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How To Get Motivated

Believe In Yourself

You matter. What you contribute to the world as you go through life each day is unique. Whether it is an online community or in person there is value in what you contribute to others by your words and actions. Use the belief in yourself and the impact you've had on the people you encounter to motivate you to move forward in life.

Answer "What Could I Do To Move Forward?"

When there has been a setback in life don't become stuck focusing on what has gone wrong or may be the result of a decision you made. Instead find something to focus on and use this as motivation to keep living your life. This may be as simple as a hair cut that helps you feel like a new person. It may be completing a project you've been wanting to do. Use the answer to this question to put you back in the driver seat of your life.

Keep Pushing

Don't give up. Make the decision that things will improve in your life. Once you've determined that life will improve start working on ways that will bring about change.

Have Confidence

Have confidence in yourself. Gain confidence from friends who believe in you. Focus on the confidence you gained as you learned skills required to function in society. Take confidence from owning your life and the determination to do something with it.

Look For New Opportunities

Don't get stuck in the trap of dwelling on where you are at in life right now. Don't live your life looking backwards. Take time to process what has happened. But don't allow this to become a stalled elevator in living life.