“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

Mars
3 min readJun 22, 2020

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In a world where every moment humanity is getting tested against time and being pushed to the edge, keeping oneself sane and motivated truly can be a challenge. Here the importance of self-motivation comes into being. The key is to keep the fire burning, no matter how adverse the situation gets. You have to keep in mind that nothing is impossible. Self-motivation can help you to complete things that you started and to keep yourself on track. Your surroundings can be enough to distract you from the goals that you have set for yourself. As time goes by, you will need constant reminders and self-talks just to make sure you are staying on the right track and not getting drifted away.

Strategies of Self Motivation

Like every other job out there, things get easier if you follow certain strategies. Here your job is to motivate yourself and to do that efficiently you need some well-executed plans or strategies.

There are tons of influencers and well-reputed motivational speakers out there who talk about self-motivation and how to be better at it. While everyone has their own opinions, the main points almost always remain the same. This includes setting goals and rewarding yourself when you achieve those, indulging yourself into positive thinking, learning the importance and essence of the word “NO”, practicing self-care and most of all seeking professional help is necessary or possible.

One of the keys to self-motivation is determination. It’s a crucial factor and mostly responsible for being the driving force behind conquering goals and breaking boundaries. If you read about stories of people like Steve Jobs and Thomas Edison, you will know that it was the determination that made the impossible, possible. Another key factor or a stepping stone when it comes to self-motivating is self-acceptance and acknowledging the fact that you have both strengths and weaknesses. You are only human. Accepting your flaws will only make you stronger. It’s a crucial step when it comes to motivating yourself as you can now work on your weaknesses once you can identify them.

Self-motivation is a magic

If you imagine yourself locked inside a room with no doors, then self-motivation can be seen as a ray of light that comes through the windows. We all want to do something, but in order to do it and to motivate yourself into doing it, you need a driving force.

Self-motivation differentiates between those who fail year after year and those who conquer one goal after another. It’s a positive inner force that pushes them to move further and help them achieve their goals.

If you thought about giving up on something, or simply do not know how and from where to start, then self-motivation is the key for you to explore and to grow. It’s a tool that has been used for ages when it comes to solving problems alone. Self-motivation is the only solution to problems that requires patience and consistency.

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Mars
Mars

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Data Scientist, Quantitative research and trader.

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