Thrive In 2023 And Beyond: 10 Power Habits To Stay Motivated In Any Endeavor

Big goals don’t get accomplished without a healthy dose of motivation. If you’re looking to boost your motivation levels in 2023, consider adopting these ten power habits to get your mind focused and your spirit motivated to achieve your biggest goals and dreams.

Break up your large goals into smaller, more manageable ones.

When you are trying to work toward a large goal that takes a longer amount of time to meet, staying motivated can be a big challenge. Get into the habit of breaking up these types of large, long-term goals into a series of smaller, more manageable ones. Taking the “bite sized” approach to your big goals can make it much easier to stay motivated because you see progress and success more easily. Rather than working hard for a long time to see a big payout, you get to see yourself reaching a series of small successes and payouts along the entire goal-getting journey. 

Find a way to track your progress toward meeting a goal. 

Get yourself into the habit of tracking your progress toward meeting a goal. Sometimes, when you are working toward a larger or long-term goal, it can be challenging to stay motivated because your progress isn’t always obvious. When you track your progress on a regular basis, it is much easier to see how well you’re doing long-term. For example, if your goal is to lose 30 pounds, it will take you a while to reach this goal in a healthy and sustainable way. Track your progress by marking each pound you lose. Even when you don't feel like you’ve made a lot of noticeable progress, you can keep tabs on each step you’ve made toward losing the entire 30 pounds. Being able to see slow, steady, and sustainable progress — especially if you take care to write down your progress — does wonders for your ability to stay motivated toward these types of long-term endeavors. 

Celebrate your wins and successes — no matter how small they might be. 

Whether you accomplish something big, small, or somewhere in between, give yourself full permission to celebrate it! All your wins and successes deserve some recognition from yourself. Rather than “shrugging off” a job well done, get into the habit of celebrating yourself when you do well. The way you speak to yourself (and the attitude you assume about your own efforts) goes a long way in helping you stay motivated in all your endeavors.

Let other people know when you’re finding happiness and success in life. 

Get into the habit of telling others when things are going well for you. If something excites you, makes you happy, or brings you some success, tell your family and friends about it. Sharing your happiness and success with others is an excellent way to stay motivated; when other people are aware of your efforts, it inspires you to keep working hard because you realize they are watching you.

Use the buddy system when you’re going after a new goal or project.

Many people find it easier to stay motivated in an endeavor when they’re being held accountable by someone else. Get into the habit of finding a buddy for new projects, tasks, and goals. When you and a friend are working toward the same endeavor, it’s much easier to feel motivated to keep going.

Let yourself take breaks. 

Breaks are excellent for staying motivated. Get yourself into the habit of taking breaks — especially when you’re working on a particularly challenging or long-term task. Taking breaks gives you a chance to catch your breath, relax, and refocus yourself, making it much easier for you to maintain your motivation and keep working toward your goals.

Listen to your body’s needs and respond to them accordingly.

It’s tough to stay motivated when you aren’t feeling your best. Keep your motivation protected by listening to your body’s needs and then responding to them accordingly. For example, if you’re feeling hungry or tired, listen to your body — make it a habit to prioritize these signals and fulfill these needs. When your body has what it needs, you are far more likely to stay motivated.

Give yourself permission to temporarily step away from a project or task.

Letting yourself get too anxious or stressed out from a concerning situation is a motivation killer. Instead, get into the habit of temporarily stepping away from a situation. Giving yourself a few moments to process what is happening and think of good, logical next steps toward solving a problem is an excellent way to keep yourself motivated to work through it rather than getting frustrated and overwhelmed.

Keep reminders of what you’re working toward in visible, easily accessible spaces.

A great habit to keep you motivated in any endeavor is to remember why you’re working so hard toward it in the first place. Keep plenty of visible reminders around you to keep you focused and aware of your main goals. For example, if your big goal is to get into college, keep motivational phrases and photos of the college in your work space. When you see these visual cues, it can renew your sense of motivation to keep working toward those goals.

Use kind and positive language when speaking to yourself. 

Get into the habit of speaking kindly and positively to yourself. Many people tend to disparage themselves, using harsh or critical language to scold themselves. If you are in the habit of speaking to yourself negatively, pay close attention to your word choice. Stop yourself in the middle of a negative thought and trade it out for something more positive. At first this may feel a little awkward, but over time, you will develop better speaking habits toward yourself. You are far more likely to stay motivated in your endeavors when the “little voice” in your mind is supportive rather than negative.

Joe Mitchell, Esquire is a High Performance Coach and EFT (Tapping) Practitioner, who has logged over 35 years of in depth study of personal and spiritual development. In his studies , he has done hundreds of self-development courses, spiritual retreats and health-related workshops. Coach Joe is a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, NLP Practitioner and a graduate of three coaching academies. Two years after he graduated from Harvard Law School, he became a monk for five years. In 2016, after over 20 years as a solo criminal and personal injury attorney, he decided to turn his heart’s passion into a career as a Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Trainer. For information on Coach Joe’s programs, high performance videos and apply for a Free High Performance Session click the following link: http://www.activateyourgreatness.com/free-session.