{"id":74213,"date":"2022-07-29T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=74213"},"modified":"2022-08-05T13:22:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T17:22:04","slug":"ways-to-stay-motivated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/ways-to-stay-motivated\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Stay Motivated That You Can Try Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are the most effective ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-yourself-motivated\/\">stay motivated<\/a>? How can you stay motivated even when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/getting-overwhelmed\/\">feeling overwhelmed<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steven Kotler believes the key to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-maintain-motivation\/\">staying motivated<\/a> involves how your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-are-the-regions-of-the-brain\/\">brain functions<\/a> when under stress. According to Kotler, adopting a positive attitude sustains motivation by generating more &#8220;reward chemicals&#8221; in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn Kotler&#8217;s three ways to stay motivated by maintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-have-a-positive-mindset\/\">positive mindset<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-way-to-stay-motivated-adopt-a-positive-attitude\"><strong>The Best Way to Stay Motivated? Adopt a Positive Attitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kotler claims one of the best ways to stay motivated involves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-a-positive-attitude\/\">cultivating a positive attitude<\/a>. Kotler argues that staying positive promotes a continual release of reward chemicals that <strong>alleviate stress and help you develop the resilience you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-obstacles\/\">overcome obstacles<\/a> and sustain your momentum.<\/strong> Additionally, a positive state of mind expands your perspective, making it easier for you to notice and absorb new information. This new information inspires creative ideas and solutions to help you achieve your long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kotler recommends the below ways to stay motivated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/develop-a-positive-mindset\/\">cultivating a positive mindset<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Confront Your Fears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying your fears and practicing to overcome them is an excellent way to stay motivated, according to Kotler. While this may sound like an uncomfortable process, engaging in behavior that\u2019s outside of your comfort zone\u2014and therefore feels risky\u2014triggers dopamine spikes. This means that <strong>you\u2019ll experience pleasure each time you attempt to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-your-fears\/\">overcome your fears<\/a><\/strong>. Kotler claims that this process will train you to move forward and remain psychologically stable even when you\u2019re feeling uncomfortable\u2014resulting in proactive behavior that accelerates your progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While Jay Shetty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/think-like-a-monk\/1-page-summary\"><em>Think Like a Monk<\/em><\/a>) also argues that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/fear-of-taking-action\/\">overcoming fear<\/a> is essential to maintaining a positive state of mind, he explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/think-like-a-monk\/1-page-summary#focus-on-what-you-can-control\">before you can identify your fears, you must first get to the root of them<\/a>. Though your fears may appear to relate to a specific subject, they often arise from a broader, unconscious fear. He suggests that you should keep asking why you\u2019re afraid of something so that you can identify the fear at its root. For example, you\u2019re afraid of talking to experts about your idea. Why? Because you don\u2019t feel confident enough? Why? Because you don\u2019t feel like you know enough? Why? Continuing with this line of questioning will provide clues about what specific actions you can take to resolve your fears.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Be Grateful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful way to stay motivated is to write down 10 things you\u2019re grateful for each day. Take the time to feel good about each item on your list. Kotler argues that taking time to feel thankful makes you feel more positive because it keeps you focused on what\u2019s going well in your life. It also trains you to seek out positive information\u2014a skill that helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/reframing-thoughts\/\">reframe problems<\/a> and find solutions to overcome any challenges you face.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/an-introduction-to-mindful-gratitude\/\">the mood-boosting benefits of gratitude<\/a> are well-known as a way to stay motivated, it can be difficult to practice focusing on what\u2019s going well, especially when things <em>aren\u2019t<\/em>. Like Kotler, many psychologists suggest overcoming this difficulty by establishing a daily gratitude practice, such as keeping a gratitude journal. This creates a <em>habit<\/em> of thinking grateful thoughts. Some self-help practitioners also suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/stories\/dulce-orozco-use-visual-reminders\/\">using visual reminders to trigger thoughts of gratitude<\/a>. For example, use a gratitude quote as your screensaver or place a picture of something you\u2019re grateful for by your desk.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-practice-mindfulness\">3. Practice Mindfulness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend at least five minutes each day <em>observing <\/em>your thoughts without <em>judging <\/em>them. According to Kotler, practicing this way to stay motivated increases awareness of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/thinking-habits\/\">habitual thoughts<\/a> and how they make you feel. This awareness makes it easier for you to identify, interrupt, and reframe the negative or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-negative-unhelpful-thoughts-set-you-back\/\">unhelpful thoughts<\/a> that prevent you from staying motivated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Mental health practitioners confirm that practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/eckhart-tolle-meditation-mindfulness\/\">mindfulness<\/a> increases self-awareness, encourages positive thoughts about yourself, your circumstances, and others, and improves your mental well-being. Consequently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/meditation\/in-depth\/meditation\/art-20045858\">mindfulness practices also help you manage the symptoms of many stress-related health issues<\/a> such as high blood pressure or tension headaches. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/mindfulness-in-plain-english\"><em>Mindfulness in Plain English<\/em><\/a>, Bhante Gunaratana recommends establishing a schedule to turn your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mindfulness-activities\/\">mindfulness practice<\/a> into a habit as a way to stay motivated. Begin by setting aside 10 to 20 minutes each morning or evening to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/self-observation\/\">observe your thoughts<\/a>, lengthening your time as you get more comfortable with the process.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the most effective ways to stay motivated? How can you stay motivated even when feeling overwhelmed? Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steven Kotler believes the key to staying motivated involves how your brain functions when under stress. 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