How to Stay Motivated on Your Way to Success?

Whether it’s due to seasonal depression, criticism or a set back, staying positive and motivated is hard for most of us. Nevertheless, having a positive outlook is a must even if you have to fake it at first (trust me, it works still). Here are my five steps to remaining positive on your way to absolute success:

• Step 1: Exercise. I’m listing exercising as the first step as it’s a must. Exercise releases dopamine and gives you that sense of accomplishment (as successful accomplishments might be rare if you are just starting out on your path to entrepreneurship). It also keeps you looking good as, after all, looks are just about everything.
• Step 2: Vocalize why you are happy and grateful. Literally saying out loud that you are grateful and happy eventually leads to actual sense of happiness. Be specific and as genuine as possible. Look around the room and list the objects that make you happy and why. Example: “this table makes me sooooo happy as it’s made out of beautiful red wood.” I’m not sure how it works, but it does work 100% of the time. It will take a bit of practice and time to fully take effect, but you will notice changes after the first day.
• Step 3: Distract yourself from negative thoughts. This one is bit harder to practice. You must distract yourself when you mind starts playing negative and self-deprecating thoughts. I recommend an old Scientology practice of simply listing everything in the room (now, I am not a fan of Scientology by any means, but they do have a thing or two that works).
• Step 4: Avoid laying down/sleeping during the day. You might not have much to do at first and therefore have an excess of free time. Don’t let yourself get sucked into watching TV(or YouTube) all day! You must do everything you can to feel productive as otherwise you may lose your momentum. The more you do you the more that you are able to accomplish.
• Step 5: Laugh and spend time with family(or friends). Socializing is a must even if you are an introvert. You must try to be around people. No friends or family around? When take a trip to the local coffee shop so that you are surrounded by people.

That’s it. Just remember – life is beautiful! Even having access to internet is a privilege that some people don’t have. You, on the other hand, have all the tools you need to succeed. Just keep following my advise and you will be there soon.

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