As a coach, I often hear people say things like, “I struggle with will-power and motivation.” They seek help with accountability and a task manager. While I’m happy to help, just focusing on your will-power is not enough!

Motivation is an area I love to focus on with clients because once you learn the power you have inside you, you can change your life’s circumstances pretty quickly. In this article, I’ll share with you 3 things about motivation you might not know in order to help you grow.

3 Truths About Motivation

• It begins in you! Do you wake up every day ready to face your day or do you have to drag yourself out of bed? I used to have to drag myself out of bed every day. Until I found my passion for helping myself and others grow and learn to serve others. Once I found what I was really good at and had a simple plan in place, every day I wake up ready to go- most days before my alarm goes off! If you’re not feeling motivated, chances are you...

Some people seem to have more momentum in life than others, don’t they? Their business is growing, their children are angels, and they seem to have amazing relationships. Especially if you watch social media posts! Do they have some sort of secret that the rest of the world doesn’t know about?

Well, one thing I’ve noticed is that the people who understand certain principles of life tend to be more successful. And, one of those principles is the law of rhythm. The law of rhythm in its simplest form says that there are natural highs and natural lows and you are either going into a high or a low at any one time.

We see this in nature. The 4 seasons. The farming cycle. Day and night.

We can also apply this principle to our thought life. And this is what really successful people do. They know that there will be natural ups and downs and what to do when you experience those. For example, if you are feeling ill or injured- you might be in a low. When in a low, it’s...

I cannot even count how many times a coaching client comes to a call and says this to me! It’s a huge warning sign to me and let me tell you why.

Emerson said, “Do nothing you can do wholeheartedly.”

So, what happens when you get to that place of not being able to do something wholeheartedly?

• “I’ve got to get more motivated!”
• “I just HAVE to do this thing.”
• “I need someone to hold me accountable.”

I think it goes back to what drives you? What do you love to do? What gives you passion and excitement and fills you with energy? Are you doing those things? Do you have a process in place to make sure that you are regularly checking in to increase those things in your life?

I know I do!

I regularly take time to pause and reflect on my business at least every quarter to see what I can get rid of- ditch or delegate- and what I want more of- usually what I’m really good at. This helps me stay in my strength zone. When I hear...