You can drag yourself up the same way you can drag yourself down. It is a choice you have to make every, single day. Whenever you are faced with this conflict of choices, bring with you these nuggets of wisdom to grow the motivation to increase your success.
Never mind that you’re not this or that. It all begins with little statements like ‘I don’t feel good’, ‘I am not that smart’, ‘I don’t have enough faith in myself’. Then you start believing in these things like they are written in stone, then these negative beliefs become a part of your system, a part of who you are.
Don’t give a moment’s worth of recognition on this kind of negative self-talk. Whenever you hear that part of your mind telling you things that can pull you down, shut it out and listen to that less powerful, but oftentimes ignored voice that says ‘you can!’.
Try to have a little faith – in yourself, in what you can do, and the things you believe in. It doesn’t matter if you fail, everyone goes through that kind of process. What matters is that every time you do, you bounce back, rebuild yourself, and give the world a better you.
Be very careful when choosing what you listen to.
You can either talk yourself into doing the task or not, which means you can either be a part of success that one part of your head says you can be, or take part in the downfall the other side of your head tries to go to. Always take the side of your self chatter that believes in you, that cares about your well-being, and pushes you to be the person you are trying to be.
Try to win the debate with yourself every time. Remember that sometimes, the act of doing something is not really difficult. It’s the few minutes of mental chatter leading up to doing the act.
Hold on to that something that matters to you.
There is nothing more meaningful in life than that something that we dearly hold on to. Some people call it their passion, others call it their purpose or even their brilliance… What do you call yours?
Cause, passion, brilliance or whatever it is that propels your inner drive to accomplish something is a very powerful source of motivation to increase
success. It never runs dry. It flows so long as you hold on to that thing you care about. Sometimes, it is what makes people do the impossible in the face of difficulties. And it is that thing that gives them the courage to face and get through the biggest difficulties life throws at them.
Dream big.
Big dreams inspire. It makes people work harder, with even more passion. What would happen to people if they have nothing to shoot for? Nothing. If
there are no Olympic medals and several hundred Olympians to compete against, the champions will never exist. If Mount Everest is not the highest mountain, there will be no mountaineers and hikers who struggle everyday to
reach the peak.
If you don’t dream big, you would stay forever in that nook of the world where everything is mediocre, where sense of achievement is an abstract concept, and where success is all but non-existent.
Strive for your own version of success.
Competing with others can bring about some success, but oftentimes it is sure-fire way to demotivate yourself because you will start to compare yourself with others each and every time. Run your own, personal race. How many times have you heard the saying, ‘you are your worst enemy’?
I hope that these tips have inspired you to increase your success! To discuss a more personalized approach for an increase to your success please schedule a complimentary session with me!
I really loved this especially “Be very careful when choosing what you listen to.” – I have a habit of listening to everyone so I really enjoyed this! – Angela Giles
Thanks Angela! Yes it’s important to allow your inner voice to come through rather than taking other people’s opinions on.
Very uplifting and empowering – thanks Moira!
Thanks Elizabeth!
I beleive it is the little things that pave the way for the big things! Great reminders here and I have shared!
Thanks Anita! Yes the big things are accomplished by a series of the little things ;).
Remembering my “big why” is the only thing that gets me back in the saddle some days, especially when techie stuff threatens to derail the best laid plans!
That’s so true MamRed – I can relate!
YES it is very important to know what success looks like to you!
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So true Forrest – if you didn’t know what it looks like – then how would you know if your on course or not ;).
Moira, love this! “Strive for your own version of success”…yes!! Comparing yourself to others is so demotivating…I agree with you so much about this. Excellent post!
Isn’t that the truth Sherie! The truth is we each are perfect the way we are and when we can get to that level of acceptance – change and striving for success because a much lighter affair!
Yes! I have a “dream big” goal that I’m finally clear on and working toward. Took me a long time, and I was indeed my own worst enemy for too long. Great post!
Good for you Helena!
Love all your points here Moira. We do need to ‘strive for our own version of success’ because no-one wants a copy when the real thing is available. And whilst it’s good to be aware of others in the same business, comparing ourselves isn’t good at all!
Thanks Carolyn! Yes, comparing ourselves to others especially when coming from the place of them being better than us is such an energy drain!
Love this! I need to look for my own version of success and not anyone else’s!
Absolutely Elizabeth! Your version is THE best for you ;).
I do pay huge attention to who I listen to. Words are powerful and they produce seed… so being very careful of the voices, what I read and what I watch. Great article, Moira. 🙂
Thanks Norma! It’s so true that you have to be mindful of the inner AND outer voices that you are allowing to motivate you.
The food we feed our minds is the most important every day! Nothing else matters if we are in the wrong frame of mind, I make a conscious decision every day about who I listen to. Positive always wins over negative! Nice post!
Thanks Martha – making conscious decisions is key to keeping an success-based mindset… that’s where we really do have control!
All very good points in success. And inspiring because it shows how much is in our own power.
Yes Aimee… isn’t it amazing when we stop and realize how powerful we really are ;).
Shutting down negative self-talk and striving for your own version of success – these are two of my key dream / passion protectors – success makers. Thanks for this great post, Moira!
Thanks Lisa! Those are my favorite things to keep me on track too.
It took me a long time to quiet my ‘evil twin’ but she’s gone now. No negative self-talk allowed in this home. The thing that matters most to me is my family. I’m lucky that we’re all very close. I’m happiest when we’re all under the same roof, no matter how big that roof is. 🙂
Great suggestions here. I love Dream big. It is wonderful to feel that the sky is the limit.
I think the hardest thing for me is dreaming big. But at least I know that now and I’m doing better all the time!
Great post, Moira. I especially liked the part on striving for your own version of success, rather than compare and despair!