7 Ways to Get Motivated in the Morning

Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.

~ Lemony Snicket

Morning is the beginning of a brand new day. The most important thing is to start the day with the right frame of mind and do the right things so that you will stay cheerful and motivated throughout the day.

1.       Plan the night before: You start a new day the night before. You plan ahead what you want to do and how you are going to do it. In this way, you are in full control when it is dawn.  The best thing you can do is to read a chapter or listen to classical music before going to bed.

2.       Get up early:  Going to bed early is the only way to wake up early. I knock off at around ten at night and I am up and about by six in the morning when the sky is still dark. I do not need an alarm, I wake up naturally. As an early riser, I get a good feeling because I start early and I have not wasted my time.  The best way to motivate yourself is to be an early riser and you will know you are in control of your life.    

3.       Morning rituals: I have a glass of water to hydrate my body after eight hours of sleep. This is followed by stretching and a round of Tai Chi in a cool and quiet atmosphere. This is the best way to create energy and calmness in your body to face yet another challenging day.

 

4.       Psyche yourself up:  The next thing I do is to brush my teeth and wash my face and I tell myself right in front of the mirror that I am the No.1. blogger in Malaysia. It is my way of motivation to create enthusiasm, excitement, and energy in the morning.

5.       Breakfast: A healthy breakfast is an essential part of my morning routine. I will not start work without eating. Coffee is my beverage to kick start a new day. Breakfast literally means breaking fast and it is the source of your energy and you can’t start a new day without it. 

6.       Do the most important thing: As a blogger, I will write an article in the morning. It is a good habit and I stick to it.  In the morning, my mind is fresh and it is the best time to be creative and do what matters the most to me. You should do the same so that you know while others are about to get up you have already accomplished a great deal. Isn’t it one effective way to motivate yourself in the morning?

7.       A positive frame of mind:  Think cheerful thoughts, wear a smile and greet people you meet happily. Wear smartly and act confidently. These are some of the delightful ways to get motivated in the morning.           

Over to you, how do you get motivated in the morning? 

5 Ways to be Linspired by Linsanity

Suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us.

Jeremy Lin is the most popular person on earth right now. I have watched a few of his games and I am truly amazed, inspired and motivated.  There are a few important lessons to learn from this hottest personality:

1.      Courage: According to David Brooks of The New York Times, his primary virtue is courage - the ability to withstand pain, remain calm under pressure and rise from nowhere to topple the greats.  He was undrafted, a D-Leaguer, a bench warmer and a couch crasher. In life when you believe in yourself for what you can do, you will be successful eventually. The key is perseverance.

2.      Be prepared and be patient:  The first thing you can learn from him is to be patient, says Kelly Scaletta, one thing that people are forgetting throughout this Lin, the situation is that he didn't suddenly burst onto the scene. Lin is in his second season. He has prepared and worked for years perfecting his skills and waiting patiently for his chance to come. In life, you have to be prepared and be ready for your lucky break.

3.      Seize the opportunity and show the world your best: Jeremy Lin got hold of the chance and captured the attention of the world by delivering 7 straights wins for Knicks. When you are given the opportunity, grab it and do your best like Jeremy Lin.

4.      Be humble: As a Christian, Lin is a humble person. He does not let success get over his head. He credits his teammates for his success. People love you more when you care more about them.

5.      Do things with your heart and soul: When he is playing, he is in the game with his heart and soul to win.  In life, you work with your heart to get things done. When you feel good about yourself in what you do, you do it wholeheartedly.   

What have you learnt from Jeremy Lin?

7 Effective Ways to Motivate Your Child Who is Studying in Another Country

The best way to make children good is to make them happy. ~Oscar Wilde

When your child is away from home studying in another country, how do you keep in touch, showing your concern for his or her well-being and keeping them motivated?  Here are a few things you can do to support and motivate them:

1.       Send a daily quote: This is what I do to my son who is studying in Singapore. Every morning, I will, without fail, email him a motivational quote. There is nothing better than some encouraging words to start a brand new day. Motivational quotes inspire and stimulate you to start a new day with the right frame of mind and stay positive and motivated.  

2.       Weekly chat over Skype: In order that he is not interrupted in his study and daily routine, we only chat with our son during the weekend through Skype, which is free.  This weekly session is to touch base and exchange information and also allows us to be on top of his progress. It is heartwarming to chat and see his face on the computer screen. How do you keep in touch with your child and how often?

3.       Help him do homework: My son is studying Business IT. From time to time, I will help him with his assignments through email.  My experience in the real business world and the proper usage of commercial English is a great help to him.  He is happy that he can count on his dad and I am happy that I can help my son.

4.       Be enthusiastic and provide support for your child’s effort and endeavor:  Always encourage your child in what he or she is trying to achieve in their study. When they know that you are supporting their effort, they will try harder and do their best.

