How To Build Self-Motivation & Confidence

Hi Everyone!

Today, we’ll share with you 8 mindset tips inspired by an article at Huffington Post that can help build new motivation, confidence and even help make major breakthroughs in life.

Here they are:

1. Build Positive Images:

When you are doing something or want to achieve something, visualize positive images. For example, if you are walking or running and come to a difficult uphill slope, visualize a magnet pulling you effortlessly to the top. You can, of course, apply this too, when studying a difficult piece of music. 

2. Use Power Words:

Make positive self-statements continually. Negative thinking is common and everyone has an inner critic. Become aware of negative thoughts as they come. Acknowledge these negative thoughts and then substitute them with positive power words. When you face an obstacle, for example, instead of telling yourself that “this is difficult, I cannot do this” you can substitute with “even though this is difficult, this is a good training ground for me.”

3. Focus on the Present:

Practise being in the present moment. Remind yourself to stay in the here and now. Let past mistakes and worries about the future fade. Let your mind be right where you are at the present moment.

4. Chunk Your Goals:

Break down your goals into small, manageable pieces or steps and focus on each small step, one at a time.

5. Do A Body Check:

Pay close attention to your tension level and check your self from time to time. Notice which areas of your body are tense, and loosen them up through accordingly, such as through short breathing or relaxation exercises.

6. Maintain your Focus:

Be aware of distractions. Breathe out unwanted thoughts with your next exhale and re-focus your attention instantly on what is important at the moment.

7. Appreciate Yourself:

Enjoy and appreciate your fitness, your strength, your whole being.

8. Believe and remember that your goals are achievable:

As the famous author and success coach, Napoleon Hill once said, “What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”

Have a great day! :)