Self-motivation can be hard to accomplish. Most people are able to motivate themselves when it is important to them. To help get or keep you motivated try using some of these tips.

Do What Matters Most - Prioritizing your goals is very subjective. Many of us leave the least desirable tasks till the end, possibly avoiding them forever. If this seems to be your problem, start by asking yourself what really matters. If you have things you truly care about you must put those items first to be done.

Make It a Habit - Research has shown that after 21 days something repeated becomes a habit. Meaning, that if you continually do something, eventually you will embrace it as a habit and will continue to do it. When you need motivation with something continue to do it for 3 weeks and it will start to be automatic and become part of your routine.

Reward Yourself - If you are having trouble getting a particular thing done, try offering yourself a reward when you complete it. The reward doesn't have to be huge, but should be something that you won't get unless you manage to complete the task. This motivation technique can be helpful when thinking about things we just don't like doing.

Just Do It - Procrastination is the deterrent to motivation. Stop procrastinating. Instead of thinking of excuses for not doing something, tell yourself that you will do it now and get it completed. You'll feel so good when you do!

Break It Down - Some things seem just too overwhelming to even start. Instead of focusing on the end result, break it down into several steps for completion. You'll be able to get a sense of accomplishment when you get something done and each step will bring you closer to the goal. The completed milestones will motivate you to continue on.

Learn About It - Many times the underlying reason we can't get motivated is a fear of failure. To keep you from this pitfall, educate yourself on the subject. Find out more about it on the Internet. If it is something more technical or complicated taking a class will teach you more about it.

Get Support - Getting the support of others is helpful in motivating yourself to complete a goal. Just knowing that others are aware of your goals is often the accountability you need to motivate you to success. Include your support team when working towards your goal and offer them tips to help keep you motivated along the way.

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