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Last year I took up Aikido. (Well, I was dragged along by a mate who wanted to take it up but didnt want to go alone.)
After the first couple of bloody tough months I started to really enjoy it and whenever my commitment flagged my mate was there to push me onwards.
The problem started in early December when my friend could no longer attend due to work commitments. I ended up taking about 6 weeks out and finally went back Tuesday and Wednesday night.
This morning every inch of my body hurts (no big suprise there) and I feel very much the same as I did when I first started (hmm maybe im in a little less pain, at least I can roll with throws and locks now)
I love Aikido and its proven very usefull on a couple of occasions over the past year, (As well as making me slightly less of a fat bastard...)
Unfortunately the motivation is rapidly slipping when faced with pain and fatigue and taking the time out has left me very rusty.
Any ideas on how to keep my motivation going?
After the first couple of bloody tough months I started to really enjoy it and whenever my commitment flagged my mate was there to push me onwards.
The problem started in early December when my friend could no longer attend due to work commitments. I ended up taking about 6 weeks out and finally went back Tuesday and Wednesday night.
This morning every inch of my body hurts (no big suprise there) and I feel very much the same as I did when I first started (hmm maybe im in a little less pain, at least I can roll with throws and locks now)
I love Aikido and its proven very usefull on a couple of occasions over the past year, (As well as making me slightly less of a fat bastard...)
Unfortunately the motivation is rapidly slipping when faced with pain and fatigue and taking the time out has left me very rusty.
Any ideas on how to keep my motivation going?
THEORIES OF MOTIVATION:
There are three main theories of motivation:
1. Desire for achievement
2. Desire for power
3. Desire for affiliation or sense of belonging.
These theories are linked to the concept of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside, for example, the prospect of fame, recognition, monetary rewards, gaining power, respect or social approval/belonging (=sense of affiliation). With intrinsic rewards, the task or situation is in itself motivating or compelling. Motivation is often defined in terms of our goals. Marie says that contributing to society by daring to be different is what motivates me- strange! I think that I get bored easily without a challenge. Enough about “little old me”!
There are six main steps or elements in the process of motivation.
1. Desire: Firstly, to be motivated you must have an intense burning desire to get where or what you want.
2. Decision: You must make a conscious decision on what to aim for.
3. Determination: to climb mountains so that absolutely nothing will stop you. You need to be able to repeat the habits which are necessary to get there.
4. Discipline: It is critical to pay the price whether you like it or not. Motivation is strongest when it is the internalisation of your goals and dreams, in other words, when you are headed on a clear path in your life's direction.
5. Focus
6. Direction
Professional salespeople, like top athletes, have the constant challenge to reach and sustain an optimum level of motivation which overcomes problems and brings results. If there is no challenge in what you are doing, motivation will soon wither and die. Always remember: The buck starts -and stops- with you.
Self knowledge is the key to self-motivation:
- why do we behave as we do?
- what makes us tick?
Also critical for motivation is the image or snapshot you have of yourself. This is based on your inner belief in yourself as well as your attitude and views of your strengths and weaknesses. If you believe in yourself and expect success, you will act confidently and be highly motivated.
Key Points of this lesson :
* We must define success for ourselves.
* Be aware of our own strengths and weaknesses.
* Your personal solutions lie within you.
* To sustain motivation, do better than in the past.
* Motivation often comes from a challenge.
* It is necessary at times to make a positive out of a negative.
* The most important thing for an achievement-orientated person is to have a clear goal.
What comes first? The chicken or the egg? Motivation or action?
The answer surprisingly is Action.
Firstly, we have to prime the pump and the way is through action. People who tend to procrastinate confuse motivation and action.
There are three main theories of motivation:
1. Desire for achievement
2. Desire for power
3. Desire for affiliation or sense of belonging.
These theories are linked to the concept of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside, for example, the prospect of fame, recognition, monetary rewards, gaining power, respect or social approval/belonging (=sense of affiliation). With intrinsic rewards, the task or situation is in itself motivating or compelling. Motivation is often defined in terms of our goals. Marie says that contributing to society by daring to be different is what motivates me- strange! I think that I get bored easily without a challenge. Enough about “little old me”!
There are six main steps or elements in the process of motivation.
1. Desire: Firstly, to be motivated you must have an intense burning desire to get where or what you want.
2. Decision: You must make a conscious decision on what to aim for.
3. Determination: to climb mountains so that absolutely nothing will stop you. You need to be able to repeat the habits which are necessary to get there.
4. Discipline: It is critical to pay the price whether you like it or not. Motivation is strongest when it is the internalisation of your goals and dreams, in other words, when you are headed on a clear path in your life's direction.
5. Focus
6. Direction
Professional salespeople, like top athletes, have the constant challenge to reach and sustain an optimum level of motivation which overcomes problems and brings results. If there is no challenge in what you are doing, motivation will soon wither and die. Always remember: The buck starts -and stops- with you.
Self knowledge is the key to self-motivation:
- why do we behave as we do?
- what makes us tick?
Also critical for motivation is the image or snapshot you have of yourself. This is based on your inner belief in yourself as well as your attitude and views of your strengths and weaknesses. If you believe in yourself and expect success, you will act confidently and be highly motivated.
Key Points of this lesson :
* We must define success for ourselves.
* Be aware of our own strengths and weaknesses.
* Your personal solutions lie within you.
* To sustain motivation, do better than in the past.
* Motivation often comes from a challenge.
* It is necessary at times to make a positive out of a negative.
* The most important thing for an achievement-orientated person is to have a clear goal.
What comes first? The chicken or the egg? Motivation or action?
The answer surprisingly is Action.
Firstly, we have to prime the pump and the way is through action. People who tend to procrastinate confuse motivation and action.
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