Getting and staying motivated can be a full time job. Here are ten simple,

workable ideas to make motivation more comfortable as you reach your goal

with less fuss and muss:

1. Define your goal. Is it doable, or is your goal really more of a dream? Be very clear and be realistic when you set your goal. Otherwise, you may begin to feel discouraged and give up in defeat.

2. Be accountable. Garner the support of your closest confidant or small group of peers. If you opt to become a part of an established support group, be open and honest about your goals and the actions you take to achieve them. Your peers will hold you to account.

3. Stay in a positive frame of mind! NO WHINING!

4. Record your progress by journaling. On those days when you wonder about your progress, you can actually look over your journal notes and realize you are making progress toward your ultimate goal.

5. Keep your eye on the prize. Use sticky notes all over your house to remind you of your goals. Create a larger-than-life collage of pictures that represent your goals and place it where you see it often. If you have not met your goal within the first month, move the collage so your brain does not take the goal for granted. This can hold great power. Read more »