Opus VII – Motivation News You Can Use: Think solutions, not problems

Do you motivate yourself?
Do you wait for others to motivate you?
Is what motivates you all that you want it to be?
Is your motivation your number one priority?
What motivates you?

Motivation takes time — time to listen and learn to trust yourself.

By trusting yourself, you change your life from ordinary to one that
is extraordinary and remarkable.

This process may cause you some stress.

To take your motivation to the next level you must choose to…

…get out of your comfort zone.
…invest in yourself.
…make a difference.
…take yourself seriously.
…use a proactive approach and think solutions.

The secret to motivation is being bold and thinking big.

[This addition posted on January 25, 2009]

A recent poll on www.YourStressMatters.com showed the following results from 116 respondents [updated 10/02/09]

Being creative — 1%
Being famous — 13%
Being loved — 13%
Being successful — 0%
Having a meaningful life — 32%
Helping others — 28%
Making money — 14%
Seeking approval — 0%

Motivation comes from listening to the lessons life gives you.

Motivation comes from within.

Motivation comes from your life’s purpose.

Motivation comes from your expectations, so keep your expectations high and positive.

Ever wonder what stops you from achieving what you want?  Start by being aware of your self-imposed barriers. Become aware of your thoughts, behaviors and habits, especially the ones that are hurting you. Do you perceive things negatively?

Do you procrastinate, overeat, overreact, avoid conflicts? Are you disorganized?

You can overcome self-sabotage by first being aware of how you sabotage yourself.  You will see amazing results once you decide to accept and change these self-imposed barriers. The choice is yours!

Yes, the choice is yours to have options to remain motivated; to remain calm when you start to lose your temper; to stay effective when you are upset; and productive when you feel overwhelmed.

So what does it take to be motivated and overcome self-sabotage? It takes courage and self-discipline. Yes indeed, it takes courage and self-discipline to say No! to the thoughts, behaviors and habits that are hurting you and getting in the way of getting what you want.

It takes thinking solutions and not problems.

You can improve your relationship with yourself and others. 

Overcoming self-sabotage is your chance and your choice to develop the motivation and the self-esteem that you and others respond to and respect.

Bottom line: Are you a follower or a leader?

[This addition posted on October 1, 2009]

A leader creates trends by thinking solutions.

What trends have you recently created?

What trends are you planning to create this year?

Creating trends is all about proactive thinking in your decision making; and encouraging people of all ages to become excited and involved in discovering the trends you have created.

Understanding the driving forces behind trends is the first step to get your business and your life at the cutting edge of shaping the future for yourself and others.

To understand, manage and profit from the side effects of change, go ahead “raise your sights… see possibilities” and explore creating trends for yourself and others.

Here are a few motivational tips you can use beginning today…

An essential ingredient to being a leader and being motivated is to have a commitment to your project, to your service, and to yourself.

Leaders ask for and give motivational help is a gift they are able to give to another person.

Creativity, determination and imagination are rare motivational
opportunities that leaders use.

Discover your leadership skill and your motivation by valuing your creativity, determination and imagination.

Leaders love what they do and do what they love.

People only remember how they feel with what you say.

Leaders take action by offering, revealing and sharing their skills to help and be of service to others.

Leaders turn their wants and their wishes into plans for action.

At the end of the day, are you motivated to be the best leader you can be in your business, personal and professional life?

[This addition posted on May 31, 2010]

Turning our attention to what motivated/motivates baby boomers’ problems, solutions and thoughts (sociologists and the media define those born between (and including) 1946 and 1964 as “baby boomers.” via http://tinyurl.com/2ekdl99); and as seen through the eyes of a mother of three baby boomers… 

Boomers are/were career focused, financially focused and self-centered on one side; and on the other side they want/wanted to change the world they found and grew up in.

For boomers, their homes are/were their lifestyle more than their shelter.

Boomers thought they must break all the molds/rules they grew up with and into.  Boomers like/liked to show their wealth.  What other place is there than your home to show your wealth? (via Tom Brokaw Reports Boomer$)

Boomers now at retirement age feel that cannot afford to and/or do not want to retire.  They still want to make contributions as they continue to argue which contributions are/were the best; always remembering that when they get sanctimonious, they are unable to hear and listen to anyone else any more .

[This addition posted on January 28, 2011]

Motivation is really all about engagement, and comes down to the energy you are willing to share with others.

When you begin to realize all of your goals by getting out of your comfort zone you move to the next level by avoiding all of your negative and pessimistic thinking.

You are going to find your energy rise when you love what you are doing; and when you use each word you say and write to portray life and living.

[This addition posted on September 22, 2011]

Motivation also comes from within, from your life’s purpose.   As you review your life’s purpose are you finding the feelings that come with being and living your life’s purpose?

Have you ever noticed when you live your life’s purpose your life moves without any obstacles and setbacks?

Here are a few thoughts on what happens when you find and live your life’s purpose; you are…

• Being a believer, confident and self-reliant on what you are here for.
• Knowing that your life’s purpose helps you feel empowered as you pursue your goals by staying focused.
• Seeing opportunities everywhere.
• Sharing your life’s purpose to make your life’s purpose happen.
• Uncovering your hidden talents.
• Using your life’s purpose to attract what you want from others  and from your self.

One thing is for sure, only through honest questioning and reflection on your life’s purpose are you able to be a viable role-model for others and for your self.

To get to know your life’s purpose, notice what you enjoy, what interests you and what you gravitate towards.

So, are you ready?

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