5.       Congratulate him for each stage of his success: Share the joy and happiness with your child when he or she has met with success even in a small way. Success breeds success and it is a powerful way to build confidence and stay motivated. By the same token, stay by your child when they meet with setbacks and obstacles. Encourage them to bounce back and be resilient.  

6.       Celebrate his or her success: Don’t forget to celebrate his success when your child has returned home for his or her semester break.  It is to renew their fighting spirits and encourage them to do better in the journey of life.

7.       Remind your child to be health-conscious: Does your child exercise regularly? My son is not physically active. We often remind him to move about more often so that he can be fit physically and mentally. To be successful in life is to be fit physically and excel academically. 

You will know your child is motivated because of he or her:

·         Sets challenging goals

·         Gets assignments done  with great effort and concentration

·         Is enthusiastic to learn  and know more

When you are motivated, you can motivate your child.   

Are You Motivated Every Day?

Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals, and charge after them in an unstoppable manner. ~Les Brown

Here are some soul searching questions to ask yourself:

1.       Do you jump-start a new day?

If you drag yourself out of bed every day, it means you have nothing to look forward to.  It also means you are not interested in what you are going to do. When you wake up and get up immediately, you are excited and motivated to start a new day to get things done.     

2.       Do you set challenging goals?

Challenging goals are attainable but not easy to reach. It requires your confidence, determination, and a never-say-die attitude. When you are motivated you to aim high. 

3.       Are you happy and feeling good?

How do you feel every day? Are you worried? Are you in control? When you have planned ahead and organized in advance, you feel calm and collected.  When you are on top of things, you feel good about yourself.

4.       Do you think positively?

Thinking positive is the way to build confidence and react to events. You are motivated to get ahead and get what you want to do right away and nothing can stop you. 

5.       Do you find joy in what you do?

Are you happy at work? Do you work creatively to simplify your work? When you are interested in what you do you are motivated to work smarter.

6.       Do you bounce back or are you resilient?

When you face setbacks and problems do you encourage yourself to try harder and do it in a different way?  If you give up when you fail you are not motivated.

7.       Are you focused?

 Are you passionate about your dreams and goals? Be inspired by what you want to achieve and you will be motivated to go for it fervently.

Be motivated to be successful. 

10 Positive Words to Motivate You (Part 3)

Here are 10 positive words to provoke your thinking profoundly:

1.      Enthusiasm: It is the fire in you that propels you to do a great job. You like what you do and you put your heart and soul into it.

A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm. ~Charles Schwab

 

2.      Excellence: One way to do a better job is to constantly ask yourself this question: Is there a better way that I can get this done?

Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can. ~Chris Evert

 

3.      Faith: You have the fullest confidence that you are doing the right thing and you will achieve the results as expected. It is a long way, but you will go for it all the way.

Faith is believing that the outcome will be what it should be, no matter what it is.  ~Colette Baron-Reid

4.      Forgiveness: Peace of mind is what you get when you forgive and forget. Fill your heart with love and kindness instead of hatred, anger, and jealousy.

Without forgiveness, life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.  ~Roberto Assagioli

5.      Fun: You deserve to have a break and have fun when you work the hardest. There is no fun in having fun when it is not a reward for a job done well.

In between goals is a thing called life that has to be lived and enjoyed. Sid Caesar

6.      Giving: You may not be able to do everything, but you can do something and make this world a better place to live.

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

 

7.      Goals: Goals give you meaning in life. There is a direction to follow. There is something to do and there is hope.

I don't care how much power, brilliance, or energy you have, if you don't harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there you're never going to accomplish as much as your ability warrants.  ~Zig Ziglar

8.      Gratitude: Life is worth living when you are thankful, grateful, and appreciative because you will be living in abundance.

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to

you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~Brian Tracy

 

9.      Happiness: Happiness is feeling good about yourself. It is a positive attitude.  It is the by-product of living life and doing the right things every day.

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. ~ Groucho Marx

10.  Habit: Habits are the manifestation of your feelings and thoughts. When you think right and do right, good habits are formed.  

Successful people are simply those with successful habits. ~Brian Tracy

What are the words that impact you greatly? Share with us. 

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10 Positive Words to Motivate You (Part 2)

Here are 10 stimulating words to excite you.

 

1. Compliment: To compliment is to look for the good in others and express praise and appreciation. It shows that you pay attention to others and you are interested in them. It is a delightful way to lubricate relationships.   

 A compliment is verbal sunshine
. ~Robert Orben

2. Courtesy: Courtesy is more than just respecting others because it means you are also respecting yourself and want to be treated the same way. It is kindness and it warms the heart of the person that you have extended politeness. 

There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From it springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

3. Creativity: Creativity is doing things your way uniquely and originally. It is the way to be ahead of others and get noticed and be successful. 

Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.  ~Albert Szent-Györgyi

4. Details: To pay attention to details is to work with responsibility. Taking a meticulous approach is the right way at work. It shows that you value the quality of your work. It also reflects your positive attitude.  

Details create the big picture. ~ Sanford I. Weill

5. Determination: Unless you want something passionately and fervently, there will be no determination or perseverance.  

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~ Colin Powell

Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.  ~ Og Mandino

6. Discipline: To be able to control your wants is discipline. To do what you are supposed to do every day is also discipline. In the end, you discipline yourself and set yourself free to get what you want in life.

I think there's some connection between absolute discipline and absolute freedom. ~ Alan Rickman

7. Dreams: A dream is an inspiration for your passion. It is the starting point of your goals. The most important thing is to believe that you can achieve what you have conceived.

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. ~
Walt Disney

8. Effort: There is no shortcut to hard work. You can work smart but you have to work hard at it in order to be successful.

People know you for what you've done, not for what you plan to do.  ~Author Unknown

9.      Empathy: Taking an active interest in another person is to find out more about his or her thoughts and feelings. The more you know, the more you will be able to do the right thing for the other person.

So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words but also to the feeling of what is being conveyed, to the whole of it, not part of it. ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti

10.  Encouragement: You may not get encouragement from others, but you can encourage yourself. Be happy with yourself for what you are. Thinking good about yourself and feeling good is the best way to support and encourage yourself.  

One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own. ~ John O'Donohue

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. ~Winston Churchill

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10 Positive Words to Motivate You (Part 1)

Here are ten simple and yet powerful words to provide the spark and keep the fire in you burning:

1. Action: You have learnt a lot. You know what to do, but you have not taken the first step. Your first step is the starting point to realize your dreams and goals. Do it now. Don’t wait for the right time. There will never be a better time. Now is the time to do what is right. 

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ~ Dele Carnegie

2. Achievement: You achieve when you believe what you have conceived can be realized. You will be motivated to take immediate action.   

Achievement results from work realizing ambition. ~ Adam Ant  

3. Appreciation: You appreciate not only others but yourself. Appreciation is to look for the good in others and yourself.  When you value yourself you are resolved to do better than before. Your gratitude towards others will be acknowledged and appreciated.

Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts ~Alan Cohen 

4. Attitude: Attitude is everything. It is your thinking about things and how you react to events. When your thinking is positive, more often than not, the outcome will be positive as well.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. ~Thomas Jefferson

5. Belief: Belief is hopefulness with confidence. Have faith in your ability to do what you need to do with positive results.

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. ~ William James

6. Challenges: Life is about ongoing challenges when you view problems positively. Meeting, not avoiding, challenges and overcoming them is the most effective way to build confidence.     

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. ~ George S. Patton 

7. Change: Making changes is to avoid standing still and be progressive. Be flexible and ready to accept changes because change is the only constant in life.  

If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living. ~Gail Sheehy

8. Compassion: Doing good is the way to get peace of mind and feel good about it.

Be interested in others and find out what you can do for others.

Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men. ~David O. McKay   

9. Confidence: Confidence is the positive thinking of your outlook in life and your capabilities. It is built upon your past achievements and successes. Be confident, act confidently.

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.
~Norman Vincent Peale     

10. Courage: Courage is to try new ideas. It is also to do things differently. To be courageous is also to take risks. Success is having the courage to take risks.

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. ~Mark Twain 

Are you captivated and motivated by these words?

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Be Motivated Be Ahead

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~ Jim Ryun

Motivation is the driving force behind all your successes. It is the thing that keeps the fire inside you burning. What are the things that motivate you?  I can think of the following:

1.     Reward: Employees are, by and large, motivates by higher pay. It is for this reason companies like Microsoft and Google are paying more to keep and retain talented people in their companies. Money gives you security. It buys the things that you need and get you happiness up to a certain extent. So, you work smart and hard to get promoted and get more take-home pay.

2.     Achievements: Apart from money. The ability to accept challenges and get things done is a big motivating factor and a very satisfying one.  You are motivated by what you are capable of doing to boost your confidence and go on to achieve more.

3.     Appreciation: Do people recognize and appreciate your performance?  It is the acceptance by others that motivates you to strive harder. The most important thing is to be trusted. It means you are valued for your contributions.

4.     Self-acceptance: Self-acceptance like self-esteem, is feeling good about yourself with all your strengths and shortcomings. When you accept yourself and happy with yourself as what you are, you are motivated to make changes for yourself for the better. 

To accept ourselves as we are means to value our imperfections as much as our perfections. ~ Sandra Bierig

You can succeed if nobody else believes it, but you will never succeed if you don't believe in yourself. ~ William J. H. Boetcker

5.      Hope: Hope is to expect good things to happen. It is about optimism about the future. The greatest motivation to carry on living for you and me is just hope.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ~ Helen Keller

Once you choose hope, anything's possible ~  Christopher Reeve

6.     Attitude: Attitude is a great motivating factor. When you think you can do it you are right. When you think you can’t do it, you are also right. When you think positively, the future is bright and full of opportunities.  You also react to events in a positive light.

