Goal setting is one of the important steps toward personal development. Some people prefer to strive toward several larger goals in order to avoid feeling too constricted by more numerous, smaller goals. Others choose both, making a series of smaller goals that lead to an overall larger achievement. Improve your self-motivation by using affirmation which is telling yourself something that you want to believe or to make happen.

Positive affirmation is one of the things that can be used to improve your self-motivation. A lot of our self determination and motivation comes simply from how we feel about ourselves and our abilities. In making decision on the best affirmations to use, think about the skills and abilities you need to perform and many of the business tasks that are helpful to your career. If you believe that you are not good at any of these skills, create an affirmation to improve your confidence.

With better self confidence, the excuses that can hamper motivation will become fewer. The problem with self motivation often stem from simply having too little confidence that the tasks can actually be completed well. Believing that you have the abilities needed means there is no reason to put off attempting to complete the needed tasks. People need to evaluate their long-term and short-term goals and think about how they could best become empowered. For a lot of people, seeing some initial successes is the only thing that will make them feel empowered.

Personal development and growth are important paths to becoming more successful in every area of life. Business, career and personal life can all be made more successful and more fulfilling with some personal improvements. No matter what a person's success level, there are always improvements that can result in a happier and more productive life.

Donald Newton is a motivational speaker and personal development coach. He is an author of many books including …..Before You Quit . You can discover more quality resources that will motivate and inspire you in the course of achieving your goals, aspirations and dreams and thereby live the life of your dream by visiting www.livethelifeofyourdream.com.