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Do you ever feel like everything you do ends in defeat? Like you start the day with the best of intentions, but your energy and motivation drains as time passes?
Well, if this is you, I have three things to share with you:
- You're probably in a rut.
- You're not alone.
- It's entirely possible to escape that rut.
Read on to find out how.
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Small Wins Build Confidence
It's easier to do anything when you're working from a foundation of confidence. However, many people forget this when attempting to make massive, sweeping changes to their lives... Only to feel demotivated when things don't go according to plan.
Instead, start small. By gaining mastery in the small things, your motivation and self-concept that you CAN succeed at the bigger things will increase. So, when the time comes, you'll be in a much better position to succeed.
Use this approach to build up to the more challenging aspects of your day. Maybe you have a report due. Instead of trying to do it in one go, commit to work on it for just 10 minutes. You may end up working on it for longer (which is often what happens) but if not, you only committed to 10 minutes. Now you can go do something else to help keep that momentum in your brain for you to come back to the report later.
Get Some Help
If you want to escape that rut you're stuck in, don't fear asking for help. No person is an island. We're designed to work together for mutual success! SO many advantages exist to working with others, including a unique perspective AND emotional support.
You can ask your loved ones, friends, colleagues, and also professionals for help. Professionals can include coaches and counselors.
If you feel stuck in your career, consider a career coach to advise and support you.
Or if it's an issue with your loved ones, a specialist family counseling service like The Potter's House can help. Sometimes, seeking outside help is the most beneficial because they offer objectivity and perspective that you don't have when you're in it.
Remind Yourself of the WHY
Last of all, if you are feeling stuck and unable to achieve your goals, it's helpful to remind yourself of the reason why they are so important to you.It's helpful to define the aspects of your life that you value. Then you can align your goals and actions with your values and draw on the implicit motivation that these provide to help you overcome any hurdles that may be in your way.
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