
Visualization is a powerful tool that can help lead you to serious changes in your life. You may not be aware of this practice as a means of increasing motivation. Perhaps it seems like some sort of personal development trend or new age woo, but this process has actually been around for centuries...
When you're working toward fulfilling a resolution or achieving a goal, backsliding is usually inevitable. Many of us, me included, can tend to get pretty down on ourselves when we get off track. We see it as a failure, and sometimes such pessimistic thinking can lead us to quit entirely. In...
Do you think of yourself as a fairly independent person? Is it hard for you to ask for help? Have you found yourself to be kind of a lone wolf in the world? If you've answered "yes" to these questions, today's post is meant especially for you. Those of us who are fiercely autonomous often find it...
In yesterday's post, we talked about the strategy of using your past accomplishments to motivate you in the present. There are other ways to help keep yourself on track and pushing toward your goals, as well. Sometimes we get so focused on making a big transformation or reaching our destination...
Sometimes these goals and resolutions of ours can get really hard, but maintaining the necessary levels of motivation to keep moving forward can be done in a number of ways. Motivating yourself can be as simple as tricking your brain into seeing things in a new light. One of the best ways to gain...
In our last post, I touched upon the idea of taking small steps each day toward achieving your goal. The thought of this may seem to be taking the idea of baby steps a bit far or to be kind of silly. However, instilling little daily tasks into your routine can have a really big impact on your...
