Do you ever have those days where one minute, you’re ready to take on the world and convinced that you can handle anything that life throws at you and the next minute you’re down and question why you signed up for the task in the first place?
That happens to almost all of us—and this is because we haven’t quite realized how motivation works yet—or, we have it all wrong.
For example, if you want to perform at work better, things like telling yourself that you need to save up for a vacation or that you will treat yourself to a new car in six months may work for a while, but that mindset is sustainable in the long run.
Instead, here are three ways to find motivation for anything.
Make A List Of Your ‘Whys’
Human beings thrive on reason, purpose and end results.
We don’t just work out for the sake of losing weight, we work out because we want the perfect beach body.
So the next time you want to build motivation for something, sit down and make a list of all the reasons you want to get this task done—and splendidly so. List down what you want to get out of it and how you expect the end result to benefit you.
Stop Making Excuses
Ever decide to do something slightly uneasy and suddenly thinking of all the reasons why going ahead with it might not be such a great idea?
This is because our brains recognize anything that causes discomfort and unease, as a threat or a danger and tries to keep us away from doing it by making excuses.
In order to progress and build motivation, you need to break out of this shell of false illusion.
The next time you find yourself making excuses, know and understand that your mind is only trying to keep you safe by telling you things that aren’t true.
This is also where the 20 second rule comes in.
Remember The 20 Second Rule
The concept was first introduced by Shawn Anchor, a renowned happiness guru.
The rule states that you only need 20 seconds of insane courage to break out of the cycle of excuses and do something that makes you feel uneasy.
So whenever you find yourself in a situation where you feel like backing out, remember the 20 second rule.
We hope these tips help you find your motivation when you really need it. In some cases, looking into further support and other self-help tools can make the process easier and more efficient.
One such self-help tool is the NIKU app. Operating on the ‘reframing of needs’ principle, NIKU works as an online psychological counselor or a personal coach and makes it easier to grow and develop as a person on a deeper level by satisfying your unmet human needs.
To download NIKU, head over to the Apple App Store or the Google PlayStore.
If you’re interested in learning more about the NIKU method and principles, buy our book here.
