Finding motivation can be one of the most challenging obstacles for any hustler out there. Trust us, we know. While we love the work we do – it’s tough for anyone to get into “flow” every single day. But knowing how to get motivated to achieve your goals is pretty much a non-negotiable for us.
So thankfully, we have found five simple steps to help anyone – and we mean anyone – get motivated to achieve their goals.
But, if you’re more a video person, we have your back too. Watch Coach Elise break down the five steps on camera, or keep reading below!
1. Accept Your Reality
Before we sound off on getting super motivated – it’s best to also get super realistic about your current reality.
In order to get motivated to achieve your goals – you can’t go chasing pipe dreams. If I decided to dedicate my entire today to making the literal sun shine, I would burn out pretty quickly realizing I had zero control over the weather.
A big part of accepting your reality is simply figuring out what you can and cannot control. If you’re on a mission to lose weight in order to have a certain figure – ask yourself – is this even possible for me? Sure, it would be nice to have skinny legs – but that will LITERALLY never happen. My body is not lean and tall. So I can lose as much weight as I’d like, and it’s still not going to give me those slender chicken legs we see in all of the clothing ads.
Instead, focus on action items that are fully within your control. Perhaps instead of focusing on the shape of your body or the number on the scale – you can focus on eating healthier. No matter the results, you can control if you reach for a kale salad over fast food.
Find things you can completely control, and tackle those items. Otherwise, surrender your need for control and enjoy your thick thighs.
2. Focus on Your Values
A great way to get motivated in order to achieve your goals is to hone in on what makes you tick. Broadly speaking, these usually orbit your values. If you’re not sure what your values are – you’re in luck – because we have a Blush Values Inventory activity that you can take below!
When chasing your values – think about the overarching concepts in your life that get you excited. Things like, family. Community. Kindness. Achievement. Curiosity. Connection.
Whatever rings your bell, find ways to incorporate those elements into your goals. If you’re someone who values community and connection, but you are working on a project that is extremely solitary – try to find ways to include other people in the mission. Branch it out as much as possible.
The more you tailor your goals to your values, the easier it’s going to be to find the inspiration to accelerate the process.
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