There are so many books, seminars, and articles about how to motivate (yes I know, this is one too!). But I think they miss something big: To be successful in business and life, you need to build a motivational foundation inside YOU.
1. FOCUS & MEDITATE
Do you spend hours doing nothing? Do you play online games? Too much Youtube/News Sites? You are not alone — and the first thing to stop these destructive behaviors is finding a purpose, a goal to focus your energies. How do I do this? I listen to John & Julianne.
I have done a lot of meditation throughout my life and John and Julianne from Profound Life Wellness are the BEST. Relax, take deep breaths and allow your mind to float. Think of things that make you happy, think of things that get you excited about life. They will come to you in relaxation.
If you’ve never tried meditation — today’s the day.
2. MOVE YOUR BODY
A good solid 20-minute walk will do more for a depressed person than any medication. Exercise makes you feel better, look better and perform better in life. It chases away all those negative thoughts that creep in during the day.
If you’re really committed and live in the Oxford CT area, my personal trainer (THE BEST) just opened a new studio — check it out here.
3. MEET LOTS OF PEOPLE
So now you have desire and purpose, you feel good, you look good, but you don't feel that happiness I've been talking about.
YOU NEED TO START TALKING TO EVERYONE. There is an art to a good conversation and coupled with that a skill to overcoming shyness. When you were first learning how to add, it was hard. Looking back, it seems 21+18 is a joke equation compared to f(x) is (-ia)ng(a).
The art of conversation is the same. We learn the basics of conversation, but not the skills needed to carry a great one as an adult. I want you to think of someone you love talking to — what is it about the conversation that makes it fun, lively, and memorable?
Here’s a great book to help you.
Learn this skill — it will land you a great job, build your business, and attract the best friends you'll ever have.
4. MAKE PEOPLE WANT TO TALK TO YOU
Who wants to be a hit at parties? YOU DO! Memorize these psychological quizzes (everyone loves them and they’re easy to learn):
- Super Power - Flying or X-Ray vision (their real personality)
- Favorite Animal (how they view themselves)
- Second Favorite Animal (their ideal partner)
- Describe a Tree on top of a hill (their view on life)
- Room with no doors, windows, black except for candle how do you feel? (Their thoughts and feelings on death)
Try this to any group of people and they will love it. Learn the art of making every conversation exciting and fun for both you and your 'verbal judo' sparring partner.
5. BE GRATEFUL
Now things are going well — and they will keep going well as long as you don't take what you have, what you’ve learned and what you gained FOR GRANTED.
To keep that joy, motivation, and happiness flowing you need GRATITUDE. Here’s a great tool to do this every day.
The Five Minute Journal will help train your mind to appreciate what you have and to be happier with it.
MAKE IT HAPPEN
I hope you enjoyed these tips — now go dance your happy dance because dancing is incredibly awesome. I do it every day.