Motivation is the driving force behind some of our great achievements and the bedrock of personal success. When we understand what motivates us, we can set goals that are aligned with our values and interests.
Motivation helps us to increase our productivity, and when we are motivated, we will feel much more energised to take action and make things happen. Motivation can also improve our overall wellbeing because it helps us to feel more in control of our lives, which can lead to greater happiness and personal fulfilment. We will also be able to inspire others by setting a great motivational example.
Motivation and purpose are two powerful forces that are closely linked. Motivation is the drive to act and is the spark that ignites our actions and keeps us moving towards our goals. Purpose, on the other hand, is the “why” behind our actions and the feeling that our lives have meaning, which then provides us with direction and a sense of fulfilment.
One interesting way to understand our purpose and meaning is through “Ikigai” which is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being”. Ikigai is the union point of four fundamental components of life: passion, vocation, profession and mission. Ikigai, as a concept, is well worth exploring.
So ask you yourself
Can I get paid for what I do? This can be payment to your bank account or your soul account
Am I good at what I do? This is about being skilled and competent
Do I love what I do? Passion is a driving force for being motivated
Does the world need what I do? Knowing that we are adding value to the greater good is a wonderful motivator
Stretching our comfort zone may be daunting – however, it can also be where the real magic happens! This is how we learn, grow and achieve things we never thought possible. It is about being curious and exploring our potential.
Fear of failure can be one of the biggest barriers to motivation and a particularly challenging obstacle to deal with. It is important to remind ourselves, however, that to increase our rate of success we must be prepared to increase our rate of failure. To fail is not necessarily a negative experience because when we fail there is also the opportunity for us to learn and grow.
To achieve is to believe, and building up our self-confidence and self-worth is important. Without a belief in our abilities, we stop ourselves from discovering our hidden talents.
Self-belief is a key ingredient to success and allows us to set ambitious goals and feel motivated to follow them. When faced with challenges or setbacks, self-belief gives us the resilience to persevere and keep going. So, listen carefully to your inner narrative and reframe thoughts that self-limit or self-sabotage you. We are all a work in progress, and self-belief empowers us to achieve our potential.
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