It is so much easier to do your writing when you feel motivated to write. It may be that you love the topic about which you’re writing. It may be that you had a great run this morning and you are full of get up and go. Whatever the reason enjoy those times because they don’t represent the majority of days for most people.
When I have an assignment for a magazine article I’m not always motivated to write it. But I’ve learned how to get the words on my monitor and start the article. Once started, it’s not that difficult to complete the rest of the article.
If I weren’t motivated before, once I start writing I become motivated. The question is: How do I stay motivated when it’s obvious I’m about to face many obstacles.
It’s easy to stay motivated when we reach one goal after another. We may even find it difficult to understand how someone can be down in the dumps when life can be so good to you. Then, failures, problems and obstacles enter your life and it’s not so easy to remain motivated.
Politicians and professional speakers find ways to overcome these burdens and move forward if they’re planning to maintain success in both their professional and personal life. However, there is no one perfect answer for everyone. Everyone must find the way within yourself.
First, figure out what’s causing your fears and your obstacles. The reasons could be tangible or they could be emotional. They could be real or imagined. Once you’ve determined what your fears are, ask yourself what is the worse thing that could happen if all of your obstacles and fears become reality. When put into perspective, the culmination of these events probably would not be the end of your life or even your lifestyle. What the experts say is that if you believe in your goals and yourself and nothing can stop you.
Then analyze what you’re striving for and what you and your company, or your family, will gain by achieving these goals. If you do not believe in what you’re doing then you’re on the wrong track and should return to square one for reassessment.
Take action quickly. Visualize yourself overcoming these obstacles and your triumph over them. Don’t put off positive action no matter how small and seemingly insignificant. The smallest success that stems from your action instills faith and belief in yourself and your ability to succeed. If the magnitude of the obstacles is too large for you to handle emotionally, break it down into smaller tasks.
Remain cheerful and positive and watch the size of the problem diminish. It’s the old rule of mind over matter, or obstacles if you will. Refuse to let negative thoughts rule your brain.
Stay inspired. It’s not that difficult.
You can do this by:
- by reading inspirational books
- , or watching motivational video or audio courses.
- Filling your environment space with inspirational people and things because our surroundings enable us to become what we are.
Obstacles are inevitable but how we deal with them is absolutely customized.. We can choose to overcome and be happy or we can be miserable. Don’t dwell on self-doubt. Are your fears realities or something you fear might happen if you fail to take proper action? Faith is instilled when you tackle the task.
One of the great motivators of our time is Margaret Thatcher who said, “Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s when you’ve had everything to do, and you’ve done it.”
To your writing success.
Ruthan
Ruthan Brodsky
