<h1>10 steps to motivate yourself   </h1>
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<p>Today we are looking at 10 ways to motivate yourself.<br />
First, you should learn the difference between <em>Extrinsic</em> and <em>Intrinsic</em> Motivation.   </p>
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<p><strong>Extrinsic motivation: </strong>This kind of motivation means that something outside of yourself is driving you – an outer motivation like money, fame, etc. Extrinsic motivation has a goal, and an end point. When you achieve it, your motivation drops.    </p>
<p><strong>Intrinsic motivation: </strong>This is a motivation that originates from within yourself. This could be a self-desire to learn or explore new things, become a better version of you, challenge and improve yourself.<br />
It’s harder to reach for, but it is also a stronger drive. It’s a true desire from within you, and nothing else is trying to make you do it.<br />
Intrinsic motivation is not natural in all people, some people don’t know what to do or what their purpose in life is. They don’t have that inner motivation yet and that’s okay. If you feel like this, realize that this process takes time. It’s always good to walk through life open-minded, and your purpose will come to you.   </p>
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<p>Sometimes, the same goal can be pursued with <strong>either extrinsic or intrinsic motivation.<br />
</strong>For example: If you are trying to lose weight, you could do it just because you want to impress your crush, or because you are going on holiday soon. (Extrinsic Motivation). Once you’re in a relationship with your crush or your vacation is over, you reached your goal and your motivation drops, and it’s unlikely that you will continue to work on it.<br />
But if you are trying to lose weight because it’s only for you, to live a healthier lifestyle because only YOU want it, that is an intrinsic motivation that is much stronger. There’s no end point to feeling good about your body, you will continue to be motivated until you are really satisfied long term!<br />
So if you already have a goal but are struggling with the reasons behind your motivation, try switching them to intrinsic as much as possible.    </p>
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<h3>Now here are the 10 Steps to motivate yourself:     </h3>
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<p><strong>1) Decide if your goals are extrinsic or intrinsic.</strong> Like mentioned above, sometimes the same goal can be pursued with different kinds of motivation, so ask yourself what the real reasons behind your actions are and try to use your inner motivation. </p>
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<p><strong>2) Get excited,</strong> make yourself happy before working on these goals! Many studies have shown that you are less motivated or willing to try something if you are feeling sad. So before working on your goal, make sure you are in a good mood, filled with positive energy and motivation. </p>
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<p><strong>3) Write your goal on a piece of paper,</strong> and place it somewhere you’ll see it often during the day. Maybe on the bathroom mirror, above your desk, or next to the TV. If you keep seeing your goal, you keep reminding yourself and stay motivated. </p>
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<p><strong>4) Write a checklist everyday,</strong> with small things you need to complete in order to make these goals your reality. Make sure you narrow it down into many small things rather than a few big ones, so you can feel the satisfaction of completing a task more often. At the end of the day, look at all the items you crossed off from your list, and realize how much progress you’ve made! </p>
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<p><strong>5) Reward yourself!</strong> When you get part of your list done, do something fun, make yourself feel good so you stay motivated longer. </p>
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<p><strong>6) Connect a daily object to your goal.</strong> For example: Take plate, and think to yourself: Every time I see a plate, I will be reminded of my goal. So now whenever you see a plate, you will think of losing weight/studying/reading, or whatever your goal might be. This constant reminder helps you to stay focused and motivated! </p>
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<p><strong>7) Surround yourself with other people</strong> that share the same passion, or have the same goal as you. This might not be easy in every case, but working in a group, motivating and pushing each other really helps you to stick with something. And of course, it’s more fun as well! </p>
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<p><strong>8) Before going to sleep, think about your goal. </strong>Plan what you need to do the next day. Your last thoughts before going to sleep actually influence your subconsciousness, you keep thinking about it while sleeping – without even knowing. This helps manifest your desire to achieve the goal. </p>
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<p><strong>9) Be patient</strong> – success doesn’t happen over night. Do not lose hope. Everything takes time, but you should not worry about it. Let the progress flow naturally, and it will all come together in the end.  </p>
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<p><a href="https://steemit.com/steem/@sirwinchester/the-hidden-power-inside-yourself-how-to-achieve-your-goals-by-visualization">I have written a whole post about this topic, please click here for an in-depth explanation about this visualization technique!   </a></p>
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