How to Plan a Motivation Improvement Project

Motivation can be the difference between success and failure.

Motivation is often lacking in our personal and professional lives and it may be necessary for us to plan a motivation improvement project to stay focused and complete tasks. A person's motivation depends on their previous experience and future expectation of the task at hand. A motivation improvement project can increase motivation by targeting your specific experiences and expectations. Using a piece of paper and a pencil and a little introspection, you will become motivated and on the path to success.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Writing utensil

Instructions

1. Write down your goals. Your goals should include both short and long term goals and be related to both your personal and professional life. Write on top of the paper, "I Will Succeed" in large letters.

2. Build a reward system into your goals. Write down incentives you will give yourself to work toward your goals and rewards you will allow yourself if you achieve certain levels of success.

3. View future tasks as a game. Write down on your piece of paper all the things you enjoy doing. Try to find enjoyable aspects of the things you want to get motivated about.

4. Display the piece of paper within view of your workstation or in the home where you need motivation the most.

5. Build in breaks. Motivate yourself during future tasks by letting your mind relax occasionally. This will increase your motivation and allow you to focus longer.

6. Plan to compete with a friend. Ask a friend to compete with you in completing a certain task. Competition will fuel motivation and make productivity more enjoyable.

References

• Pick The Brain: Increase Motivation
• University of Minnesota: Twenty-five Ways to Improve Motivation and Concentration