By Bronwyn Ison
Losing that loving feeling for something you once possessed such a passion for can be frustrating or debilitating. Fortunately, I had the pleasure this past weekend to attend a conference hosted by a friend of mine. It was a gathering of female entrepreneurs who were on quest to keep their mojo flowing. What does mojo mean? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a power that may seem magical and that allows someone to be very effective, successful, etc. I will confess I don’t want to lose my mojo! You shouldn’t lose yours either. How does one keep the fire ignited?
Attending a workshop/seminar, or engaging in a small group to exchange ideas may help you remain motivated. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people will be exceptional and essential if you want to progress. We are human. Our lives are busy and likely filled with stress. With so much tugging and pulling you may have lost your motivation for many facets in your life. You are not alone. Remaining motivated can be a challenge. Especially if you feel your life is routine. Or, you feel as though your life is spinning out of control. Staying organized will help you stay motivated.
It may help to get a plan implemented in your life. What are your goals, dreams, and aspirations? Take a few moments, days or weeks to target what you want and when you need it. A lack of direction will also kill the deal. You must know where you are going. Map out your day-to-day tactics. Focus on how you will arrive at your destination. You may need to keep a journal, write on sticky notes, use a voice recorder, or document your journey. Whatever facilitates keeping you on track… just do it!
Often when we lose our confidence we lose our entire focus. Negative thoughts rush through our minds. Negativity creates weakness in the mind and in our spirit as a whole. Possibly you are focusing too heavily on something you desire and neglecting what you already have obtained. To vacate a negative thought pattern, focus on gratitude. Take time to focus on all that is positive in your life. Think of your strengths rather than dwelling on your weaknesses. Once you realize what you possess you can build upon your successes. This alone will improve your motivation.
Stay focused. A lack of focus is a motivation killer. Develop a concrete goal. Stay confident and do not succumb to negativity. Set a positive goal and expel all fear of not succeeding. Your brain will instantaneously devise a plan. Once the plan is concrete you can stop worrying about your future and do something about it. When you know what you want, you become motivated to take action.
Inevitably each one of us will have our moments. We will have bad luck, low energy, and occasional failure. Remember… You will beat the odds. You have all the ingredients within you to stay motivated.
Stay driven with purpose and let your light shine.
Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. www.e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA(9642)
