Why Top Achievers Use This Secret for Lifelong Motivation

As you are reading this I understand you are a committed, kind and growth-orientated individual, however you know you are destined for more.

You can feel in your heart that a more exciting vision awaits, for you to serve powerfully at the next level. 

Like all of us right now, you are working tirelessly.

Maybe you are on the verge of burnout, experiencing painful conflict or feeling overwhelmed with the decisions you have to make. 

We all know how powerful we are when we experience consistent levels of motivation, focus and energy. 

Surprisingly, erratic motivation is something I frequently hear about when working with high-performing entrepreneurs and experts. 

They find themselves falling into old patterns - extra coffee, social media scrolling and indulging in sugar to get them through. 

The problem with these methods is that they only provide a short-term fix. They do not address the root cause or the science of motivation.

Love and compassion is the missing ingredient and the fast, simple approach to lifelong motivation.

It is the secret!

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs

I worked with one entrepreneur who had neglected their health and consequently wanted to learn to run. Full of ambition, they saw the opportunity to run a Spartan Race with a dear friend. Through self-compassion, they learnt to overcome overthinking and self-criticism and they booked the race. 

Every day they focused on mindfully sticking to their training programme without overdoing it. They not only finished the race but they were toe-to-toe with their friend who was fast at running.

I have dozens of other stories about clients accomplishing challenging goals faster including healing from long-term health conditions, reigniting an estranged relationship or creating millions in new revenue. 

All through the power of self-compassion. 

In the scientific literature, self-compassion elevates grit, optimism and resilience, all of which are associated with long-term motivation and success. 

Why? Because life-long motivation always stems from what’s intrinsic over extrinsic, as beautifully described in Self-Determination Theory. 

The carrot and stick approach is outdated. Instead, speak to your soul with self-compassion and you will find lifelong motivation. 

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Here are the 6 common motivation mistakes to avoid:

1. Only setting financial targets - create emotional goals too

2. Only rewarding yourself based on results - create celebrations throughout

3. Tracking results out of your control - instead track the process

4. Blaming yourself or others - it drains you biologically

5. Overthinking your purpose - connect with your emotional and spiritual self

6. Not seeking help, instead get help before you need it

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Get in touch to share the mistakes you have made with your motivation.

Love,

Nilesh