“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life.
How do you get it?
You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit”. – Gordon Parks –
Do you feel enthusiastic, motivated and energetic when starting something new, but after some time, you lose your enthusiasm and interest?
This can happen when begin practicing a self-improvement program, starting to learn meditation, studying a new topic, dieting, exercising, or doing anything else.
Though you acknowledge the importance of what you are doing and know that it is most useful, still, let laziness set in, as well as lack of motivation, lack of enthusiasm, and lack of enough self-discipline.
This is quite common. After the first spurt of enthusiasm, you feel that it is too much for you, too much work and too much effort, and you prefer to quit. You might even feel that what you are doing is a burden.
It is true that people start enthusiastically, but over time, their enthusiasm decreases and they need a way to boost it again. This often happens when one does not obtain immediate results. It is the same with losing weight, learning a new skill, building a business, and any other project. People expect immediate spectacular results, and if they don’t get them they quit and give up. Quitting is not the solution.
Everything in life requires some work, effort and time. Here are Nine Tips on how to be more Enthusiastic and motivated to achieve what you have set your mind to do.
1. Think about the importance of your goal
Think about the importance of your goal and what it means to you. Devote 10 minutes a day to read and think about the benefits of what you want to do or accomplish.
2. Read about people who achieved success
Every day, find at least a few minutes to read about people who achieved success by being tenacious and persistent. You can find many books and articles about this topic on the Internet and in bookstores.
3. Visualize yourself acting with enthusiasm and motivation
Find a quiet place, and for several minutes visualize yourself acting with enthusiasm and motivation. Do so every day. Make the mental scene as real as possible, and most importantly, in your imagination, feel enthusiastic. Feel the energy and the zest that are awakening within you.
4. Do not give up
Do not give up easily. Continue with what you are doing, even if you have lost your enthusiasm. Put more focus and attention. Sometimes, continuing with your project with perseverance, reawakens energy, enthusiasm, and motivation. Remember, every success requires dedication, time, perseverance, and tenacity.
5. Stay patient and persistent
There is a well-known story about a gold prospector, who, after digging to some depth, did not find anything. He gave up and went away. Then, someone else came, and after digging just a few inches more, struck gold. What do we learn from this story? You need to be patient and persistent, even if you see no progress because success might be just a few inches away.
6. Repeating affirmations
Keep repeating affirmations. They empower you and inflame your enthusiasm and motivation. Here are a few examples:
“My motivation and enthusiasm are growing more and more every day.”
“I have the energy, desire and persistence to continue with my plans.”
7. Nothing is drudgery
Never consider what you are doing as drudgery. With a little planning and a few changes, you can turn every activity into a pleasurable activity. Even the most boring task can become enjoyable with the right approach and state of mind.
8. Do not give up
Once you decide about anything, go on with it, even if you lose enthusiasm and desire on the way. Do not give up, even if what you are doing seems to be like a burden and drudgery. Don’t give up, even if you feel bored.
Keep thinking about the benefits of what you are doing, and continue visualizing in your mind’s eye, how your life will be like after accomplishing what you have set out to do. This will keep the fire of enthusiasm alive.
9. Find Enthusiastic friends
Find a friend, or better still, a group of people who are enthusiastic about a shared topic, like losing weight, exercising, learning a new language or anything else that interests you. Always remember, this is your life, and you are responsible for it. Why succumb to laziness and negative programming? This might not be easy, and there might be obstacles on the way, but it certainly is possible.
Keep thinking about how happy you would be after achieving success with what you are doing. Visualize how your life would change, if you overcome your laziness, negative thoughts and negative programming.
Just keep your mind on the goal, no matter what happens.
Don’t rely on spurts of enthusiasm to carry you to your destination.
You need to stand up, not give up, and awaken the dormant powers that are within you.
Never give up. Just keep going on, even if the going is tough and you want to quit.
Keep going even if you wish to stop. Follow the tips on this page, and soon your motivation, enthusiasm and energy will grow.
I hope this short article has contributed to showing you how to be more enthusiastic.
Credit: Remez Sasson