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SELF MOTIVATION

Self motivation is the ability to satisfy a desire, expectation, or goal without being

influenced to do so by another person. Self motivation is the key to a paradigm shift or

behaviour changes amongst individuals.
TECHNIQUES OF SELF MOTIVATION

1. Have an attitude of gratitude. When you awake in the morning, ask yourself how

you are today. Your answer should be “GREAT!”—Getting Really Excited About Today.

You never know which day will be your last, so make today the best day of your life.

2. Begin self-motivating first thing. Find something to do for yourself immediately

upon waking. Take time out to do something to productive or nourishing yourself so that
you’ll have the energy to be there for others.

3. Reinforce your positive behavior. Now that you have done something for yourself,

reward your effort with a morning treat. If you follow up your self-motivating actions

with coffee or breakfast, you will be inclined to repeat the behavior.

4. Recognize that no one else can motivate you. Yes, you may find fleeting motivation

from external sources. But lasting motivation—the kind that bears fruit—comes from

within. Dig deep to access your reserve of willpower.

5. Decide to live your dreams. Do want to live your life according to someone else’s
idea of what you should be? Decide to take responsibility for yourself and aim for your

truest desires. It’s your life; take charge of it.

6. Take control of yourself. In order to be self-motivated, you must be in control of

your life. There are many things outside of your control, and those you must accept. But

there are many things over which you do have control, chief among them your attitude.

Become the master of your thoughts and reactions.

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