Dancing Elephants Book Project: Motivation
A year back, if someone had told me that my words could uplift people across the globe, I would have laughed hard. But today, I swear by it.
I wake up energised by new ideas. There is a high urge to manifest such thoughts in my writing. I act on it with an impulse need, giving it all of me.
With an undivided focus and attention, the obstacles appear smaller in front of my will. My persistence puts any challenge to shame. Emerging through all the tests and trials, I have learned to go far, listening only to my heart.
So, what force keeps me going, pushing my limits and expanding my beliefs about myself?
What fuels my burning desire to work on complex projects, giving me limitless energy to thrive through the thick and thin?
What gives me the courage to risk going into the unknown, daring to do new things?
The powerful force that drives me towards my meaningful goals and helps me stay engaged with them is the big M word: MOTIVATION.
This article is about my fail-proof motivation process!
Know thyself
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom -Aristotle.
Nothing is more liberating than living true to our beliefs.
It takes an enormous amount of time, effort, analysis, and self-reflection to identify one’s strengths/weaknesses, likes/dislikes, interests/abilities, and the purpose of our existence. But, it is the best investment ever!
Knowing ourselves too well is the only way to break free from other people’s judgements and opinions about us. With nothing to weigh us down, we are prepared to face any challenges that come in the way of pursuing our dreams!
In hindsight, I moved out of workplaces where I felt stressed by incompetent management. Being micromanaged, my vision was restricted to deadlines. I felt like a robot delivering the expected outcome. There was so much pressure to deliver under constant surveillance.
Instead, I flourished in my work when I had the freedom to do it my way. I woke up to do my meaningful job, which made me feel valued and trusted. I felt motivated to work beyond expectations, making a huge impact on the project.
Shrinking myself to fit into places I never belonged, I have come far enough to say NO to projects that will not drive me from within.
Find your superpowers
Knowing oneself is the first step to realise the superpowers, a combination of innate qualities and expertise developed through life experiences.
My superpower is making life choices that align with my beliefs, come what may!
To fight until the end of the battle without giving up on my values!
In best times and worst, all I ever need to kickstart my motivation button is to remind myself of my superpowers!
Replacing “why me?” with “only one me!” lets me look at the situations from a different perspective.
I believe every obstacle is an opportunity waiting at my doorstep to unlock my potential: To show the world who I am!
Own your story
The best part of living life on my terms is:
It is never too late to make new changes.
I am not afraid of making mistakes.
I take responsibility for my actions.
Like a butterfly effect, the source of all good things in life comes from our thoughts! Thoughts originate from our good intentions!
When we constantly replace negative thoughts with positive self-talk, our minds are trained only to think positively. What we tell ourselves is what we eventually become!
My belief that I make a positive impression replaces any fears or doubts in my mind.
Following my heart’s way, I stand tall, watching the insecurities bow to my self-confidence.
Escaping the mundane, flying high with limitless thoughts, I realise the true wonders of life.
The story I tell myself inspires me to create many more beautiful chapters in my life!
You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness -Brene Brown.
Find your tribe
To be your best self, find your people!
I am so glad I have mine.
When my hopes are drowning, and everything falls apart, I am blessed to have people in my life who can pull me out of the deep waters in no time. All they would ask me to do is to stop fussing and just get out. And that is precisely what I would love to hear too!
Finding like-minded souls has been a game changer in finding my motivation.
They are my well-wishers, invested in my growth.
They aspire me to be my best, living up to my fullest potential!
They help me find my light in the dark.
They are my power backup when the battery blinks red.
They are constant reminders of where I should be headed.
Being with the right people at the right time doesn’t hold true for me anymore. Because when we are with the right people, the timing is always right!
Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; Spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life -Amy Poehler.
Takeaway
Motivating ourselves from within is the only way to become unstoppable in the journey of pursuing dreams. To keep nurturing our inner fire, all we need is:
Know yourself to turn your motivation ON at any time!
Own your story. It is never too late to create a new chapter.
Find your tribe. They are the main characters in your story!
© Tamil, 2022
Thank you to the amazing Dancing Elephant Press Editors Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, and Sharing Randomly for everything you do!
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