Rekindle The Motivation Fire

Re-kindle the Motivation FirenBy: Deborah Shanenn“Today, take responsibility for your life. Have the courage to live it to the best of your ability”. Frank Richelieu, the Art of Being YourselfnnOne of the hardest challenges we all face in our lives is staying motivated. Whether it’s our job, work, staying healthy, or keeping our relationships stimulating and growing, we all ebb and flow in our motivation cycles. No one’s fire burns all the time. We actually need that ebb and flow to distinguish where we are and what we need to do to jump start things.nnThe classic driving components of motivation are having a passion and a clearly defined purpose. When you combine that passion and purpose with drive, energy and commitment, then motivation is fired up. Passion and purpose are by far some of the strongest emotions and beliefs we experience. They touch us so deeply and leave an indelible enduring residual. Think about the people, places and things that you have been truly passionate about in your life. I mean the passions that propelled you to be better and feel more deeply.nnSo let’s look at these driving components of motivation:nn1) Passion-are you passionate about who you are and what you are doing now? If not, then find the courage to become who you want to be and do what you really want to do.n2) Drive-do you have that “wanting it so much” that you are willing to take the calculated risks, mentality?n3) Risk Taking-have you identified what risks you can afford to take on the way to achieving your goals?n4) Commitment-are your goals written down? Are the tasks necessary to attain your goals outlined realistically?nnMotivation has to have a pay off, a reward. nREALIZING OUR POTENTIAL IS THE ENGINE THAT DEFINES AND DRIVES OUR SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS AND WHY WE GET MOTIVATED.nnWhat qualities help us realize our p-o-t-e-n-t-i-a-l?nn• Purpose-personal missionn• Optimism-positive attituden• Tenacity-keep tryingn• Enthusiasm-deep beliefn• Nurture-learn and grown• Trust-honor your wordn• Integrity-honesty and loyaltyn• Attainable-realistic goalsn• Love-who you are and what you donnWhat motivates you? nRewardsnRecognitionnConsequencesnA role modelnAchievementnnWhat is your call to action now?nnWhat bold actions are you prepared to implement to realize your potential?nnWhat pay off are you expecting from your actions?nnFind your passions and purpose. They can be small and simple. nFind your drive and commitment. It can be about one important thing.nnBegin now and start today to rekindle your motivation fire.nEnjoy the ride and savor the way it makes you feel about yourself!