Achievement motivation is a necessity, but it is nothing without self discipline. 10 ways to get motivated and into action
Are you like many people who are all talk and no show?
Or are you someone who puts your money where your mouth is?
Having achievement motivation is definitely a starting point for setting and reaching high goals.
But without self discipline, you will never get into action or stay in action.
Dreaming and hoping are definitely worthwhile things to do, but unless you’re willing to act on those dreams and hopes, you cannot expect to achieve your fullest potential.
I want to share 10 ways to get motivated and into action from a great book entitled the psychology of winning by Dr. Denis Waitley.
#1- make an appointment to visit one of the following during the next 30 days-a military aviation flight simulator, an airline pilot training simulator, or a computer simulation game or training facility at the university. Get a current, firsthand experience with current, state of the art simulation.
#2- purchase and listen to audio cassette tapes on the art of visualization and simulation. Learn the steps for conditioning your own mind to relax and become most receptive to your own self talk. Record your goals in your own voice on an audio cassette. Listen to inspirational music, and play your cassette at the same time softly in the back ground.
#3- make a list of five necessary but unpleasant tasks you have been putting off. Put the completion date after each task. Start and finish each task. Immediate action on unpleasant project reduces stress and tension.
#4- when you simulate and visualize your goals, visualize the exact achievement of the specifics as if they have already been accomplished.
#5- As a daily exercise, you should rehearse every important goal achievement simulation over and over in your imagination like a television football instant replay, as if you have already mastered the act.
#6- after every important performance in your life, whether it’s closing a sale, speaking in front of a group, communicating with employees, playing a sport, or dealing with loved ones-you should control your self-talk to elevate your best self image of a winning performance.
#7- the best times to simulate goals are free, relaxed times-upon waking in the morning each day. In the bath or shower. An excellent time is during automobile or other vehicle commuting trips in which our minds are very close to being “in neutral.” During lunch, if we are alone. On a morning, afternoon or evening stroll. And, the very best time, at night in an easy chair or bed during the “twilight minutes” just prior to sleep.
#8- Be relentless and persistent in your rehearsing of your goal achievements. Both losing and winning are learned habits. It takes days and weeks of constant practice to overcome old entrenched attitudes and lifestyles.
#9-Discipline your body to relax and relieve stress by engaging in some form of “ball playing” as a routine. This means handball, racquetball, tennis, golf, punching bag, or something involving physical impact. This helps relieve built up internal stress.
#10-Discipline your body to improve your cardiovascular system by jogging or walking at least three times per week. Optimum distance would be 12-18 miles per week. And eat nutritional, balanced meals instead of junk food.
Dream big, set large and exciting goals, and then get into immediate action with achievement motivation.
You do not need to wait until everything is perfect, simply do whatever you can at the moment, and the next step will avail itself to you.
Anyone who is committed to taking small steps each and every day will eventually reach their highest aspirations. This is the essence of building your achievement motivation, as the more motivated you are the easier you will reach your dreams and full potential.
