20 Motiviation Tips by Leo Babauta
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- Chart your progress w/ "X"s
- Hold yourself back to 50-75% to prevent burnout
- Join an online (or off-line) group to help keep you focused and motivated
- Post a picture of your goal someplace visible
- Get a workout partner or goal buddy
- Just get started
- “The beginning is half of every action.” - Greek Proverb
- Make it a pleasure
- Give it time, be patient
- Break it into smaller, mini goals
- Reward yourself often
- Find inspiration, on a daily basis
- Get a coach or take a class
- Have powerful reasons and write them down
- Become aware of your urges to quit, and be prepared for them
- Make it a rule never to skip two days in a row
- Visualize your goal clearly, on a daily basis, for at least 5-10 minutes
- Keep a daily journal of your goal
- Create a friendly, mutually-supportive competition
- Make a big public commitment to be fully committed
- Always think positive
- https://zenhabits.net/top-20-motivation-hacks-overview/