Rise and Shine!

There is something special about people who are passionate about self-development.  We see through a lens that magnifies opportunity, vision, and possibility.  We consistently drive forward and reach for our goals.  We believe we can do it.  We make it happen.  We thrive on living life to the fullest.

"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.  You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand."  - Woodrow Wilson

However, we all have our days.  Our motivation engine needs a shot of turbo boost from time to time.  Life requires a lot of hard work with non-step lessons that can be tough and tiring.  We must consistently rise above challenges and grow. 

"People often say that motivation doesn't last.  Well, neither does bathing –

that's why we recommend it daily."- Zig Ziglar

Practices to Remotivate Yourself

·        Jump Start Your Morning. 

o   Reset.  Rise with enthusiasm, readiness, and determination.

o   Get ready.  Do the things in your wake-up routine that help you feel grounded, prepared, and ready to go.

o   Check your attitude.  Brighten your outlook and open your mind to the day’s possibilities. 

·        Fill Your Cup. 

o   Consume inspiration.  Feed your mind with sources of information that are innovating such as books, podcasts, apps with reading material; whatever leaves you feeling inspired. 

o   Be grateful.  Focus on what you have to be thankful for.  Feeling thankful keeps us happy and encourages our highest presence. 

o   Focus on growth.  Dedicate your fresh morning energy to the key effort that will help you add the most value.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy

·        Kick Ass.

o   Get to work.  Drive forward on at least one important project.  The sense of achievement is a basic human necessity.  Knocking that out early improves the rest of the day.

o   Make swift decisions.  Once you set your mind, things will naturally move into motion. Make it well-informed decision quickly and move on.  

o   Check in.  Review progress on your key projects regularly.  Identify bottlenecks and analyze ways to move relieve them. Let go of things that require more effort than value created.

·        Renew.

o   Spruce up your space.   Delight your senses by making sure that the places that you work and play in are inviting, empowering, and nourishing.  When these places draw you in, you’ll find that your productivity flies high.  Create the ultimate work space where everything you need is within reach. 

o   Be balanced.  Don’t rush through your days; enjoy the flow. Maintain healthy boundaries between work and fun. 

o   Learn something new.  As you face new projects and challenges, take the time to expand your knowledge and grow.