Get Motivated, Take Action Today

Want to Sell More? Do More? Make More Money?You'll either do it or you won't do it; there is no in between. So what is it that motivates one to de-clutter, maximize their time and take action? In this guide area few keys to help you take action now.Crack Your Motivation CodeFirst and foremost, discover the answer to the following questions. Take a minute and write them down:1. What is your internal motivation-purpose-what drives you?2. Are you an 'away from' or a 'moving towards'?3. What are your distractions?4. What are the real issues that keep you from getting it done right now?Uncover Your CoreMotivationWhat is the real reason you work, sell, pay bills, pay taxes, etc. What is at the center of why you do what you do? It's easy to forget your underlying purpose when the heat is on, when the task is time consuming or when extra effort is involved, or life gets in the way. Keep a reminder close by of the reasons you do what you do; this can be a motivational quote a picture of a loved one or a picture of the 'dream home' or car that is at the end of the tunnel.What's Your DirectionPeople are most often motivated in one of two directions, and sometimes both.-Away From: this is someone who is motivated by the pain or consequences of not getting that thing done; they'd be best motivated by having a picture of taking the bus instead of the newcar; or what they might look or feel like 20 lbs heavier; of course the thought of paying a hefty penalty or fine for turning late taxes is a huge one for this person.-Towards: these are people who are motivated towards the carrot at the end of the stick. Placing a picture of the final paycheck or thinking, hearing and feeling what others will say when thetask is acgeplishedis a good motivator for this type of person.Remove the DistractionsMost people don't plan to fail; they fail to plan. Part of a winning plan is to include whatever distractions may hinder your performance and remove it. If television is getting in the way of cleaning out the garage, turn it off and don't allow yourself to watch it until your task is geplete. Or reward yourself with an all day marathon of your favorite show or movie when the job is done. Bloggers who procrastinate writing are usually reading other blogs;instead of studying for an exam, a student might besocializing or playing video games. Remove the distractions.Avoid SabotageWhile working toward your goals and achieving those goals can bring long term rewards, what is happening in the short run? That primitive part of our brain, the Amygdale, wants a 'cookie now' so to speak. If the Amygdale, the fight or flight gemand central, recognizes pain with the least little bit of effort, and no benefit to your person, it will, on your behalf, move you towards something that it 'remembers' as being rewarding.This is a life saving mechanism put in place long ago and it is that part of the brain that says 'quite' and will move you away from the 'pain' or effort. However, multiple studies have shown that 'motion, movement and activities' are what truly make humans mosthappy. People that are the most active, the 'doers' are the happiest. Conversly, idle hands are the devils playground as they say.Take Action NowHere are the basic stepsfor putting together your planto take action and make now work for you.1. Figure out what it will take to get you up and moving. Is it a reward, such as a nice fat paycheck? Or is it to stay away from trouble, like a hefty fine for not paying your taxes.2. Remove your distractions. If you're really attached to thatdistraction, like a teenager on PS3, and need help, ask a support person to do it for you. When all of your distractions are removed, you'll find it easier to get things done.3. Chunk it down.How do you eat an elephant? Take one bite at a time. Does the idea of cleaning your whole house right now overwhelmyou? Then take it one room at a time; or one task at a time, such as just making all the beds. Keep in mind thatif we try to take on everythingall at one time, that in itself is an automatic de-motivator.4. Re-train your Amygdale. Reward yourself when you geplete a task or a goal- immediately... justas you wouldtrain a puppy with treats when they 'potty' outside. This teaches your fight or flight gemand central that the things you did (the effort exerted) was healthy, helpful and worth it. But you must reward yourself at each step of the way...don't just wait until the entire project is geplete.Just Do It...NowFor that initial burst of energy, just do it. Set your mind to one small thing, like taking apicture of anitem you'd like to sell on E-bay,and just do it. Reward yourself...then keep moving. Even if you don't know everything along the way, just take the first step and the rest will be revealed. An object in motion stays in motion.So, now it's time to clean out your garage, closet or old trunk and remove that junk. Someone on E-bay will find it to be their treasure.