Motivation: How To Motivate Yourself (7 Practical Ways)


Motivatie: Hoe motiveer je jezelf (7 praktische manieren)


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Zelfs na een veilige baan, een stabiel bedrijfs- of droomproject; Soms voelen we ons down en willen we niet doorgaan. Dit gebeurt niet alleen vanwege werkdruk of repetitief werk, maar vanwege de instabiliteit in ons innerlijk. Hieronder zijn de 7 praktische manieren om jezelf te motiveren.

1. Prioriteit geven aan het heden over de toekomst:

Prioriteit geven aan Present Over Future

It might be hard to understand this, because most of the people including me, might have taught you to focus on career growth at the expense of your current comfort zone; But this doesn’t mean that you should stop appreciating the present. Hard work should always be your major personality trait but you must never indulge fully into it. Work reasonably, stop procrastinating and enjoy the company of your Friends and Family.

2. Set Your Limits:

Set Your Limits

Most of the games have specified limits to score a goal and our life goals should also have limits. We want to be a millionaire and the millionaires wants to be the billionaires. Having big goals is good but having SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time based) goals are even better.

3. Be Resourceful:

Be Resourceful

Resources are definitely going to motivate you, because they make the job easy by utilizing your hard earned money on unnecessary stuff; whereas being resourceful is instant and cost effective since it only uses your thoughts and creativity.

4. Be content:

Be Content

Never think about the things that you don’t have; always be content with your life. This can only be understood to you, once you replace your “wants with needs".

5. Be Accountable:

Be Accountable

If you are not obliged for your work, then don’t expect others to come and help you. Keep a journal, have your goals written on a vision board or ask someone to track your progress; it is your duty to take control of your own actions.

​6. Be Passionate:

Be Passionate

It might not be possible for everyone to pursue a career on their passion but spending a day or two every month on something you love, will definitely keep you happy.

​7. Share Happiness:

Share Happiness

​The best way to motivate yourself is by motivating others. Whether you want to help someone financially or by other means is your decision, but spending a major portion of your wealth and time on others will always inspire you and people around you.

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