Maximising Motivation

Even when we’ve identified what we want or need to do, and even if we know that practising such behaviours will be in our best interests, even the best of us will find that our motivation wavers from time to time.

But that’s OK; motivation can be enhanced much more easily than most people think. And motivation needs to be enhanced much more often than most people realise. In fact, for many of us, motivation needs to be renewed on a regular, sometimes daily basis. And here’s how…

• Select one of the goals you’ve set for yourself as part of this Super Life program
• Write it down at the top of a blank piece of paper; then draw a line down the middle of the page (or download the template here)
• Now, down the left-hand side write all the advantages of and all the benefits that will come from achieving this goal; and then down the right-hand side, write down any disadvantages or problems that might arise
• It’s important to be as honest and realistic as you can during this exercise and to note, even if it might seem “negative”, any and all of the problems; these potential challenges need to be recognised (and you can’t lie to yourself!)
• But it’s also important focus as much as possible on all the positives you’ll gain and all the good that will come from completing what you’ve set out to do
• It’s when these “pros” outweigh the “cons” that we find we’re motivated to do what we want and need to do; despite the reality we will, at times, face difficulties and challenges
• So do all you can to maximise the advantages; and do all you can to address, change or resolve all the disadvantages
• Finally, repeat this process for ALL your goals; and then repeat or review as often as you need to (focusing, especially, on all the gains that you’ll enjoy) in order to stay motivated.