How to motivate yourself:

5 Tips for self improvement

Let’s take a closet look at the above tips. here, we'll break down this self-motivation technology,
detailing what they are and the science behind them.

1. Put your goals on the calendar.

One way to give a boost to your internal motivation is to create some external motivation: a target
date. Wherever it is you're aiming to accomplish , put it on the calendar. You may be working toward
a goal with a set finish date built in.Examples include preparing for a test or taking a course with a
fixed end date.

If your goal lacks this structure, you can add it by deciding on a date by which you could realistically
achieve your goal.

2.Make working towards your goal a habit

When you make working towards your goal , a habit – an automatic conditioned response -you no
longer have to rely so much on feeling motivation. How do you turn a behavior into a habit?

Identify a trigger.

Choose a trigger that you already do everyday , like brushing your teeth or eating lunch, to be a trigger
for the action you want to make a habit .write out an “if-then” plan(also known as an implementation
intention).

3.Plan for imperfection.

It’s great to feel excited and confident about achieving your goal, but it’s possible to be to
optimistic[6]. Not every day will go exactly as planned , and that’s okay. Life happens..

One way to boost motivation on difficult days is simply to plan for them. AS you think about your goal,
jot down a list of the things that could get in your way. If you're taking an online course , this could
include.

Losing Internet access

Getting a phone call in the middle of a study session

Having a child home sick

Feeling stuck on a difficult concept or assignment

4. Set small goals to build momentum.

“If you want to change the world , start off by making your bed. If you make your bed every morning ,
you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride , and it will
encourage you to do another task, and another, and another.”
Naval Admiral Williams H.Mc Raven gave this advice during his commencement speech at the
University of Texas in 2014. The former Navy SEAL was onto something.

Research shows that frequent small successes could build a sense of momentum that can drive long -
term success, especially early in the process, when ever your big goal maybe , start by breaking it
down into smaller chunks

7.Track your progress.

Seeing progress can be highly motivating.you”ll find many tools out there to help you track your
goals .This could be as simple as a to-do list or calendar where you can cross of task or days as you
complete them. Or you might opt for a free tool like trill, which allows you to create a personalized
digital task board to categorize your big goal into daily , weekly, monthly, or even yearly sub goals.

Another option is to draw a progress bar on a sheet of posters board or paper. Hang it somewhere
you’ll see it regularly , and fill it in as you get closer to your goal.

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