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10 WAYS TO BOOST MOTIVATION
1. Targets – Set yourself a clear, ambitious and accurate target
2. Think Why – Remind yourself why you are doing this
3. Improvements – Measure success by how much you’ve improved (not comparing to others)
4. The Right People – Surround yourself with positive hard working people
5. Choose – View decisions as active choices, not sacrifices
6. Enjoy – Find enjoyment in what you are doing
7. Travel – Embrace the journey, not just the outcome
8. Break it Down – Focus on your next step. This helps break the challenge down into manageable steps
9. Challenge Yourself – If the task matches and stretches your ability, you will get immersed in it
10. Manage that Stress – Some stress is good. Too little and you won’t care, but too much and you may get overwhelmed
For even more useful info visit our page on How to Develop a Growth Mindset which has tons of great tips and links to the latest research on Growth Mindset.