Stepping Stone Questions to Get Motivated

 

Sometimes it's difficult to get motivated especially if you have been feeling down or been back sliding in some way lately. Getting motivated becomes easier when you follow this guide.   You need to get from Point A, an uncomfortable spot, beset with fears and thoughts of " How do I take action? Why must I take action??" to a delightful spot, Point B, "What action must I take next?" 
Point B is a place of composure, of progress, where you feel safe, and don’t avoid things.

You can cross over from Point A by using ten stepping stones.  

Ask yourself ten simple questions (see below.) As you ask, don't try to think up complex answers. Your mind and heart already know what they want; you're just reaching in and drawing from that knowledge. 

1. How can I help myself become happier? 
2. Who do I care about most? 
3. How can I help them become happier? 
4. What goals mean the most to me? (Those are your most powerful goals because they are the most valuable to you.)
5. How will I feel when I achieve them?
6. What makes me truly grateful?
7. How can I show more appreciation?
8. What's great about my "right now"?
9. How could I make it even better?  
10. What's the next step?

Do this exercise in a state of childlike innocence and anticipation, without passing judgment on yourself or others. I think you’ll find your motivation probably even before you get to the ninth question.  Just relax, place your feet firmly one step at a time and allow yourself to feel the emotions that the stepping stone questions generate in you.

 Once you’ve done that, you will take whatever next step is necessary to turn your dreams into realities.  Try to make this technique a habit.