person but there have certainly been times
in my life when I've felt less enthused than
normal. I've become familiar with the signs.
`I can't be bothered' enters the vocabulary
by takeaway and a date with the couch.
routine that'd make Jane Fonda look lazy; or ending
a relationship may motivate you to vamp up your
look to make the ex realise what they're missing out
on. Getting engaged could set you on a path of mili-
tary like organisation as you plan your wedding; and
a new job may inspire you to get out and network
more in an effort to build your circle of infl uence
and get noticed.
lift your game, keep your energy levels high and
achieve all you want?
don't. Volunteer some time at a local soup kitchen
or spend some time in a nursing home there's a
strong chance that the experience will leave you
wanting to achieve more in order to help others,
and give you an increased gratitude for your lot in
life.
development seminar or enrol in a course on a
subject that interests you. Read a book you've been
meaning to or talk with someone who's an expert
and can teach you something new.
dow shopping in luxury boutiques or visit a travel
agent and grab some brochures to dream about
your next indulgent holiday.
ling in their life, you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you can't access someone you fi nd overwhelm-
ingly inspiring, try reading a biography of someone
remarkable and then see if they have some habits
you can emulate.
or jump in the ocean or just go and sit in a beautiful
garden, contemplating what you'd like to achieve
and where you'd like to go next.
together once a week for a chat about how you're
doing. This is sure to keep you accountable and
hopefully deterred from those Saturday night couch-
ing sessions. Life is there to be enjoyed and lived to
the full so don't waste another minute before throw-
ing yourself into action!
walk or go to the gym, and then do it again
and again until the habit is cultivated.
your best buddy, some paper and some
coloured markers. Write down everything
you want in your life and get clear on an
action plan with some short, medium and
long term realistic goals.
of being motivated, try doing things
differently. Get your coffee from a different
place; exercise at a different time; stop doing
something you've been doing for a long time
and no longer serves you; and do something
that scares you.
this time to take stock of where you are and
where you want to be.
Flick through some magazines and cut out
everything that appeals to you and anything
you'd like to strive for. Remember this doesn't
necessarily have to be materialistic things
cut out words and images relating to your
health, your relationships and anything else
important to you.