Motivation Archives

Starting Fresh: The 3 Types of New Beginnings in Life

How can you benefit from starting fresh? What opportunities come with a fresh start? Starting fresh gives you the chance to reevaluate your priorities and establish new habits and behaviors. There are many kinds of new beginnings that offer good opportunities for starting fresh, and knowing how to recognize them can help you take charge of your life. Read on to learn how to take advantage of new beginnings and start fresh in a meaningful way.

The Benefits of Self-Confidence & How to Develop It

What are the benefits of self-confidence? How does having self-confidence impact you? Among the benefits of self-confidence is the ability to make meaningful life changes that stick. When you have more confidence in yourself, you have a better chance of succeeding when you try to make a change. Continue reading to learn how self-confidence can help you succeed at your goals.

Remember Your Goals Long Term With These Strategies

How can you remember your goals when life gets busy? What does it take to keep long-term goals in mind? To remember your goals, give yourself reminders to prompt you to take action and link a series of actions to a certain cue. By setting useful reminders in place, you can remember your goals more easily. Learn how to set reminders that work and achieve your goals.

How to Pursue Your Passion: A 3-Step Journey

Do you have a dream that you’ve yet to accomplish? Where do you even start to pursue your passion? Just as a compass points north, The Joys of Compounding by Gautam Baid says your passions serve as a guide to a deeper, more fulfilling life. Consistently channeling your energy into these passions compounds the richness and joy of your life experiences. Check out how to pursue your passion and make the most out of your life.

2 Personal Beliefs About Success You Should Leave Behind

How do the people around you define success? Do they get it right, or do their expectations make you feel like you come up short? Author Paul Millerd contends that many people hold two mistaken personal beliefs about success. First, you must meet certain cultural benchmarks to be considered successful. Second, there’s a certain “happiness destination” you should aim for. Read more to learn about these beliefs and what Millerd recommends you embrace instead.

How to Change Bad Habits: 3 Tips to Build Good Behaviors

Do you suffer from your own detrimental behaviors? How can you change bad habits? How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith provide three main tips to help women effectively overcome bad habits. However, they can help anyone of any gender. Find out how to change bad habits you want to get rid of.

Freelancer Motivation: 3 Ways to Keep Going Strong on Your Own

Do you work for yourself and find it hard to stay motivated? What untapped sources of motivation are out there waiting for you? With a traditional job, it’s easy to know whether you’re on the right track—either you’re performing well and achieving traditional benchmarks, or you’re not. When you’re self-employed, it’s a little more complicated. Continue reading to learn three sources of freelancer motivation you should tap into.

How to Achieve Financial Goals by Taking a Leap of Faith

Are you ready to make a commitment to becoming wealthy? How can you achieve financial goals? In You Are a Badass at Making Money, Jen Sincero argues that you must commit fully to your dreams and financial goals. Committing fully means letting go of your contingency plans and making a conscious decision to pursue the path that helps you acquire the money you want. Let’s look at how to achieve financial goals.

The Science Behind Motivation: What Gives You Drive?

What’s the science behind motivation? Where does motivation come from? According to The Source by Tara Swart, motivation is closely tied to emotional intelligence. Motivation helps drive us forward when things get difficult, so learning to tap into it will ensure that you’ll have the resilience to keep progressing no matter what challenges you face. Check out how science explains motivation.

How to Use the Pomodoro Technique (With Infographic)

What is the Pomodoro technique? How do you use the technique, and what are the benefits? The Pomodoro technique is a time management method that breaks work into short intervals of work and breaks. The method is designed to boost productivity and efficiency. To understand the method better, keep reading for an in-depth explanation and a Pomodoro technique infographic.