Lana discusses how we can train our minds to stay confident, optimistic, and motivated toward our goals.
The key to staying motivated is… never lose focus.
Focus on the action that you are engaging in and not the end goal. Consciously focus on what you are doing and not the outcome that you are hoping for. Staying motivated requires embrace, enthusiasm, and passion for the task at hand.
Commit to continuous learning. Be fully aware that it is impossible to know everything. Have a never-ending desire to gain more knowledge. Instead of always trying to show what you know, allow yourself to learn from others. Take an interest in things that draw your attention — careers, health, religion, cultures, etc. Learning is an amazing tool that allows us to grasp things better and to see perspectives other than our own. With that, we also become more capable of learning new ways to do things. Now that your mind is open to this new knowledge, you are more skilled. If that doesn't motivate you, I don't know what will!
Assist someone else. Give what you need a little more of. If you are feeling unmotivated, motivate someone else. If you are feeling a little unloved, provide love to someone else. Helping them to gain perspective can in-turn help you gain some as well.
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Resources:
www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/08/31/dont-be-afraid-to-fail/
www.goalgettingpodcast.com/qod-138-if-you-cant-stop-thinking-about-an-idea-pursue-it-josh-james/
