7 attitudes to live always motivated

You can’t imagine, but negative thoughts can motivate you. We discover these and other unusual attitudes in the new book 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself (Steve Chandler, Ed. Sextante, R$ 24.90*), which will make you feel more excited and face life with optimism.

1. Do something, even if it is “sloppy”

When you lose the will to do something because you believe it won’t do it well, do it anyway. When you take action, it’s easy to get energy and quality into your work, no matter how difficult it seems and how less perfect it is.

2. Have negative thoughts

List all the things you don’t want to happen and all your worries about the future. This will bring focus and determination to fight everything you fear the most.

3. Imagine yourself on the brink of death

It’s weird, it’s true. But motivating yourself by imagining yourself on your deathbed works. At that moment, you think about your loved ones, what you should have done in your life, and that helps you move forward and really do what you would like to have done. It’s like being born again, try it!

4. Leave school for good

Forget that common school-time feeling of being ashamed in front of classmates and teachers. Don’t worry about what others will think of you. Motivate yourself from yourself, without depending on the opinion of others.

5. Face your problems

It’s no use closing your eyes to the perrengues of life. Look at them as opportunities to challenge yourself and find the motivation you need to solve them.

6. Have a news fast

Skipping the newspaper or watching the news every now and then is a great motivator. The news stirs our emotions and makes us pessimistic. By stepping away from bad news one day a week, you’ll feel lighter and more buoyant.

7. Read aloud

When reading something important (an excerpt from a book, an email…), do it out loud. Information is memorized faster and you feel more confident. Try!