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Motivating ourselves to accomplish Goals

We have understood the concept of motivation. Now, we will learn about

motivating ourselves to accomplish goals. This will help us to energise our

daily lives.

Staying Fit

We all want to be fit, but rarely are we able to define what it means in specif-

ic terms. Usually it would be advice from a doctor, or self image, often with-

out a clear target. Let us see how we can make our motivation stronger in this

case. It is important to have a well defined, measurable clear goal.

1. I could lay down a goal like running 10 km in 40/50/60 minutes in 3

months. If I achieve this then my weight loss goal would get automatically

achieved, without having taken recourse to any popular (mostly unhealthy

diet plans). I would be healthier and stronger.

2. I could have a goal of “NOT FALLING ILL”, because I have to look after my

family and set an example for them. To attain this goal I have to exercise reg-

ularly and control my food intake: (ALTRUISTIC MOTIVE).

3. I could develop a love for exercising (INTRINSIC MOTIVATION) and com-

bine it with a need to not fall ill and set an example (ALTRUISTIC MOTIVE).

This will be a very strong motivating force.

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