This document provides strategies for self-motivation, emphasizing the importance of setting clear, manageable goals and holding oneself accountable. It suggests using positive affirmations, breaking tasks into smaller chunks, and finding ways to make activities enjoyable. Additionally, it encourages visual reminders through tools like vision boards and recommends motivational videos to boost enthusiasm.

1. HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF
Motivation can give you that extra push to get something done, but it doesn't
always come when you need it. If you'restruggling to start or complete a task,
give yourself someencouragement to keep going. A little bit of pressure can
help, so ask a friend, family member, or group to keep you accountable. If
you'retrying to achieve long-term plans, make surethat you haveclear and
manageable goals so that you maintain your motivation throughoutthe
process.
Remindyourself why you want to do something.
Sometimes, we need a little boostto help get us going on a task or project. Say
out loud or write down the reason why you need to do something. Tell yourself
the benefits of getting it done.
For example, you might say, “I am going for a run right now because I wantto
become fitter” or “I need to do this homework so that I can get an A.”
Remind yourself of the dangers of procrastination. Promiseyourself something
like “If I get this done now, I can leave work early today” or “If I can get this out
of the way, I can work on something morefun.”
Build a vision board with images that represent whatyou want to accomplish
in your life. Itwill help serveas a reminder of whatyou really care about.
Watch this motivational video: https://uii.io/Goforit2
Break down your work intosmaller chunks. You may dread hours of work, but
if you break your day down into smaller segments, work can be easier to deal
with. Startwith easier tasks that you can complete quickly to build
momentum. For example, instead of saying, “I haveto work all morning,” say,
“I'mgoing to write this reportin 1 hour, then I will go to the meeting at 11, and
then it will be lunchtime.”
Block off segments and tasks in a planner or calendar app. Use different colors
to mark off different tasks and time blocks. This can break up your day and
make it easier to face.
Watch this motivational video: https://uii.io/Goforit3

2. Make your activities fun. If you'redreading thetask or activity, it can be
difficult to start. In this case, find a way to make the task moreexciting. You
might include other people or challenge yourself in a new way. Mixing things
up can also help you get things done.
For example, if you want to become fitter but hate going to the gym, take an
exercise class, such as kickboxing, Zumba, or barre.
If you'restudying for an exam, compete with a friend. See who can answer the
most questions correctly or solve
Tell yourself that you can accomplishanything.
When it comes to motivation, you can be your own worstcritic. To push
yourself to do whatyou need to, give yourself positiveaffirmations. Remember
that you can get this task done if you put your mind to it.
If you find yourself thinking negatively about a task, forceyourself to restate it
as a positivecomment. For example, if you find yourself thinking, “I have too
much work today. I'llnever get it done,” say instead, “If I startright now, it'll all
get done beforethe deadline.”
Watch this motivational video: https://uii.io/Goforit1