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enty. Sit quietly, blank out your mind, calm down. Reframe your thoughts. Try <a href="https://readmedium.com/centering-yourself-a-mindfulness-meditation-technique-e23bedf1d9bb">centering yourself</a>, a calming mindfulness meditation technique.</p><h2 id="1645">8. Work it off</h2><p id="6223">When you exercise, your body releases chemicals that lift your spirits and relax you. This helps deal with any stress and keeps you from becoming demotivated. Bonus? You sleep better too.</p><p id="c377" type="7">People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing… that’s why we recommend it daily. — Zig Ziglar</p><h2 id="8266">9. Change your posture</h2><p id="8378">Try the <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-power-of-positive-posture-5e4a3da01d1a"><b>power of positive posture</b></a>! When we feel dull, we slump. Get up, shake it off, push those shoulders back and smile. Wear your favorite outfit for an instant surge of self-confidence.</p><h2 id="44aa">10. Read quotes and affirmations</h2><p id="e5d1">One of my favorite self-motivation techniques is <a href="https://vidyasury.com/2014/08/inspiring-quotes-on-self-motivation.html">motivational quotes</a> and affirmations. They’re powerful. Draw inspiration from TED talks.</p><p id="abc0" type="7">Every new day is a chance to change your life</p><h2 id="87a0">11. Take up a challenge</h2><p id="dcf3">A challenge keeps you motivated and if it is a community challenge, even more so. My favorites are photography challenges, especially on Instagram and I enjoy looking at photos. Choose something that moves you.</p><h2 id="9891">12. Create art</h2><p id="632a">Even if you don’t sketch or craft, check out some YouTube videos for easy ideas. There’s joy in creating and who knows, you might end up making a few things you can gift away!</p><h2 id="faa6">13. Grab some BFF time</h2><p id="3a7b">Best thing ever! If you’ve been too busy to spend time with your pals, now’s the time. Catch some quality time with your BFF. Family works too! Geographically challenged? How about a marathon phone or Zoom call?</p><p id="7069">It is okay to seek your loved ones’ support. Share your woes, unburden yourself. Sometimes that’s all it takes to feel better–a good rant!</p><h2 id="cf76">14. Plan ahead</h2><p id="6ecd">I mean, tonight, <a href="https://vidyasury.com/2016/02/setting-intentions.html">set intentions</a> for tomorrow. It is amazing how invigorating it is to wake up with a plan — keeps you motivated all day.</p><h2 id="b60b">15. Send out a few thank-you cards</h2><p id="d442">Good ol’ fashioned gratitude. Always works. Think of three people who have made a difference in your life. Thank them. You’ll definitely feel better.</p><h2 id="13f5">16. Seek the silver lining</h2><p id="d05c">There’s always a bright side if you look for it. Every experience teaches us something.</p><h2 id="a9ab">17. Get a change of scene</h2><p id="7f95">Why not give your space a makeover? Maybe some flowers, a picture you like, new cushions, new curtains? Play with some wall decals?</p><h2 id="ff97">18. Spend time in nature</h2><p id="c187">Go to the nearest park. Turn off your phone. Sit on a bench. Feel the warmth of the sunlight on your skin. Listen to the sounds around you. Be one with nature.</p><h2 id="da73">19. Keep a journal</h2><p id="8398">Journaling is a great tool that helps sort through your feelings and understand yourself better.</p><p id="5f13" type="7">“Diary writing is far more than a way of exorcising one’s unhappiness. The effect is extraordinary. Distanced on paper, troubles shrink to their true size. You can regard them objectively and see how temporary they are” — Devi, My Mom</p><h2 id="8a5b">20. Smile</h2><p id="7334">Your expression affects your emotional state. <a href="https://vidyasury.com/2018/04/quirky-quotes-to-make-you-smile.html">Smile</a>. Turn that frown upside down! Fake it till you make it.</p><h2 id="d778">How do you stay

