TIP 1: Find the perfect spot! This is the most important motivational booster. Finding a spot where you can freely express yourself is key. If you know you will not get anything done at home, find a place where you usually do. You know yourself well enough to know that there is a place that never fails you, am I right? If you're a Starbucks lover like me then head over to the nearest location and dedicate an hour to finish what you need to. Trust me, it is the perfect space to get your mind going and get everything done. If you prefer to be alone you can try finding a local park; make sure you pack water and some snacks, you'd be surprised how long you stay motivated with nature.
TIP 2: Start the night before. When you decide that tomorrow will be the day you start being more productive, start today. The simple decision to change should motivate you to start right away. I understand it is much harder to be proactive when you decide to change your life at 11:00pm. The simplest way is to make a list, mentally works but a physical list is much better and I prefer paper but a phone would do just fine. Write down everything you plan to do to change and also add whatever it is that needs to get done in general so you can get rid of the clutter in your mind. This list can simply be phrases and bullet points because it's intended purpose is to get you started. Don't think of this as a to-do list because we all know how well those work out. See this more as a therapeutic way to clear your mind so you can finally start planning and confidently making changes.
TIP 3: Never compare your past to your present. I only say this because this is what keeps me from staying motivated. If I failed to complete what I set out to today, doesn't mean I won't succeed tomorrow. When you wake up the next morning feeling disappointed in yourself, you are missing the big picture. You should feel lucky you have another day to prove to yourself that greatness is right around the corner! Now forget what you didn't do yesterday because you now have a clean slate.
I hope you and I both can walk away from this feeling motivated to change what we've been meaning to for a while. Wherever life decides to take you along the way, just remember to conquer it confidently!
