Five Minutes to Unlock Your Motivation
Inspired by a recent review (of this blog) by Stumbleupon legend Bleem-Filk, I’ll jump into a “Five Minute A Day” motivational post.
Got five minutes to spare? Of course you have!
If you want to achieve your goals, you need a drink of that elusive tonic called: Motivation. To get motivated, you will need about 5 minutes per day to kick it into action. Whether you want to admit it or not, you have five minutes to spare right now. And with those five minutes, you could either choose to sulk about something in your busy lifestyle or you could start getting on the road to success. All it takes is five minutes of willpower to begin pumping up your internal motivation.
Here’s how:
Start by listing the things you want to achieve in your life. These could be big things or little things; Lifestyle, wealth, travel, health, achievements, it doesn’t matter. You can even write them down on slips of paper for the next step. Choose just one of these things and then list the steps it will take in order to achieve that goal. The steps should be super tiny so that you aren’t feeling overwhelmed and ready to give up.
Unlock your motivation
For example, if you want to clean your house, you might want to simply start by opening the door of the room that you want to clean. Sounds silly, right? But creating these tiny steps, you will encourage yourself to not only get past the initial hesitation, but also to get started on the things you really want to do. Most people will find that they don’t just want to do the little steps; they also want to do more and before you even know it, you have the room cleaned and you’re ready to start on the next. The initial five minutes of doing this is the key to unlocking your motivational drive to carry on.
Get the momentum happening!
You need to give yourself five minutes to begin the task. You can even get out a timer to make sure you are doing something related to the task within that timeframe. If you want to go longer, that’s fine, but commit to those five minutes. You can easily fit these five minutes into your morning or right before you go to bed. Just fit them into your life somehow.
You might be surprised at what you can do. You are building up momentum and motivation and from there, you can do anything. The results you will reap from investing these “Five Minute A Day” will return you a handsome dividend in the shape of lifestyle, motivation, happiness and fulfillment.
Have a most outstanding day
Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2008
P.S. You can read my review about Stumbleupon community legend Bleem-Filk on DoYoDiggIt.com
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March 23rd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
OK i arrived via Twitter so I must be Motivated* I did Register a new Blog on something I’m excited about doing so I’m hoping this provides more Momentum!! ;)) Peace*
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Hi Sean!
Frankly, I’m so thankful for reading this post! We really just need the 5 minutes each day to get ourselves motivated to get into action. How often do we set out to perform our action plan and start working towards our goals? Almost hardly, or should I say, procrastination always stands in the way.
I realised that the most difficult part in working towards a goal is not its process but the first step. And frankly, just spending that crucial 5 minutes a day is certainly a great way to motivate ourselves and unlocking our drive to work towards our goals on a daily basis.
Thanks a lot for sharing such a great piece of advice!
Cheers,
Patricia
http://www.PatriciaLin.com
March 24th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Hi Billy. Good to see a fellow Twitter user. I hope you do find some momentum. Maybe have a read through the older articles in my blog. They don’t really date as motivation and mindset are topics that just don’t go away. Welcome back!
March 24th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Hello Patricia. It’s always great to hear positive feedback resulting from a blogpost. I don’t really imagine people getting motivated from them or taking any massive action towards their goals. It does however happen and I’m constantly reminded by the small percentage that take time out and recognize my efforts. Your comment is such an example. It helps motivate me to get more posts in here and get to help more mindset happening! Thanks!
March 24th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Good and motivate information. You have explained about wonderful information which succeeds in every life. I got successful tips . spending a short time is not a big issue. Previously I used to follow steps which involved in motivation. I received this from Make children successful which got many motivational tips.
March 25th, 2008 at 7:55 am
You make a really good point about focus and simplicity. After all, if a person doesn’t know what he or she is working toward and why, then motivation will be lower, and its less likely it will happen or be attracted. Your post draws attention to the secret we all have hidden inside ourselves. If we imagine ourselves as an onion, and take steps to peel the layers, then we amaze ourselves with the talents, qualities and abilities we discover inside.
March 25th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Hi again Liara. Thanks for sharing the “onion” analogy with us
It is very true that we have many hidden talents waiting to be uncovered within.
March 29th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Sean , thanks for the tip as you know I am so new to all of this which most take for granted. You are truly a master in your field & have the great ability of conveying the messages to others . I have many challenges of which I am greatful for as these chellenges & your teaching have already taken my life to a level that excites me noend.
P.S.
I have learn,t so much from your MINDSET MASTERY book & highly recomend anyone who is serious about their future to download it asap.
March 29th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hi Allen
Thank you. It’s always great to hear feedback about the Mindset Mastery eBook. Being a free download, it makes it easier to distribute to people and that gives me a better chance to help more. There has been lots of great feedback via email about the book inspiring many people. If it helps you, then I know it will help many of your current and future friends. We all have the ability to start our own little “legion” of world improvement, if you like. Spread the word to those who want to be a better person or live in a better place. Those who are ready, will come forth. The rest will stay back until the time is right for them, if ever.
On that note, I’ll go and write a post…