Motivation is a truly magical force that can inspire a person to make the most dramatic changes. But motive is also very important for carrying out daily activities. The success and effectiveness of his activity largely depends on how correctly a person is “motivated”.
Instructions
Step 1
Before thinking about motivation, decide what you want. Are you sure that this is exactly your desire? Agree, there is a significant difference between statements such as "I want to enter this university because it is prestigious" and "I want to study at this university, because only there I can fully master the business that I dream of doing." The first statement clearly shows the influence of other people on your desire: you do this in order to deserve the recognition of others, perhaps not to deceive their expectations of you, perhaps to prove to others that you are "worth something." In any case, this desire will be imposed on you from the outside, and "working" motivation can be created only for those desires, the implementation of which is significant for you.
Step 2
Replace the word "must" with the word "want". Be sure to do this mentally. The fact is that "must" is what you are forced to do, and the temptation to evade the forced is so great. And "I want" is what is your need. Even a simple substitution of these concepts will make the work ahead more enjoyable and easier.
Step 3
Very often people begin to motivate themselves "by contradiction": "If I do not make this report, I can be fired." It's not worth starting with this. First, create positive motivation. Mentally answer the question: why do you want to do this or that business? What will you get as a result? What "bonuses" will you get?
Step 4
Close your eyes and draw a picture in front of your mind's eye that reflects as accurately as possible what you will receive as a result of doing this or that task. Place your image on this picture - successful, happy, possessing the qualities that you want to acquire. Surround this image with symbols of what will happen in your life if you fulfill your intentions. Use the brightest, most joyful colors, do not be afraid to fantasize too bright a picture for yourself - let it be as attractive as possible. Admire your work, imbued with its spirit, imagine that everything has already happened, stay in this pleasant reality. Place this picture in the upper right corner of your mental screen.
Step 5
And now the time has come to scare yourself a little. Imagine not doing what you intend to do. Draw the picture again in front of your mind's eye. Let your image be on it - the way you will become if this does not happen. Surround yourself with symbols of the most unpleasant consequences of your inaction. Do not be afraid to thicken the colors, let this picture become grotesquely frightening for you. Get used to the world you have drawn, feel how uncomfortable it is there. Place it mentally in the lower left corner of an imaginary screen.
Step 6
Place the two pictures you created side by side in your mind and compare them. Compare all the details carefully, be aware of the contrast between them. What “canvas” would you like to be the hero of? Do you really want to be “inside” first? Will it be pleasant to become a character in the second picture? Especially now that you have already allowed yourself to experience all the joy from the results of the work done?
Step 7
If you have succeeded in doing all this, we can say that you have already created the right motivation. You can start to act! If your enthusiasm fades a little, replay the two pictures you created in your mind's eye, compare them and get to work with renewed vigor!
