5 Tips for Cultivating Motivation

Motivation is a key factor in successful goal setting.  While it is natural to have peaks and valleys in your motivation, having a set of tools ready to implement when you feel yourself losing motivation is a great way to stay focused. Consider these tips when you feel yourself losing sight of your goals in order to improve your chances of success!

1.    Set SMART Goals

SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-related. Consider each of these 5 conditions when setting your goals in order to increase your ability to succeed in them.  Having clear attainable goals is key to staying motivated.

2.    Identify Potential Setbacks

Setbacks can be a natural part of each goal we set. Addressing and identifying those potential setbacks can help you create a plan ahead of time to overcome them and reestablish motivation.

3.    Utilize Productivity Tools

If you find yourself struggling to make time to reach your goals or staying focused, perhaps a productivity app can help you stay organized in your tasks. Motivation can be cultivated in the completing of daily tasks in order to build healthy habits.

4.    Find Social Support

Friends, family or co-workers can have a significant influence on reaching your goals through community and accountability. Exercising with a friend, joining a support group or having a friendly competition can add a level of support that can drive motivation.

5.    Track Your Progress and Celebrate Reaching Your Goals!

Identify and celebrate milestones you reach along the way. They can be as small or as big as you make them, and can promote the motivation mindset to reach the next milestone.

When you feel like you’ve lost or are losing motivation, keeping these tips in mind can help you get it back in no time.  Setting SMART goals, identifying potential setbacks, utilizing productivity tools, finding social support and tracking your progress can help you cultivate and maintain motivation in order to reach your goals!

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