Motivation rarely propels us to take the right action. Feeling and being motivated continuously is not possible. Rather our consistent actions with right meanings attached to them and purpose behind them could inspire us to do the work and keep us motivated. Motivation comes from external sources. Inspiration comes internally within us. If we are inspired from within when the work we do has a meaning attached to it.
We should not be defined by our mood and the happenings of the day, things have to be done regardless of the situation we are in. Watching motivational videos and reading self-help books could instigate us to take some action, but it would not last long or it would be inconsistent unless we have a clear purpose behind why we are taking an action. Unless we realize the true benefit of doing what is right and what is in our best interest, any kind of motivation does not work.
I am sure everybody knows what is right and what is wrong, what is healthy and what is unhealthy, what is a right attitude and what is good behavior. We definitely know that every decision and action we take now has an effect on our life later. Whether the result is positive or negative would be based on our decisions we take now and choices we make now.
- Not every day is a bright sunny day welcoming you out of bed
- Not every day you feel the energy to go to office and give the best performance
- Not every day you get the kick to exercise or go to gym
- Not every day you would have the mood to do difficult and hard things
- Not every time you will have the will power to stretch and do the right things
- Not every time you feel the benefits of healthy habits
- Not every time things turn out the way you expected
- Not every time you find your loved ones behaving well and treating you well
- Not every time you would receive the appreciation you deserve
- Not every time you would be thanked for your services
- Not every time you would be recognized and appreciated for the work you do
- It is not every time you get what you want in life even after giving your best
It is our duty and obligation to do what we are supposed to do regardless of the end results. If the intentions are right, then the positive outcome could come late but it will come. Best intentions and right actions will always lead to better inspiration to perform and they become our motivation to achieve more.
It is worth to fight and struggle for those ‘Once in a Lifetime’ moments of our lives . Those moments could arrive late but will be worth the wait. It requires persistence, consistency and age old ‘hard work’.
For instance , Just start exercising or going to gym, no matter how you feel. Just give the best efforts in your personal and professional lives, no matter what. If you are passionate about something, just do something about it every day no matter what. If you have a mission and bigger purpose for a greater good of the society, do something about it every day.
Be true to yourself and stay committed. Give your best and have patience. You will be proud one day. That day might come late but it is worth the wait.
Taking Action requires a ‘Plan’ and our ‘Planning’ needs to be done for our goals. Our goals will not be achieved if we do not have a plan and our plan cannot be implemented if we do not take the decision to act upon the plan.
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