those rather ambitious resolutions<\/a> taken. I need to find ways to keep motivating myself and finding that push.<\/p>\nHere are some ways keep\u00a0motivating yourself as you\u00a0continue the journey of change.<\/p>\n
Cleanup<\/h2>\n
Cleaning up my desk and the house pumps me up. Clean sheets on the bed, books in piles and a bunch of discarded paper clippings make me energised. There is something therapeutic about cleaning and sitting\u00a0at a well-organised desk with a brand new to-do list. So cleanup, print a new motivational quote for your desk, swap those pictures on your inspiration board and make a brand new to-do list. It will fill you up with positive energy.<\/p>\n
Reflect<\/h2>\n
An introspective reflection time is a must for everyone. Learn to look within yourself. The process is hard and the questions you need up with are harder, but a self-reflection time is a must every few weeks for renewed energy and vibes.<\/p>\n
I haven’t done that lately and I have been thinking I need to go sit by a pond or lake and let my thoughts lose. I do my best thinking near waterbodies.<\/p>\n
Have Fun<\/h2>\n
We rarely factor in fun as a resolution. Our lists are bare and ambitious. We need to shake things up a bit. Forget the resolutions for a day or two and have fun. Uninhibited fun. Remember to laugh out loud and clear. Let simple joys feed you. You will comeback determined and recharged.<\/p>\n
Brainstorm<\/h2>\n
Our resolutions are often private. We are hesitant to share them. Maybe because we fear failure. But a good support system and a team to brainstorm with help us reach our goals faster. Sit with a friend, share your resolution and your journey, your ups and middles, talk and seek ideas. A mutual exchange and support goes a long way.<\/p>\n
Imagine<\/h2>\n
Let your imagination go wild. Fill your mind with images of what-ifs.\u00a0Visualise\u00a0your December. We need to remind ourselves of the wonders waiting at the other side of the resolutions wall. We need a little imagination to give that shove we need to keep climbing. I regularly think about “what-ifs” and cling tightly to hope.<\/p>\n
Finally, remember, it is\u00a0just February. 10 more months to work on. Regular baby steps will definitely take you there.<\/p>\n
Keep pushing! Keep going! You can do it!<\/p>\n
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February and Me It is past mid-February. February is a month that\u00a0cloaked\u00a0in grey and black. It\u00a0seems to drag on and on which is strange because it is a short month. I lose the mojo that powered me in January. Like most people, I tend to abandon my plans and dreams\u00a0around this time of the year. I\u00a0fall back to comfortable inaction and forget the promises I made to myself. At around the 6-week mark, I\u00a0need a boost of motivation to keep up those rather ambitious resolutions taken. I need to find ways to keep motivating myself and finding that push. Here are some ways keep\u00a0motivating yourself as you\u00a0continue the journey of change. Cleanup Cleaning up my desk and the house pumps me up. Clean sheets on the bed, books in piles and a bunch of discarded paper clippings make me energised. There is something therapeutic about cleaning and sitting\u00a0at a well-organised desk with a brand new to-do list. So cleanup, print a new motivational quote for your desk, swap those pictures on your inspiration board and make a brand new to-do list. It will fill you up with positive energy. Reflect An introspective reflection time is a must for everyone. Learn […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1274],"tags":[1499,1354,1498,1344],"class_list":["post-9912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-writings","tag-motivating","tag-motivation","tag-ways-to-push-yourself","tag-writings"],"yoast_head":"\n
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