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I’ve been thinking lately about what it takes to succeed in a new task… we always start a new challenge with enthusiasm, but slowly as the hard work really begins, we can often find ourselves struggling to keep up the momentum. So with that in mind, I’ve  put together a few tips to help you stay motivated!

Dont leave the things you hate till last! – When your enthusiasm is high (at the beginning), remember to leave some of the fun stuff for when you aren’t so enthusiastic. For example, If you like to create but you struggle with organization and planning, don’t jump directly into creation without taking the time to organize a plan, You’ll lose momentum later when the need for planning becomes apparent. Do the difficult things first when your enthusiasm is high.

1.Dont make a mountain out of a molehill - If you set big goals, they can feel overwhelming. I find it easier to break down big goals into smaller goals that you can achieve much quicker. Let’s say you set a goal to be able to do a full split in 6 months month. You need to break it down into smaller steps. What actions do you need to take to achieve a full split? Write those steps down and create a detailed plan.

2.Make a public declaration - State your goals to friends and family or publish them on your CMA blog. You don’t want to fail publicly. No one does. Your subconscious ego will push you toward success to protect itself from public embarrassment. This isn’t a good choice for all people, but for most people stating your goal publicly, will dramatically increase your odds of success.

3.Record and Measure Your Results – Measuring your results will keep you pushing for improvement. Without metrics you don’t know where you stand. Without measurements, you are more likely to lose focus and interest.

4.Share Your Results Publicly – Making a public proclamation of your goals, your efforts, and your results creates social pressure to perform. Who wants to tell the world that they’ve set goals and made no progress? You will make progress because you need something to report.

5.Don’t spread yourself too thinly- When you set multiple major goals, you are less likely to achieve any of them. Do not try to conquer all problems at once. You’ll fail. If you have multiple major items you’d like to change in your life, write them down, prioritize them, and knock them off one at a time.

6.Write about your journey- Write a journal documenting your efforts. Write on your good days and your bad days. Write about your successes and your failures. Document how you feel. Make special note of recurring patterns. When you lose motivation, go back and read about a day when your motivation was strong. If you’re in a dip, read about a time in the past when you overcame a dip.

7.Stand on the shoulders of giants – This cannot be stressed enough. If you want to lose weight and get in shape there are people who have done it before you. If you want to become a Black Belt one day read about and visit those who have achieved this goal.  LISTEN TO THEM! They have a formula for success.  Don’t go it alone. Follow and improvise on those who have come before you. You don’t need to figure it out yourself. Cheat.

8.Get Help From Like-Minded Friends - Your odds of staying motivated increase 100x when you associate with people who share similar goals.

9.Commit To Working On Your Goal Every Day - Have one major goal. Every day, review what actions you have taken to achieve that goal. Make it habit by forcing yourself to review your progress every day for 21 days in a row.

11.Pat yourself on the back – When you work toward a long-term goal, it is difficult to see the benefits years down the road. Some goals take years to achieve, so to maintain progress, it is important to reward yourself along the way. Give yourself a reward for your continuous effort toward your goal, not just for succes sful results, but for simply making an honest effort.

10.K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Stupid!)- You may have trouble staying motivated because quitting has become a habit. To break that habit you need to take baby steps at first. Failing at a large overwhelming goal will only deepen your bad habits. Start by setting a simple achievable goal. If you’ve set a goal to run 2 miles every day and failed. try lowering the bar a little until you build up strength and persistence. Instead, try running 1 mile, 2 days a week. Find what works for you and build from there. If You Still Struggle With Reaching Goals, Set Mini Goals at First – It’s important to create the habit of persistence. Setting little mini goals are a great way to reprogram your subconscious mind.  If your goal is to properly execute a jump spin kick, start with breaking down the elements to success.  Little by little, step by step, you’ll achieve your goal.

12.Make it fun! – A surefire way to fail is to make working on goals drudgery. It has to be fun or you’re likely to quit. One way to do this is to make your progress a game. Find a partner to join you in your quest.

Be happy,

Mr.M