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motivated?</h2><p id="e473">Resource links:</p><div id="b23d"><pre><span class="hljs-attribute">Resource links</span></pre></div><div id="a1cb"><pre><span class="hljs-number">1</span>. Quirky <span class="hljs-number">1</span>uotes <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">make</span> you smile
https://vidyasury.<span class="hljs-keyword">com</span>/<span class="hljs-number">2018</span>/<span class="hljs-number">04</span>/quirky-quotes-<span class="hljs-keyword">to</span>-<span class="hljs-keyword">make</span>-you-smile.html</pre></div><div id="c040"><pre><span class="hljs-attribute">2</span>. Diary writing: <span class="hljs-attribute">https</span>://vidyasury.com/<span class="hljs-number">2014</span>/<span class="hljs-number">04</span>/diary-writing.html</pre></div><div id="8ed1"><pre>3. How to <span class="hljs-built_in">set</span> intentions: https://vidyasury.com/2016/02/setting-intentions.html</pre></div><div id="f91d"><pre><span class="hljs-attribute">4</span>. Inspiring quotes <span class="hljs-literal">on</span> self-motivation <span class="hljs-attribute">https</span>://vidyasury.com/<span class="hljs-number">2014</span>/<span class="hljs-number">08</span>/inspiring-quotes-<span class="hljs-literal">on</span>-self-motivation.html</pre></div><div id="b2f3"><pre><span class="hljs-number">5</span>. Goal setting <span class="hljs-keyword">is</span> linked <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> higher achievement https://www.psychologytoday.<span class="hljs-keyword">com</span>/us/blog/the-moment-youth/<span class="hljs-number">201803</span>/goal-setting-<span class="hljs-keyword">is</span>-linked-higher-achievement</pre></div><div id="9e0a"><pre><span class="hljs-number">6.</span> How <span class="hljs-built_in">to</span> <span class="hljs-built_in">create</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">an</span> empowering vision board <span class="hljs-keyword">http</span>://jackcanfield.com/blog/how-<span class="hljs-built_in">to</span>-<span class="hljs-built_in">create</span>-<span class="hljs-keyword">an</span>-empowering-vision-book/</pre></div><div id="4004"><pre><span class="hljs-number">7</span>. The benefits of meditation https:<span class="hljs-regexp">//</span>www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<span class="hljs-regexp">/pmc/</span>articles<span class="hljs-regexp">/PMC5506019/</span></pre></div><h2 id="c24c">Please visit our DEP book project page to read and engage with our authors’ wonderful posts!</h2><h2 id="bfc5">Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?</h2><p id="22a1"><b>Help me support underprivileged children via <a href="https://ko-fi.com/vidyasury">Ko-Fi</a>. Thank you so much!</b></p><div id="81a8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/vidya-surys-author-bio-dancing-elephants-book-project-71cc4de0634b"> <div> <div> <h2>Vidya Sury’s Author Bio — Dancing Elephants Book Project</h2> <div><h3>Editor of Dancing Elephants Press Book Project</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Ugneaxx_sdKdY9ta)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="6c4e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://vidyasury.medium.com/list/197a1da51e45"> <div> <div> <h2>My Posts For The Dancing Elephants Press Book Project 💜🐘</h2> <div><h3> </h3></div> <div><p>Posts For The Dancing Elephants Press Book Project 💜🐘 vidyasury.medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*a6820899155431009bf9f84a40944b6aff2c38f2.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

DEP Book Project

How I Keep Myself Motivated

DEP Book Project Prompt #5 Motivation — Editor

Self-help is often the best help! ❤ Photo by Aman Upadhyay on Unsplash

A hectic life.

An overwhelming schedule.

Endless to-do lists.

Struggling to find the motivation to keep up . . .

Enough to throw in even my favorite towel!

Sound familiar?

Point is…even though we might want life to be ideal at least most of the time, meltdowns are a fact of life. But why depend on others? Why not help ourselves?

It is all about how we respond to these situations and stay motivated to carry on with all that we want to accomplish.

Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you

How? Here are . . .

20 easy ways I keep myself motivated

- especially when I feel like giving up.

Will you try them too?

1. Make a list of at least six achievements you are proud of

Relive those moments. Think of how people reacted and complimented you — those glorious memories. What pushed you through to reach that goal?

2. Set goals

Setting goals is a proven way to motivate yourself and stay motivated. Goal-Setting Is Linked to Higher Achievement. Visualize each goal. Then go for it. The smallest success sets off the brain’s reward center, releasing dopamine, that feel-good chemical, motivating you to move ahead.

3. Make a vision board

Forget about all that is past for the moment. Right now, list the things you’d like to do over the next six months to one year. What is your vision for your future? Here’s a fabulous guide on how to create an empowering vision board.

4. Take a break

Seriously. Maybe you are overwhelmed by an overdose of work and just need to unplug and recharge. You’d be amazed at how much a good night’s sleep will benefit you.

