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MOTIVATION...A NECESSITYThe necessity of remaining motivated despite the everyday challenges we encounter is sometimesan overwhelming task. I spent some time with my friends discussing the many ways we fight losingmotivation and pretty much the list became clear. These are the most common things that keepcoming up when it comes to keeping yourself motivated every day.Start your morning on the right foot. Remember thatevery moment is precious and should be valued.Every breath is a gift and every minute is anopportunity to grow. Wake yourself to a routine ofpleasantness that will energize you throughout theday. Maybe start with your favorite playlist, ahealthy breakfast, and some exercise, yoga, Zumba,pilates, whatever makes that booty shake willincrease your brain activity. Endorphins are only oneof many neurotransmitters released when youexercise. It also stimulates the release of dopamine,norepinephrine, and serotonin. These chemicals playan important part in regulating your mood. Raisingyour levels of serotonin boosts your mood andoverall sense of well-being.Make a TO-DO List. Preferably the day or nightbefore. This will help keep you on task and keep youorganized. By having a task list you will be able tofeel more accomplished at the end of the day. It isvery important that you do not fill up your platewith so many items that it becomes impossible toachieve. You want your list to be a series of tasksthat get you closer to your overall goal. This willhelp you maintain focus and achieve maximumresults.By Jennifer Thompson - U.S.AI AM MAGAZINE - MOTIVATIONI AM MAGAZINE - 55Inspire Yourself to be positive. Positivity breedspositivity, so in other words, surround yourselfwith positive things. Read a couple well placedinspirational thoughts or a chapter of a book thatwill keep you hipped throughout the day. Listeningto your favorite motivational guru or even have aconversation with someone that always has apositive outlook and pumps you full of energy.Sometimes throughout the day, you will find thatsometimes it%u2019s good to take a quick break to have anew infusion of positive inspiration.d a little bit ofbody textRemember, Relive, Rezone. Close your eyes andimagine yourself in a situation where you werewinning. Focus on that feeling of excitement andhappiness. Do you remember that feeling? Now ownit. Draw energy from that feeling and hold on to it.When you open your eyes you will feel newlymotivated.xtFind your Mantra. Find a short phrase that feels youwith energy, motivates you, and focuses you tocontinue to achieve your goal. This phrase does nothave to be yours. There are many motivational phrasesfrom other successful people available online that youcan make your own. For instance %u201cI am the master ofmy destiny%u201d, or %u201cDon%u2019t wait for opportunity, create it%u201d.Whatever mantra you choose to repeat it to yourself.You will be surprised by the boost of motivation thatwill give you.Finally, Re-Apply Every day. Like showering, motivationonly lasts if you apply it every day. Make it a dailyroutine and soon you will have the energy, theconfidence, and the motivation to tackle your day withthe motivation that will bring you success. At the end ofthe day when you have completed your task list makesure you reward yourself. That way you know the end isso much better when you celebrate.However, if all else fails, accept that you can%u2019t always beat full blast and taking a mental day sometimes isnecessary to start anew and with a new perspective.Don%u2019t be so harsh on yourself. Life is to be enjoyed andthe journey must be fun.123465Jennifer@i-am-magazine.com