One Thing You Can Do To Be More Motivated

<p>Wouldn’t it be nice if you could turn a switch and you’d be fully motivated to do whatever you’re setting out to get accomplished? </p> <p>While there isn’t an easy button, there is a simple little hack or strategy that works just as well. </p> <p><b>The secret is to figure out your “why”. </b></p> <p>Pick something you would like to do, but you’re lacking motivation. Let’s say it’s heading out for a run every morning before work. </p> <p>You have the best intentions, but then the alarm goes off, it’s still dark outside and all that motivation is out the door instead of you. </p> <p>This is when it’s time to dig deep. </p> <p><b>Why do you want to go jogging? </b></p> <p>Is it to clear your head and get ready for a busy day? </p> <p>Is it to stay in shape so you can have a full and active life for years and years to come? Is it to get healthy so you can be around for your loved ones? </p> <p>Or do you want to get in shape so you can play catch with your kids at the park.</p> <p>Spend some time to find out what your why is. Once you have that figured out, it really is easy. </p> <p>You just need to constantly remind yourself of your reason why to stay motivated. </p> <p>Stick a picture or a sticky note on your bathroom mirror to remind you first thing in the morning and last thing at night. </p> <p>If you’re lying in bed contemplating hitting the snooze button a few time instead of going for that run, have a little chat with yourself about your “why”. </p> <p>Set those running shoes next to the front door before you go to bed and lay out your clothes the night before. </p> <p>Not only are they visual reminders, they also make it a little easier to jump up, get dressed, lace up the shoes and head out the door for that jog. </p> <p>Here’s your assignment for the next few days: </p> <p>Come up with one thing you want to motivate yourself to do or accomplish. Don’t make it a huge goal like losing 100lb or changing your career. </p> <p>Pick something you can get done in a few weeks. Going for