List Five Things You\u2019re Grateful For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAt the start of each day, write five things that you\u2019re grateful for in life. If you don\u2019t want to write, there is no need for a gratitude journal. This can be as easy as counting up to five on your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Counter every problem with things you\u2019re glad to have in your life. You may be grateful for the support you receive from your family and friends. That\u2019s one. You may be grateful for your pet. That\u2019s two. You may be grateful that you enjoyed a nice meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three. You may be grateful that you have a job or a hobby that you enjoy. Four. You may be grateful that you\u2019re still breathing. That brings us to five! Feel free to customize the list however you want. Its purpose is to evoke joy whenever you think of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take this to the next step and create a visual representation of what you\u2019re grateful for. Hang photos of family and friends, write what pops into your head on post-it notes, and place them everywhere so that every time you see them, you feel that calm wash over you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imagine the End Goal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo matter how far away it is, how far-fetched it may be, keeping that end goal or destination in mind will help you persevere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you\u2019re tempted to give up and let life kick you however it wants, picture that goal. You may not be running at it at the moment, but at least you\u2019re on the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflect on What Pushes You Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThink about what drives you forward. You can only regain your motivation when you\u2019re in touch with your driving force, which is the \u201cwhy?\u201d of your life. Ask yourself why you\u2019re pursuing this goal in the first place or why you\u2019re standing right here and focus on that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you look back at moments when you were proud of an achievement, chances are that you had a force pushing you and fueling your motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncovering this answer will not only help you regain your confidence but also set you up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exercise Regularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nExercise advice again? There\u2019s a reason why exercise advice is offered in abundance\u2014because it actually works. Exercising is associated with \u201chappy hormones\u201d such as endorphins or serotonin. One way to increase these hormones is to exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And here\u2019s a trick! You don\u2019t have to do a cardio or strength workout. Exercising can be anything as long as it gets you moving. Dance to an uplifting pop song, jump around, play a sport that you\u2019re fond of, take a walk, go on a run, or compete in an obstacle course. You will get a rush of giddiness and keep away feelings of demotivation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do Something for Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEvery day, mark a time when you\u2019re going to do something that you enjoy. If that means vegging out and watching a movie, then so be it. If you want to meditate, do that. Want to pick up a good book and sip on a mug of coffee or hot chocolate? Go ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is your mental break from the constant stress of feeling unmotivated and not getting back up fast enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you never know, indulging in this activity may energize you once more. You\u2019re not just allowing yourself a moment to catch your breath, but you\u2019re showing yourself compassion, which can help you face life\u2019s challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being unkind to yourself and beating yourself up for what happened is a sure way to increase your misery tenfold. Showing compassion to yourself reinforces the idea that you\u2019re worthy of self-love and positivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n