Being self motivated means that you are able to get things accomplished and realize your goals without needing a push from someone else. If you regularly finish your homework and household chores without any prodding, then you are self motivated.

Remind yourself of the consequences of not getting something done. Think about what will happen if your homework is not finished. Your teacher will probably be upset with you, you might get detention and your grades could slip.

Focus on long-term goals. If you want to get into a good college it is necessary to keep your grades up. You will need to get your homework done and to study for tests. Use your long-term goals to motivate yourself.

Set small, obtainable goals. If you must complete a 10-page term paper, divide it into short, manageable steps. Your first goal can be writing the introduction, and then the first page. Keep setting new goals until the entire paper is completed and reward yourself for progress. After you get the introduction written, take a 10-minutes break. Each time you reach the next goal, give yourself another reward.

Persevere and be patient. Even the most self motivated people sometimes lose their enthusiasm and fall behind. Be patient with yourself when you have a setback. Take a break and then return to the task.