Linda-Ann Stewart - Filling the Well of Your Mind

Sometime in your past, you may have started to make a change in your life. You might have started to paint your house, lose weight, or work on a project. And like most people, you probably lost your passion for it pretty quickly. Although you launched your attempt with enthusiasm, the day-to-day reality of it eroded away the excitement, and it became a bullet point on your list of "good intentions."

Zig Ziglar, legendary speaker, said, "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." For some reason, people believe that once you've been exposed to a concept, or a new belief, or begun a new process of change, it should just keep going like the Energizer Bunny. They think it should develop a life of its own, be self-sustaining and propel itself with its own momentum.

Unfortunately, that's not the case. You have to keep refreshing your motives, and reminding yourself of the benefits of your goal. To continue to move forward, you have to keep your emotional fire stoked to provide it with energy. It's like exercising, sleeping, or eating. They need to be done each day to keep your physical body strong and healthy. If you go without any of them for a day or more, you're going to notice their absence by feeling weaker and confused.

The same is true of motivation and even optimism. They have to be nourished and nutured each day, too. If you go too long between jolts of inspiration, you tend to run out of steam. I've known people to burn out because they thought they could coast on their original motivation and desire. They soon ran out of juice and lost focus. You have to fill your inner well frequently and consistently to be able to continue to progress.

Years ago, I wanted to begin a walking program, but I couldn't get myself motivated to get started. So I cut out articles about how walking was beneficial, and read those articles every day. Within a week, I was eager to begin my training. Whenever I felt like quitting, I just read those articles and remembered how much better I felt after a walk.

Healers, service providers, entrepreneurs or anyone who gives of themselves will get depleted if they don't take time for self-care and replenishment. That's why conferences and retreats are so important. Not only do they offer people new tools, but symposiums help attendees remember why they do their business, rededicate to their vision and get excited again. They're able to network with people of like mind and get re-energized.

Those who get so busy that they can't slow down will soon exhaust their stores of motivation. This is when burnout occurs. They drain their reserves and eventually have to stop and restock. It's similar to a muscle that's been over-exercised and over-exerted. That muscle will get weak and need to be rested before using it again.

The same principle applies to your mental state and optimism. If you don't keep feeding your mind with positive ideas, you'll soon consume your reserves. That's why you need to always read uplifting books, watch motivating videos, and listen to inspirational audios. They continually pour enriching ideas into your mind, sparking more upbeat perspectives. Meditation or mindfulness will also get you back in contact with your enthusiasm and creativity.

Here are some suggestions to stay motivated if you have a particular goal you're striving for:

Find articles about the benefits of that goal, like I did for my walking program, and read them daily.
Read inspiring stories about how other people have achieved the same goal you're seeking.
Keep a daily journal about how you're doing, what you've accomplished, and how you feel about it.
Write down why you're doing it for yourself, and look at it daily.
Find someone who can encourage you and keep you on track.

By following these simple steps, you'll notice you're able to stay on track and accomplish your goal. You have to keep "filling the well" of your resources to keep your mindset positive and your passion alive. When you do, you'll find a consistent source of energy you can use to achieve your dreams.

As a focus coach, hypnotherapist, and speaker, Linda-Ann Stewart motivates women to focus and transform their business through deliberate actions that break through distraction and overwhelm to greater success, freedom, wellbeing and prosperity. Watch her FREE training video on Set Your Course to Success: 4 steps to strategically achieve your goals with confidence and ease. Register for the video and accompanying action planning guide at www.SetYourCourseGuide.com. You can contact her at LAS@Linda-AnnStewart.com or 928-600-0452.

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