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Feeling PosiEvely MoEvated

Part of being an op8mist is keeping one’s head pointed toward
the sun, one’s feet moving forward. ~Nelson Mandela

TIP: When you are Ared or worn out and need a boost of

moAvaAon, look for novelty. Novelty includes newness,
freshness, something different or out of the ordinary.

Now acAng in a novel way may require energy, but it
delivers it too. How does it do this? Intrinsically speaking,

novelty sparks curiosity, offers a different perspecAve, and

WeHeartIt drives up moAvaAon. These are the things we need when we
moAvate are stuck and overwhelmed. So if you find yourself feeling

mo· A· vate, verb board and in need of a li/le moAvaAon, look for novelty and

To sAmulate (someone's) interest in or new experiences.

enthusiasm for doing something.

Here are a few words that describe a person who feels posiEvely moEvated:

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