Self-help

One of the greatest hurdles in self motivation and personal development is that it is a continual process that can seem like a lot to handle. But fear not, this path does not have to seem so cumbersome.

To be able to better manage the flow and magnitude of what is to come and be done we need to be able to mentally breakdown activities and life into smaller objectives. The breaking down of things into smaller tasks allows your mind to focus on each thing individually rather than one just abstract goal.

The idea of breaking down goals into smaller steps also makes success, progress, and developmental growth tangible.  On a fundamental level we as humans are fueled by the feeling of accomplishment, it drives/ motivates us to keep going on.

“… thinking small is the secret to big success.”

-Lewis Howes

One of the most beneficial factors in breaking things down into smaller steps is that things progress naturally.  If something changes along the journey then you can adapt your small tangible steps to reach the goal.  When problems arise when viewing things wholly it can seem overwhelming to solve whereas when things are broken down you can isolate the problem and the goal is still intact.

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Around the globe people struggle with the lack of ability to motivate themselves to do things they want to do.  Part of the reason you are here reading this blog is because you are in some capacity searching for a means to motivate yourself.

They all would be pretty upset if they knew how simple the answer towards self-motivation was.  Well that is at-least what Professor Ron Siegel of Harvard University believes.  His thoughts reflect the idea that it is a fundamentally simple human mental function in a piece by Psychology Today.

“We’re simply wired, I believe, to expect and perceive threatening – a.k.a. unpleasant – experiences rather than to fantasize about pleasurable ones. Maybe the perpetually cynical, pessimistic individual is simply accessing older evolutionary brain patterns. And maybe the optimistic, “can-do” person has learned to access a newer, more versatile set of brain resources.”                               

–  Ron Siegel, Professor at Harvard University –

So in layman’s terms this means that the key to motivation is just adopting an optimistic mindset.  That rather than fretting the negative possibilities we should learn to enjoy the good things.  Having a more positive perspective lends to the ability of being able to successfully motivate yourself.

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Before you are able to have personal development you must first,” get a better look at who you really are and how much you could grow,” as said on the RichardStep Strengths and Weaknesses Aptitude Test (RSWAT) which is an online survey that has been taken nearly one million times.

The RSWAT online survey is a precise and extensive research study done to be able to better understand ones Strengths and Weaknesses to be able to better comprehend “what you need to focus on for your Future Growth?”, like The RichardStep says.

Once started the survey asks 84 researched hypothetical questions to get a good understand of the ins and outs of your personal strengths and weaknesses.  These questions are forged around the Top 12 most important personal development topics.

After enduring the lengthy 84 questions you are directed to a results screen that enlightens you on who you really are.  It is from this better understanding about yourself that you are able to start your personal growth.

Being able to better understand yourself is instrumental in developing into a more refined version of you.  That is why this scholarly survey can have a profound effect on the this journey towards personal growth.  Help yourself!

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Self -motivation is the process or initiative to undertake or continue tasks, activities, and routines without the meddling of another party, as defined by Dictionary.com 

It isn’t just a one stop shop to increase your motivation, rather it is a process that involves continual effort.  Here we are going to list and explain several tools that help us progress down the pathway towards self-motivation:

• One of the most important and also most common tools that people employ to better motivate themselves is the setting of goals, or milestones to reach.  It encourages us to try accomplish these objectives, ergo, motivating us.
• Remember back to past accomplishments and successes to fuel the pursuit of more.  You have to remind yourself why it is worth it to pursue and achieve more.
•  The fear of failure is a huge hinderance towards motivation.  “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,”-Wayne Gretzky, by Micheal Scott reminds us that without an attempt we can not achieve.  Don’t let the thought of failure prevent you from wanting to do something.  Be more positive.
• Another tool towards self-motivation is the idea that you have to make each day count.  Rather then letting the mind stray throughout the day and accepting laziness, stay productive throughout your day to have contentious self-motivation.

These above mentioned tools can be utilized in everyday life to improve ones motivation to do more and achieve greater.

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Welcome to Self-help, a blog dedicated to you.  One that specifically focuses on personal development and self motivation.  Created for those looking to help their self.

It is a creative space that aids those who are seeking for personal growth into the best version of themselves.  Covering the little tips and tricks to being more fit or staying motivated.  We believe that having a large scope of knowledge, insight, and advice helps make the little differences that bring big change in our lives. Ronald Bledow, Professor at Singapore Management University (SMU), drives home the overall idea when he said, ” A positive rate of change in self-efficacy beliefs, rather than a steady state of self-efficacy, indicates self-motivation and is associated with positive motivational consequences.”    Rather than doing nothing a more active self-motivator has more positive consequences.

The emphasis on self-motivation stems from the overall idea that you have to work on yourself to be the best you.  Whether it is sharing tweaks that can be made in daily lives and routines or research on how to increase and improve your motivation which in turn creates a better environment for personal growth to take place.  Self-motivation and personal development are essential to helping yourself.

Attached below is a video created and published on Youtube by Be Inspired who has accumulated 1.8 million subscribers.  This video is an accurate reflection of our goals and beliefs here so please give it a watch if you are excited for what’s to come.

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• video is found at https://youtu.be/Eu_dUxTg33

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