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ~ Raymond Chandler

7.     Passion: When you are excited and enthusiastic about what you do, you are naturally motivated. Find something you are interested in and be passionate about it and be motivated.  

We talk on principle but act on motivation. ~   Walter Savage Landor

Effective ways to be Motivated

Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals, and charge after them in on unstoppable manner. ~ Les Brown

Motivation is a powerful force to energize yourself. You keep going and nothing can stop you. How to be motivated and stay enthusiastic? Here are the things you can do:

1. Feeling good: You can change your mind and think cheerful thoughts and feel good about yourself. Learn to breathe deeply when you are working to calm your mind, reduce your stress and relax. Feeling good about yourself is an effective way to stay upbeat and be motivated.

2. Motivational songs: Motivational songs inspire you, keep your spirits high and uplift your mood. You will be cheerful when you hum along. You get peace of mind and you feel you are on top of the world. You also feel empowered because the songs pump you up.

3. Live the moment: To live in the present is the ability to forget about the past and the worry of the future. You enjoy what you do and be in a state of flow and you stay motivated.

4. Plan your work: You are motivated by your efficiency because you can do more in less time when you are organized. Planning ahead is getting the most important things in an orderly manner.

5. Simplify your life: Do not get overwhelmed by having to do too many things in so short a time. Get rid of those small staff and focus your energy on one or two tasks that are important to you. Be motivated to do it and be happy when it is done.

6. Welcome problems: It does not mean that you should have problems every now and then. It means you should look at problems with a positive mindset. Instead of asking yourself why it should happen to you, you start your creative juice in motion and think of workable solutions. Overcoming problems is an effective way to get motivated and boost your self-confidence.

7. Goals: Having meaningful goals is more than getting what you want in life. It is a powerful motivational force that keeps you going despite setbacks and hurdles along the way. When you are motivated, you are determined and enthusiastic about getting things done.

8. Making progress: Review and check your performance, you will be motivated when you are making progress along the way. You are also motivated to work harder to achieve your ultimate goals

9. Focus: It is about one task and one mind with full concentration. This is the way to get things done and to enjoy what you do. Stay focused and motivated.

10. Satisfaction: When what you do serves the need of others and solve their problems, you are creating value. It is satisfying to know that you are contributing to mankind and you will be motivated to do more of the same.

Motivation awakens excitement, happiness, positive expectations, and energy. ~ Gauri Satav

Be motivated and transform your life for the better.

Be motivated Be Successful

You are motivated by something you want in life because you think it is attainable and achievable. How do you keep the fire burning inside you to stay motivated? Here are some suggestions.

1. Thoughts: Thoughts are powerful. Your beliefs, your attitude, and your feelings are what you think. When you think positively you direct your energy and effort to worthwhile causes.

2. Create a vision and live it up: It starts with an idea that you have conceived and you imagine what you will see in the future with a grand plan. You set goals and you have a direction in life. You are motivated when life is meaningful and hopeful

3. Plan: Put in writing your long-term goals and short-term goals. Plan your monthly, weekly, and daily tasks. When you can see clearly your action plan to reach your goals, you stay motivated.

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4. Take action:  Planning your work is good but working on your plan is even more important to realize your goals. Avoid procrastination and take immediate action. Just focus and get into the process of doing it one step at a time without thinking of the future. Taking action is motivation by itself. 

5. Focus: Be productive and avoid doing tasks that are not relating to your goals. In a way, this is to simplify your life to do less but getting more done. A to-do list is an effective way to prioritize your work for the day. You are not overwhelmed or under stress and you stay motivated.

6. Making progress: Monitor and assess your performance at regular intervals.  When you are making progress, you know what you have done is working. You will be happy to carry on because you are motivated by what you have achieved.

7        Energy:  Your energy is an important factor to fortify your willpower and the determination to keep going on despite setbacks and hardship along the way. Exercise regularly to keep fit, have your breakfast, and sleep sufficiently to renew your energy. Be wise to take breaks to relieve stress.

8        Stay positive: When you wake up, you get up with a positive frame of mind. Think of the .things to do for the day to bring you closer to your aims and objectives. Be upbeat and be confident to stay motivated

9        Keep your eye on the prize:  Have you got your goals in writing so that you can see and look at them conspicuously every day? Look at the big picture every now and then and be  motivated by the fruits of your success

10    Creative: While one of the components of vision is to plan intelligently for the future, creativity is the way to do it with a difference. Be motivated to get things done and get ahead of others with your unique and original ideas.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

~ Andrew Carnegie