By Lemuel Irabor





ALTHOUGH the concept of self-motivation is quite obscure when compared to inspirational stuff, it has been found to be indispensable in this jet age where the world progresses so fast that the passing time is a blur.
In fact, after being inspired, one still needs to be motivated to take action. Think about it.
You get inspired when you see the sufferings of people around you. You want to do something, but you still need a 'push' to begin actions that would alleviate their hapless state(s).

"Inspiration gives you the big picture.
Motivation is the fuel you need to make the small jumps towards accomplishment of the goals."

That said, here are five (5) proven ways you can self-motivate.

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1. Hypnosis


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Yeah, I know. Seeing 'hypnosis' probably took your mind back to experiences and tales of people being under spells and jinxes.
Well, if magicians and witches know the importance of hypnosis—and knowing that it works effectively—why don't you begin to use it on yourself?
No, not with spells and magic. But with positive statements and hopeful thinking.

Studies have shown that men who engage in positive self-hypnosis achieved more feats and had greater levels of satisfaction than those who did not.
So, the difference between you and that 'made man' may just be his little secret of saying regularly to himself, 'You can do this' or when things don't go as planned, 'Let's try again.We'll get it right this time.'

Remember, Edison tried 99 times before he got the electric bulb right. That was clearly motivation at work.

2. Reading





You don't necessarily have to be 'that' bookworm or 'that' biblophile, but reading the right books really could help.
Books like the Bible, Ben Carson's GIFTED HANDS and John C. Maxwell's SOMETIMES YOU WIN, SOMETIMES YOU LOSE LEARN have been attributed to great success across all sectors of the industry and human productivity.

Again, and this works for me personally, just picking a big book that I really want to read gives me motivation to finish the book. And, from reading the book, I gain inspiration and motivation to put all I read into action.

So hey, brother, that big book isn't meant to exercise your arms only. You could BE far much more if you just open it and read.

3. Music






'' I only see my goals,
I don't believe in failure.
'Cause I know the smallest voices,
They can make it major.''
—7 YEARS by Lukas Graham (pictured)


Music is the food of the soul. And that in itself, is an underrated fact.
People have been known to do unbelievable stuff under the influence of great hits. From doing chores we'd normally hate to tolerating the boss that would ordinarily rouse our ire, music has great benefits for man.
In fact, music has been discovered to stimulate sensations of pleasure in the brain, such as could be caused by smoking herb or taking substances.
Good music is a perfect healthy alternative to doing drugs. And they motivate too.
So whether it's singing out loud or listening to songs on your device, the influence of music cannot be over-emphasized.

4. Following Your Passion


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Have you noticed that doing what we're naturally good at keeps us happy and raises our motivation level through the roof? Well, it's true. Using our talents and skills effectively—and sometimes, even getting financial benefits or plaudits from them—have proven to improve esteem and make us feel appreciated. This encourages us to do more and we just keep getting better and better at what we do.
And many emotions can cause us to get motivated, such as happiness.

5. Dreaming and reminiscing





We all have our dreams and aspirations. Their initial occurrences usually inspire us. However, we have to constantly re-live those dreams and aspirations to motivate ourselves to keep going.
Again, thinking back to positive past experiences we've had can also motivate us. It's that '' I've done this before and I can do it again '' factor that is very indispensable in the minds of those who wish to be achievers.


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