Ways to Rediscover Your Drive

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Ways to Rediscover Your Drive
-- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer

Everyone tells us to stay motivated. Our friends, our co-workers, our relatives say to keep going, don’t quit. Sometimes, though, you ask, "Why? Why try my hardest when it ends in disappointment? Why go through something when it’s going to hurt? Why?"

Because it’s going to be different this time! Because you can’t accomplish anything that you give up on. Disappointments and failures happen to everyone. The difference between those who reach their goals and those who don’t is staying motivated. If you’re motivated, you’ll keep going. If you keep going, eventually you’ll reach your goal.

Need more reasons? Here are 9 of our ‘hidden’ reasons to stay motivated. Use one or all of them to keep the fire burning inside you.

1. Confidence
How did it feel after that first jog around the block? Or when you finally walked the stairs at work without losing your breath? The more you accomplish, the more you’ll believe in yourself.

2. Fit into that dress
It’s been hanging up in your closet for two years now, just waiting to be thrown on for a night on the town. All it takes is for you to go that extra mile and stay on track. Before you know it, those two years will be ancient history.

3. Make the week easier
Ever felt like a week was taking forever? It feels like Friday, but it’s only Tuesday? This happens when you’re not working towards anything. When you have a goal in mind, you’ll want to cook that healthy dinner or go to the gym. The week will not only go faster, but be more enjoyable.

4. Gives you purpose
Every once in a while, we need a good reason to get out of bed. Here it is, right in front of you. Eat the healthy breakfast that’s going to jump start your day, go for your morning jog, or walk to the driveway and grab the newspaper. When you’re motivated, you have a reason to do what you do.

5. For your kids
And your grandkids. And their kids, too. The healthier you are, the longer you’ll be around to watch your kids grow and to spoil your grandchildren. They’ll want you to be around as long as possible; consider this just another present.

6. Power of momentum
It’s a scientific fact – something in motion tends to stay in motion. Momentum builds quickly and can lead to great results. Suddenly, you’re not only working for the goal, but also to keep your streak alive. Even more reason to reach your goals.

7. The ‘wow’ effect
Picture this: Walking into a restaurant, you run into someone from high school, and their eyes light up. They gasp, "Wow, you look great!" By sticking with your goals, this can happen. Watch the "wows" add up.

8. Spread the spark
When friends and family see how hard you’re working, they’ll wonder how they can reach their own goals. Guess who they’re going to look to for help? By staying motivated, you’ll not only help yourself, but others too.

9. Keep gaining experience
The more you do, the more you will learn and understand. You’ll discover which tactics work best for you and which ones don’t. It’s like weeding out the garden - not the most enjoyable job in the world, but when you’re done, all that’s left are beautiful flowers. Keeping sticking with it and soon it will be all flowers for you.

kelika71

Thank you for this!!

blackbelt_jan

Thanks! I definitely needed to discover that drive again!

eellis2000

thanks for the inspiration. this is a post i will repeatedly look at i need lots of motivation. lol

suzieqdiva

Ohh... I so needed to her that. I had a bad day.. caz I reached a weight loss where in previous diets I have fallen off the band wagon & today I almost had a mini panic attack that the same would happen again. I do have an incredible set of friends on the MFP... who are incredibly supportive.. but reading this has helped as well. Thanks for the share:-)

teejies

HI Denise - thank you

I am lucky to work with great people who surround me with positives!!!

I have lost weight before but put it all back on... I felt defeated, but I actually had to wait until my head was in the right space before I could do it again. This time on my terms not on some fad!! I am loving being able to share in a community and people like you just make it so much easier. Thanks again
:flowerforyou:

KickassYas

best bump in a long time!

bluiz13

glad it helped...i found it in my old emails...i had sent it to my group of friends when we were doing a biggest loser group....

bjerkins

With that and a scrumpcious breakfast, I can start my day. Thanks.