5. De-stress

The right amount of stress is healthy but too much, not so much. In fact, too much of even a good thing is not such a good thing. So how to de-stress quickly? Try a cup of your favorite beverage, and enjoy it slowly. Or take a nice warm shower. Or try a spa visit. Or watch a comedy show? Listen to some music? Dance? Potter around your garden? Some binge-reading?

If there are certain triggers that set you off and make you feel lousy, learn to recognize them. If something is raising your anxiety levels, try to consciously distract yourself. Try deep breathing. Think of pleasant times. Play a game.

Do more of what makes you happy. Walk away from toxic situations and people.

Every day is a chance to change yourself

6. Sit back and take stock

Sometimes, there are situations that don’t go the way we expect and well. Why not take a good long look at things, perhaps change your perspective? Change the way you look at things?

7. Try Mindfulness Meditation

The benefits of meditation are proven and plenty. Sit quietly, blank out your mind, calm down. Reframe your thoughts. Try centering yourself, a calming mindfulness meditation technique.

8. Work it off

When you exercise, your body releases chemicals that lift your spirits and relax you. This helps deal with any stress and keeps you from becoming demotivated. Bonus? You sleep better too.

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing… that’s why we recommend it daily. — Zig Ziglar

9. Change your posture

Try the power of positive posture! When we feel dull, we slump. Get up, shake it off, push those shoulders back and smile. Wear your favorite outfit for an instant surge of self-confidence.

10. Read quotes and affirmations

One of my favorite self-motivation techniques is motivational quotes and affirmations. They’re powerful. Draw inspiration from TED talks.

Every new day is a chance to change your life

11. Take up a challenge

A challenge keeps you motivated and if it is a community challenge, even more so. My favorites are photography challenges, especially on Instagram and I enjoy looking at photos. Choose something that moves you.

12. Create art

Even if you don’t sketch or craft, check out some YouTube videos for easy ideas. There’s joy in creating and who knows, you might end up making a few things you can gift away!

13. Grab some BFF time

Best thing ever! If you’ve been too busy to spend time with your pals, now’s the time. Catch some quality time with your BFF. Family works too! Geographically challenged? How about a marathon phone or Zoom call?

It is okay to seek your loved ones’ support. Share your woes, unburden yourself. Sometimes that’s all it takes to feel better–a good rant!

14. Plan ahead

I mean, tonight, set intentions for tomorrow. It is amazing how invigorating it is to wake up with a plan — keeps you motivated all day.

15. Send out a few thank-you cards

Good ol’ fashioned gratitude. Always works. Think of three people who have made a difference in your life. Thank them. You’ll definitely feel better.

16. Seek the silver lining

There’s always a bright side if you look for it. Every experience teaches us something.

17. Get a change of scene

Why not give your space a makeover? Maybe some flowers, a picture you like, new cushions, new curtains? Play with some wall decals?

18. Spend time in nature

Go to the nearest park. Turn off your phone. Sit on a bench. Feel the warmth of the sunlight on your skin. Listen to the sounds around you. Be one with nature.

19. Keep a journal

Journaling is a great tool that helps sort through your feelings and understand yourself better.

“Diary writing is far more than a way of exorcising one’s unhappiness. The effect is extraordinary. Distanced on paper, troubles shrink to their true size. You can regard them objectively and see how temporary they are” — Devi, My Mom

20. Smile

Your expression affects your emotional state. Smile. Turn that frown upside down! Fake it till you make it.

How do you stay motivated?

Resource links:

Resource links

1. Quirky 1uotes to make you smile  
https://vidyasury.com/2018/04/quirky-quotes-to-make-you-smile.html

2. Diary writing:
https://vidyasury.com/2014/04/diary-writing.html

3. How to set intentions:
https://vidyasury.com/2016/02/setting-intentions.html

4. Inspiring quotes on self-motivation
https://vidyasury.com/2014/08/inspiring-quotes-on-self-motivation.html

5. Goal setting is linked to higher achievement
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201803/goal-setting-is-linked-higher-achievement

6. How to create an empowering vision board
http://jackcanfield.com/blog/how-to-create-an-empowering-vision-book/

7. The benefits of meditation
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506019/

Please visit our DEP book project page to read and engage with our authors’ wonderful posts!

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?

Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you so much!

Vidya Sury’s Author Bio — Dancing Elephants Book Project

Editor of Dancing Elephants Press Book Project

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