Jay Platt's "No Matter What!" Report

How To Motivate Yourself and Others

It can be easy to get stuck in a rut and, once you're there, it can be tough to get out. But, if you look for it, you can find motivation for yourself and others all around you. And, in this post, I'd like to show you some ways to do so.

It's important to keep in mind, however, that motivation can mean different things to different people. What motivates one person may do little for the next. This is why, as much as possible, motivation should be personalized.

What to Look for When Motivating Others

If you do not know what others like, it can be difficult to get through to others and motivate them. So, rather than showing others what motivates you - which might not work for them - teach them how to look for the motivation they seek.

Because once someone knows what to look for, they'll be able to see motivation everywhere they look for it. And it is a valuable skill that they'll possess all of their life.

With that in mind, please consider the following seven ways to motivate yourself and others:

1.  Break down a large project into smaller more doable steps. This leads to less overwhelm and a feeling of accomplishment as you complete the smaller steps.

2. Act as if. If you don’t feel motivated, simply act like you do. Interestingly, within a short time you'll actually begin to feel more motivated.

3.  Do the hardest job first. This helps to ease much of your day-to-day worries and raises your confidence level for the rest of the day.

4.  Think, look, and listen "outside of the box" for any new ideas and opinions that can help you along the way.

5.  Ask others what motivates them and look for ways that those things may help you as well. 

6.  Take a class in something that you've never done before or learn a language you want to learn.

7.  Travel somewhere that you have never been to see the culture and beauty there.

Don't Stop Working On Your Motivation

Admittedly, motivation seems to come more easily for some people than others. Because of that, some people can quickly find motivation while others remain in a pattern of thinking that tells them such emotions are out of their grasp.

But don't give up, because motivation is within your reach, if you'll just make the conscious decision to leave your comfort zone and try, really try. Be willing to make mistakes, look silly sometimes, and live life to the fullest.

Motivation is as close as your next decision to try something new. You deserve all that life has to offer. It's up to you to decide to do so though. Why not make that choice today?

Well, that's it for now. As aIways, I hope that you find this information useful and it helps you to go as far as you want in life..."No Matter What!"

Until next time...

Keep reaching,
Jay

P.S. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this post. Please take a moment and comment below. Thanks!

Seven Ways You Can Motivate Yourself...No Matter What!

You probably already know that motivation is one of the keys that determine your success or failure in life. However, just knowing that doesn't really help you much, huh?

The thing is, motivation is something personal. What works for one, doesn't necessarily work for the next. It's unique to the individual. I've tried to communicate this to managers for years.

Still, success leave clues. There are certain things that we can do that help most everyone of us to get into a more motivated state, and I've provided you with seven such ways below.

Consider the following ways to motivate yourself today:

1. Act as if. If you don't feel motivated or enthusiastic, act as if you did. Interestingly, within a short while of doing so, you will actually start really feeling motivated and enthusiastic.

• Consciously act this way long enough (21-30 days), and eventually this new way of thinking can be yours long term. The results of such effort can truly be life changing.

2. Find a way to make it fun. One big reason you may find it hard to perform certain tasks is that you are bored. And, of course you're going to dread something you find boring! 

• Brainstorm ways to complete your task in a more efficient manner. Then you can compete with yourself to see how quickly you can complete the task in the future.

3. Set a goal. You might lack motivation because you don't have a goal. If you aren't sure what you're working towards, you'll have difficulty finding motivation.

• If you have a large goal, break it up into a series of smaller tasks and set each one as a separate goal. This helps you maintain motivation because you're constantly achieving your goals. You can see the results of your hard work!

4. Hold yourself accountable. In order to ensure you don't stray from your chosen path, check your progress each week or even every day. Look for ways to improve the next time.

• If you find it difficult to hold yourself accountable, don't be afraid to ask for help. You may find that (like most people) having others check up on you helps you to stay on track.

5. Think positive. Negative thinking and lack of motivation go hand in hand. You can increase your motivation by eliminating your negative thinking patterns. Replace negative feelings with optimism and positive thoughts and images.


• When you catch yourself feeling down, make an extra effort to look for the silver lining. It's always there. If you take the time to look hard enough, you'll find it.

6. Make a change. If you think you've tried everything and you still can't get motivated, perhaps you should consider a life change. Maybe there's a reason why you're feeling this way.


• If you don't feel motivated to work toward your major life goals, consider some alternatives that may be more in line with your true desires.


7. Take action. Always keep in mind that "the time is now." Put procrastination in your past and you'll can feel happier and more accomplished at the end of the day.

• Make it a goal to complete whatever tasks you must complete that day. This not only provides you with sense of completion, but also allows you to start fresh the next day.

Well, that's it for now. As aIways, I hope that you find this information useful and it helps you to go as far as you want in life..."No Matter What!"

Until next time...

Keep reaching,
Jay

P.S. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this post. Please take a moment and comment below. Thanks!

The Truth About Failure

In this week's edition of The "No Matter What!" Report, I'd like to share with you what I think you'll agree is an awesome video on the truth about failure.

This video does an amazing job of conveying the message that without risk there can be no reward, and how some of the most famous people in history have failed along the way 

As aIways, I hope you find this information useful and it helps you to go as far as you want in life..."No Matter What!"

That's it for now. Until next time...

Keep reaching,
Jay

The Phenomenal Power Of The Human Mind

In this week's edition of The "No Matter What!" Report, I'd like to share something with you a friend recently sent me that demonstrates how powerful the human mind is. You will find it just below:

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That's it for now. Until next time...

Keep reaching,
Jay