Believe In Your Goals

There is a good chance at some point in your
life you've sat down and set some goals. You
got excited, maybe created a plan, and started taking action.

Then, the next thing you know, your
motivation is gone and you find yourself
struggling every step of the way. To make matters worse you haven't
got a clue as to why this is happening.

You are not alone in experiencing this, it happens
to most people. Goals seem to have that somewhat
meaningless "must get there fast" mentality to them.

Sometimes setting goals can get you so hyped up
for that future moment of achievement, that you
completely lose all touch with the now.

I'm sure you know for yourself that it becomes
very frustrating when goals begin to feel more like
chores. And sometimes goal setting can be down right
scary. You know you set the goal and feel like you are
"locked in" and you can't give up, because then you
would be labeled a "quitter"!

The truth of the matter is you gotta have belief.
Belief in yourself and your goals. No matter how
how much you try to push, fight, or force yourself
to succeed, your beliefs will keep you right where
you have always been.

The key is knowing how to change your beliefs
to support the dreams you want to achieve.
When you have the right beliefs that support
your dreams, your daily habits naturally fall
into place, and you start heading in the right
direction of your dreams automatically.

That's because dreams are powered by beliefs
that reside in your subconscious mind. Once
you have a strong belief in your dreams, yourself,
then goal setting becomes less frustrating.

I Believe In You,

Rena Williams
Success Mentor

Six Tips To Stay Self-Motivated

The dictionary defines motivation as:to move, prompt, stimulate,
induce, activate, or arouse. In order to be self motivated, one
must have the ability to achieve the above actions by the use of
their own efforts.

Sure, we can acquire some levels of motivation by other means such
as listening to well known speakers at a seminar or attending your
rah- rah yearly convention. All of this is nice, but the truth is self-
motivation is the only motivation that really matters. It is the only
kind that makes a lasting difference.

Here are six tips to insure that you will keep yourself motivated.

1. Have- a- cause. A cause can be also known as your "WHY".
It has to be that something that really matters. It must be big enough
to inspire you indefinitely instead of just temporarily.

2. Dream -A-Big-Dream. Dreams are important and it's important to
dream. You will find it impossible to be motivated if you are not
clear on what you are aiming for.

3. Be Hungry. It is not enough to merely want something, you must
have a hunger for it. It can't be just a desire for something, your
motivation should be absolutely compelling enough that it will
overcome any obstacles that comes your way.

4. Run-Your-Own-Race. This simply means to stop comparing
yourself to others. We all learn and grow at different paces as well as
levels, comparing yourself to another will only create much frustration
and disappointment. So, move at your own pace.

5. Keep-Taking-Steps. Whenever you feel like giving up, take just
one more step. Never throw in the towel by giving up. Success is not
final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts the most.

6. Leave-The-Past-Behind. Let the past be the past. Don't dwell on
your past failures or successes. Let it all go and keep moving forward.
Finish each day by knowing you have done all that you could do in that
day.

Applying these six tips can help you stay self-motivated. Remember,
the ONLY motivation that matters is self-motivation. It will lead you
to excellence and success. So know your cause, dream big, be hungry,
run your own race, keep taking steps and leave the past behind.

To your Success,

Rena Williams

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