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Tired and Uninspired? Here’s How To Get Motivated!

No matter what we’re trying to achieve, there will inevitably be obstacles that hinder our efforts — even with the best thought-out plans. Life happens! A great example has been the effects of the pandemic, which has disrupted almost every aspect of our lives from health and relationship goals to educational and career milestones.

If you’ve recently – or, frequently – become disheartened, you’re not alone. But the good news is there are powerful tools that can REWIRE your mind for greater positivity, motivation, and resilience.

The first step is to understand how motivation works …

Motivation

We’re repeatedly told that in order to be successful we have to be motivated, but what inspires motivation? Motivation is described as an emotion inspired by a goal. And goals are unique and personal to each of us. Some of us are inspired by goals like achieving promotion at work or making more money, while others are motivated by health goals or a desire to play an instrument or learn a new language. Which goal motivates YOU?

Momentum

It’s easy to get discouraged, especially when a goal falls short. And some circumstances may indeed meant that a goal has to be set aside – at least for now. If so, don’t lose hope. Instead, practice acceptance, be patient, and make a plan to start another day when circumstances allow. Better yet, is there a way to revise your plan and ADAPT? Perhaps, for example, your goal can be achieved using online tools or enlisting the support of an online community. If the goal is important to you, you will make it happen.

Attitude Adjustment. (Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself).

In need of an attitude adjustment? The truth is, to quote Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” But “positive thinking” doesn’t mean denial. Instead, positivity is a conscious choice. When we consciously choose positivity and happiness, we respect both our health and our overall well-being. Today, start making a conscious choice to focus your thoughts and your energy upon what’s going well – as opposed to dwelling on the past perceived “failures.” Check yourself throughout the day, Positivity builds happiness … and happiness has a positive ripple effect upon almost every aspect of daily life from work and health relationships!

Visualize! (If you can see it, you can achieve it).

Picture this. You … winning that race, climbing that hill, banking that check, buying that house, helping that cause … In order to stay motivated, it’s important you VISUALIZE yourself getting there. What will it look, smell, taste and feel like!? Get into the details. Use a vision board. Cut out pictures that reflect your dream. As an example, a friend plastered his office cubicle with beautiful photos of parrots, exotic animals and jungle plants. A few years later he quit his job and left to build a gorgeous resort in Costa Rica! The key is to keep your vision in plain sight. Better yet, feel the “feeling.” Take that dream car for a test drive, or regularly visit the country you aspire to move to. See it, believe it.

Success Quotes

Inspirational quotes are easily accessible tools that can keep us motivated. It’s easy to follow lively Instagam feeds like @GetZENd for daily inspiration. And there are dozens of great motivational speakers – past and present – that may align with your life goals. Find your favorites, follow them … and you may find yourself writing new quotes of your own!

To sum up, make a conscious choice to stay motivated. Be kind to yourself and use tools that set yourself up for success. Tools like quotes, vision boards, inspirational books, or podcasts and within reach of almost all of us … and help make those dreams a reality.

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RONDA ENGELHARDT

Ronda is a Peak Performance Coach focusing on Life Coaching and the Mental Wellbeing of Athletes in her practice. She is also contracted through a large Division 1 University program to work with their athletes as a mental coach. She specializes in fear, pressure, adversity, uncertainty, removing obstacles, anxiety, doubt, recovering from injuries or setbacks, and identity beyond a sport or a role. She provides a proactive approach to the mental health of athletes and teams on wellbeing and the mental side of the game. Ronda is also an accomplished athlete herself and spent five seasons as a head coach for a Professional Women’s Hockey team in the Premier Hockey Federation, and is a scout for the Nashville Predators of the NHL.

Ronda’s education includes undergraduate studies in Psychology, a Masters in School Counseling and post graduate certifications in Applied Positive Psychology, The R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset Systemᵀᴹ, and is certified as an Applied Positive Psychology coach, specializing in Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching, Teamwork and Collaboration. While Ronda has specialized in the athletic mindset, she is passionate about helping any person wanting to uncover what is possible and learn to use their mind as an asset for reaching their full potential.

SYLVIA HALLIGAN

Sylvia Halligan is a mind-body mental agility and change management coach. She helps organizations successfully lead and navigate change, make it stick, and empower individuals to transform into flourishing, thriving beings. Her personal coaching practice incorporates a blend of eastern philosophy practices backed by western science. Interventions include guided visualization, hypnosis, breath work, embodiment, energy psychology, positive psychology, and neuroscience.

Sylvia is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), holds certifications in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) and Applied Positive Psychology Coaching (CAPP), and is an ICF credentialed Associate Certified Coach (ACC). She is also a Prosci-Certified Change Management Practitioner and certified in The R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset Systemᵀᴹ. Specialties: Leading organizations through change and making it stick. Guiding individual change journeys through holistic mind-body coaching. Teaching people to thrive, not just survive.

ANJALI IYENGAR

Anjali is a Holistic Health & Positive Psychology Pracitioner. As a naturally intuitive, compassionate, and deeply empathetic coach, Anjali creates an environment for her clients that allows them to truly understand the connection of how the mind and body coexist and relate to one another. Assisting clients in understanding the mind & body connection, how blocked emotions can reappear in emotional patterning or physical alignments in the body, and aids in healing through the use of various techniques, including The R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset Systemᵀᴹ.

Anjali holds degrees in Communications and an MBA, along with post graduate degrees and certifications in Applied Positive Psychology, Integrative Holistic Health Coaching and Breathwork.ᵀᴹ

MARJOLEIN VAN DER KRUK

Marjolein is a trainer, facilitator and coach, specializing in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. In her individual coaching practice, Marjolein works with people to educate and empower them with the tools from Positive Psychology, Self Compassion and Emotional Intelligence. Her work with corporations includes embedding innovative, human-centric mindset coaching, training and facilitation. She’s a Senior Leadership Facilitator for THNK, The School of Creative Leadership in Amsterdam, Netherlands where she develops global leaders in international corporations to unlock their full potential in leading themselves, and others, for greater impact.

Marjolein holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) and is an Applied Positive Psychology coach. She is also trained in Self Compassion, through the thought leader in this space, Kristen Neff, and is certified in The R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset Systemᵀᴹ. Marjolein holds a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences and Post Graduate degrees in Management and Positive Psychology.