How to motivate yourself?

This happens all the time. I've written about it and more in swim faster faster. Most people begin projects with a lot of enthusiasm and determination, they are all gung ho, but overtime some people notice their enthusiasm decreases. They might encounter set backs, experience injuries, not meet expectations and get disappointed, feel like they are wasting their time, or just feel burned out. Sometimes their efforts decrease, they start skipping practice or not pushing as hard or just going through the motions. This falls in the category of mental stuff. Goals, Plans, Self talk, Motivation, Decisions / choices, habits, support from yourself and others. It pretty much boils down to: What do you want to accomplish? (your goal) Why do you want to do it? (your reasons: what you'll gain if you do and lose if you don't) How are you going to do it? What you say to yourself and how you say it? (self talk) Your perceptions. Where are you now and what do you hope to accomplish? We do best when there's hope. When we feel it's possible to reach our goals. Unrealistic expectations can cause feelings of hopelessness and doubt. Who's around you? Birds of a feather do flock together. Are you around dreamers and doers? Are you an eagle or a turkey? My suggestion is Tip 41 Get Truly Inspired We are at our best when we passionately pursue something. We need a mission. We thrive with challenges. Our finest moments are often in the midst of trouble and struggle, yet we remain determined to overcome. ALSO, it's OK to change your mind or take a break or adjust your efforts to a more sustainable pace. You can change. What do you want to accomplish? Why do you want it? Get started What are you saying to yourself? How are you saying it? Ande Thanks Ande, I am just going to read your writing :) I hope that will make me all set to go!

This happens all the time. I've written about it and more in swim faster faster. Most people begin projects with a lot of enthusiasm and determination, they are all gung ho, but overtime some people notice their enthusiasm decreases. They might encounter set backs, experience injuries, not meet expectations and get disappointed, feel like they are wasting their time, or just feel burned out. Sometimes their efforts decrease, they start skipping practice or not pushing as hard or just going through the motions. This falls in the category of mental stuff. Goals, Plans, Self talk, Motivation, Decisions / choices, habits, support from yourself and others. It pretty much boils down to: What do you want to accomplish? (your goal) Why do you want to do it? (your reasons: what you'll gain if you do and lose if you don't) How are you going to do it? What you say to yourself and how you say it? (self talk) Your perceptions. Where are you now and what do you hope to accomplish? We do best when there's hope. When we feel it's possible to reach our goals. Unrealistic expectations can cause feelings of hopelessness and doubt. Who's around you? Birds of a feather do flock together. Are you around dreamers and doers? Are you an eagle or a turkey? My suggestion is Tip 41 Get Truly Inspired We are at our best when we passionately pursue something. We need a mission. We thrive with challenges. Our finest moments are often in the midst of trouble and struggle, yet we remain determined to overcome. ALSO, it's OK to change your mind or take a break or adjust your efforts to a more sustainable pace. You can change. What do you want to accomplish? Why do you want it? Get started What are you saying to yourself? How are you saying it? Ande Thanks Ande, I am just going to read your writing :) I hope that will make me all set to go!