MOTIVATED

Jul 22, 2024

Journaling helps you clarify your goals, track progress, and stay motivated by reflecting on achievements and identifying areas for growth.

Where do you feel this feeling in your body? How does it show up physically for you?
What specific actions or events led to this feeling?
How do you talk to yourself when you’re feeling motivated? Is this different than when you are not experiencing this feeling? How can you incorporate this next time you’re craving this feeling?
Write a list of 5 things that make you feel motivated – remember to revisit when you need a boost.
Describe a recent moment that filled you with pure motivation. What were you doing, and who were you with? How did it make you feel?
Describe a recent experience or goal that has motivated you to take action. What steps have you taken towards achieving this goal?
Reflect on a time when you faced challenges but remained motivated to persevere. How did you maintain your determination and focus?
List three personal values or passions that drive your motivation. How do these values inspire you to pursue your goals?
Write about a role model or mentor who motivates you to strive for excellence. How has their influence impacted your mindset and actions?
Imagine yourself achieving a significant long-term goal. Describe the emotions and rewards that motivate you to stay committed to this goal.
TIP Inspiration and Motivation: Reading past entries about high-energy agreeable feelings can serve as inspiration and motivation during times when you may need a boost.

·Reflect on Your Why: Regularly revisit the reasons why you set your goals in the first place. Reflecting on your motivations renews your sense of purpose and strengthens your commitment to achieving your aspirations.
Visualize achieving your goals: Use visualization techniques to imagine yourself successfully achieving your goals. Visualizing outcomes activates the brain's reward system, reinforcing motivation and increasing confidence in your abilities.

Savoring: Savor this emotion. Savoring involves fully appreciating and enhancing your high-energy agreeable emotional experiences. This strategy can help prolong and deepen this feeling. Discover the benefits and tips for practicing HERE.
Celebrate Yourself: Acknowledge and celebrate both small and significant milestones along your journey. Celebrating achievements boosts morale, reinforces progress, and maintains motivation levels.
Explore the benefits and discover tips for practicing HERE.

Savoring with Deep Breathing
- Sit or lie down comfortably with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Place one hand on your heart and the other on your belly, just below your ribcage.
- Inhale: Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Allow your belly to rise as you fill your lungs with air while keeping your chest relatively still.
- Pause: Hold your breath for a count of two
- Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of six - Feel your belly fall as you release the air, keeping your chest relatively still.
Focus on Your Positive Emotion:
- As you continue deep breathing, bring to mind the happiness you’re experiencing (happiness, delight, joy).
- Visualize the moment or experience that brought about this positive emotion.
Breath and Savor:
- On each inhale, imagine that you are breathing in more of this happy feeling letting it fill your entire being.
- On each exhale, release any tension or distractions, focusing solely on the emotion.