Motivation helps us go after our goals with excitement. When our motivation level is low our work habits suffer and so do our results. Here are three barriers to staying motivated.

Barrier 1- Fear and Doubt - These are the twin pillars of failure. Fear paralyzes us if we let it. Then we doubt whether any action that we take will work. Imagining the worst case scenario before attempting to do something causes hesitation. That hesitation develops into an excuse for not stepping out and doing what needs to be done. When this scenario plays out it stops us dead in our tracks.

Doubt works the same way. When we are uncertain about our goals we don't take action. We don't see a reason to. What is the use of taking action if we feel there is a good chance of failure.

If you want to stay motivated then fight through the fear and doubt. Take action even in the presence of fear. Do so long enough and the fear will cease being strong enough to stop you.

Combat doubt in much the same way. Trust that your goal is good. Keep taking action until your doubt fades. The more correct action that you take the more positive results that you will see. As you experience positive results your belief goes up and your doubt diminishes.

Barrier 2 - Complacency - Being satisfied with status quo is a barrier to being motivated. it is counter productive to set a goal to lose weight and two days later say' "You know, I don't look too bad. I think I'll start that diet next month." This destroys initiative.

Strive to finish what you start. Never tolerate mediocrity. If you see an area in your life that you want to change then set a goal to change it. After that carryout your plan to make those changes. Do not let yourself off the hook. Don't settle for anything less than your best effort. Apply this approach and you will find that the more you do, the more you will want to do.

Barrier 3 - Procrastination - Putting off what needs to be done only makes that task harder in your own mind. Procrastination creates a barrier to motivation by creating an illusion that one day things are going to get done. In reality "one day" never comes and nothing gets done. Instead of thinking I'll do it when I get around to it say,"I'll do it now." Developing the "I do it now" mindset increases your initiative, accomplishments and motivation.

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From Anthony D. Carter - a leading expert on motivation.