Motivation

This week I continue with the subject of motivation.  Some days, motivation is hard to find yet on others it finds you. This ebb and flow of motivation can be disruptive. In my life, I have found the best way to be motivated is to set goals. Real goals. Not the unreachable ones that need a lottery win, but the real tangible ones you can achieve. Every time I set goals and achieve them, I have renewed motivation for more. Though somewhere between the summit and my progress I experience several bumps and detours, my goal keeps me going. I try not to allow motivation to dwindle, but it is difficult at times. We humans are all hard wired to identify the negative. (We can credit evolution for that). Some can do this better than others and fortunately for them, through conscious effort, those thoughts can be redirected. How many times have any of you been in a difficult situation and suddenly, doubt builds. It creeps into your mind and begins the process of unraveling all the positive thoughts you had in your abilities. It happens to everyone. The famous test pilot General Chuck Yeager was once asked if he ever had butterflies before a flight and his response was, “Yes, but my butterflies fly in formation.” The bottom line is that we need to control both our thoughts and our emotions. Keep your energy focused on what you want to obtain. Sometimes, it is easier said than done. Have a super weekend! (cue When in Rome – The Promise).

Until next time...