How to stay motivated

Lydia Siamando
May 23, 2018
2 min read

Updated: Oct 2, 2019

ARE YOU ON THE VERGE OF GIVING UP? before you do, read this!

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1. See the bigger picture

Fix your eyes on the vision. Don't be discouraged by your reality. I know that reality can be really ugly and disappointing sometimes . . . or most of the time. However, don't allow disappointments to steal hope that's within you and your desire to achieve your dream(s). There will always be challenges along the way. It's your choice to allow those challenges to strengthen your character and refine your skills or to completely destroy you. Choose wisely.

2. Failure means 'try again'

I've failed so many times when trying to succeed at something. I have sent emails and never got a response back. People who told me they will help me achieve my goals, suddenly disappeared. I felt like a failure. I thought "maybe I should just give up". But giving up is not an option.

Failing does NOT make you a failure.

You are brave for trying and you should continue trying. Failure doesn't mean you are bad at making something happen, it just means this isn't the way to do it. Try again.

3. Motivate others

I know this sounds strange to you because you're probably thinking, "how can I motivate someone else when I don't feel motivated myself?" Speaking from experience, doing this has impacted me in a positive way. I realized that when I encourage and support others - it reflects back at me. So, maybe next time you feel down, grab your phone and text your friend, family member or just anyone you know that you think would love to hear word of encouragement. Trust me you'll immediately feel happy, energetic and motivated.

4. Surround yourself with positive people

I can't tell you enough how important this is. Make sure that the people you hang out with and people you surround yourself with actually inspire and support you. Ain't nobody got time for giving people the space to bring us down. Once you realize you are surrounded by toxic people, LEAVE.

Do not allow people to poison your thoughts and suck out all the positivity and creativity that's in you. To make this clear, I am not saying run away once someone criticizes you on something you worked on. I know the word critiques sounds scary (it can be hehe) but they also help us to improve and refine our skills and produce something better. However, be careful where those critiques are coming from. Wise or toxic?