5 Ways to Remain Self-Motivated After a Setback
5 Ways to Remain Self-Motivated After a Setback
You did it! You figured out how to be self-motivated. It was no small feat, but now you’re done…right?
Not so fast. Just because you learned how to be motivated from within doesn’t mean the chase is over, and you’ve won the game.
Just as life has its ebbs and flows, people have their own ups and downs. You may have a setback (or two or three), and in that case, you have no idea how your mindset could change.
That may sound daunting, but it’s important to be realistic. If you’ve gotten this far as a self-motivated individual, you’ve likely had to be realistic with yourself in the past. It’s not game over – you’ve just started a new level, a new phase of life that you’ll have to conquer. Check out these 5 ways to keep up the self-motivation after facing a setback.
- Redefine Your Approach
If you did the same things for your entire life and never made changes to your approaches, you probably wouldn’t make much progress. When you feel like you hit a roadblock, view it as a chance to figure out a new way around it.
- Spend Time with People Who Make You Feel Good
Not everyone makes you feel great. Whether it’s a personality conflict or someone who brings you down, if you feel like you’re leaving a social situation with more negative feelings than positive ones, it might be a good idea to check out of it altogether. Those people definitely won’t lift you up and help you get back on your feet....