“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit.”
– Gordon Parks –
Do you ask yourself: “How can I be more enthusiastic”?
Do you feel enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic when starting something new, but do you lose your enthusiasm and interest after some time?
This can happen when you begin practicing a self-improvement program, learning meditation, studying a new topic, following a diet, exercising, or doing anything else.
Though you acknowledge the importance of what you are doing and know that it is most important, you still let laziness set in, as well as lack of motivation, lack of enthusiasm, and lack of enough self-discipline .
This is quite common. After the first spurt of enthusiasm, you feel it is too much for you, too much work and too much effort, and you prefer to quit. You might even think that what you are doing is a burden.
I have been writing a lot about improving focus and self-discipline, and about meditation and self-improvement. I know that people often start enthusiastically, but their enthusiasm decreases after a while.
This often happens, when one fails to obtain immediate results.
It is the same with losing weight, learning a new skill, building a business, and any other project. People expect immediate spectacular results; if they don’t get them, they quit and give up.
Quitting is not the solution.
Continue Even If You Are not Enthusiastic and Motivated
Everything in life requires work, effort and time.
- What do you do when your interest and enthusiasm wane?
- How to persevere when there isn’t enough willpower and self-discipline?
- How to stay motivated when you lose your enthusiasm?
Often, after reading a book or an article, listening to a lecture, or watching a movie, you feel a burst of enthusiasm and a higher energy level, but this often does not last long.
You might acknowledge that a certain goal or project is important, but you might not have enough inner strength to pursue it. Isn’t it so?
Self-defeating habits, negative mental programming, and lacking inner strength might stand in your way.
Most people wish to improve their life. This is why people buy books and attend classes, courses, and workshops on a variety of subjects. Yet, they often find that they are not making enough progress.
They also discover that lethargy, self-doubt, and lack of self-esteem replace their enthusiasm and hope.
How can you stay enthusiastic and motivated in these situations?
Short spurts of enthusiasm and motivation are not enough to accomplish anything of value. You need to keep your desire and inner flame alive and focused on your goal.
You need some techniques to help you stay enthusiastic and motivated so that you can go on and achieve what you have set your mind to do.
Below, you will find a few suggestions. You might like reading them, but you also need to follow them, or at least a few of them.
How to More Enthusiastic – 9 Tips
1. Think about the importance of your goal
Think about the importance of your goal and what it means to you.
Devote 10 minutes a day to read and think about the benefits of what you want to do or accomplish.
When you are aware of the importance of a goal or task, it’s easier to awaken motivation.
2. Read about people who achieved success
Every day, find at least a few minutes to read about people who achieved success by being tenacious and persistent.
You can find many books and articles about this topic on the Internet and in bookstores.
3. Visualize yourself acting with enthusiasm and motivation
Find a quiet place, and visualize yourself acting with enthusiasm and motivation for several minutes. Do so every day.
Make the mental scene as real as possible, and most importantly, in your imagination, feel enthusiastic. Feel the energy and zest that are awakening within you.
4. Do not give up
Do not give up easily. Continue doing what you are doing, even if you lose your enthusiasm. Put more focus and attention. Sometimes, persevering on your project reawakens energy, enthusiasm, and motivation.
Remember, every success requires dedication, time, perseverance, and tenacity.
Next 5 Tips for Becoming Enthusiastic
5. Stay patient and persistent
There is a well-known story about a gold prospector who did not find anything after digging to some depth. He gave up and went away. Then, someone else came and struck gold after digging just a few inches more.
What do we learn from this story? You need to be patient and persistent, even if you see no progress because success might be just a few inches away.
6. Repeating affirmations
Keep repeating affirmations. They empower you and inflame your enthusiasm and motivation.
Here are a few examples:
“My motivation and enthusiasm are growing more and more every day.”
“I have the energy, desire, and persistence to continue with my plans.”
7. Nothing is drudgery
Never consider what you are doing as a drudgery.
With some planning and a few changes, you can turn every activity into a pleasurable one. Even the most boring task can become enjoyable with the right approach and state of mind.
8. Do not give up
Once you decide on anything, go on with it, even if you lose enthusiasm and desire on the way.
Do not give up, even if what you do seems like a burden and drudgery.
Don’t give up, even if you feel bored.
Keep thinking about the benefits of what you are doing, and continue visualizing in your mind’s eye what your life will be like after accomplishing what you have set out to do. This will keep the fire of enthusiasm alive.
9. enthusiastic friends
Find a friend or a group of enthusiastic people about a shared topic, like losing weight, exercising, learning a new language, or anything else that interests you. A group
Remember, this is your life, and you are responsible for it. Why succumb to laziness and negative programming? This might not be easy, and obstacles might be on the way, but it is certainly possible.
Some Additional Enthusiasm Tips
- Keep thinking about how happy you would be after achieving success with what you are doing.
- Visualize how your life would change if you overcame your laziness, negative thoughts, and negative programming.
- Keep your mind on the goal, no matter what happens.
- Don’t rely on spurts of enthusiasm to carry you to your destination.
- You need to stand up, not give up, and awaken the dormant powers within you.
- Never give up. Just keep going on, even if the going is tough and you want to quit.
Keep going even if you wish to stop. Follow the tips on this page, and soon your motivation, enthusiasm, and energy will grow.
I hope this short article has contributed to showing you how to be more enthusiastic.
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