Beverley Ikier’s Tips for Motivation

You can overcome inertia and achieve your goals. When procrastination hits, try some of the
following tips to help motivate you!

Quite often we have the best intentions for performance in some areas. But we frequently fall short of our expectations when we find procrastination interfering.  

It is very possible you can remember some instance where you plowed through inertia and achieved your goal!  

Phew!! What a relief.  

Bev offers some tips that might expedite accomplishing your goals.  These tips are listed under the big topic of motivation.  

1. Reward: Offer yourself either a tasty treat or visit with a friend.  
2. Accountability: Call a close friend or relative and tell them that you are about to perform an activity that is difficult for you to do. Ask them if they would receive a phone call or text from you after it’s done.  
3. List: If you make a habit of scheduling your day add this task to your list.  
4. Past: If you have performed this activity in the past and felt good about it, remember that. If it felt good, then it will likely feel good again. 
5. Consequences: There may be consequences if you don’t perform this task or activity. For
   example, the prediction of aging without exercise is fairly poor. 
6. Do a little: Just tackle a portion of it. You may be encouraged to do more, or you may want to stop. Do some of it so you are familiar with it and not overwhelmed. 
7. Do not strive for perfection: Get it going and do the best you can.  There’s always going to be someone more or less advanced than you. Don’t compare yourself to others. 
8. Listen: To music, book on tape, or podcast.  
9. Grandchildren/family members:  Imagine being active with your grandchildren or family
   members.  
10. Positive attitude: Tell yourself that you can do the activity and it is possible. Replace any negative self-talk with positive affirmations.  

This is intended to help motivate you to stay fit. Exercise is important for your bones and general
health. You can also apply these tips to any activity. Inertia and procrastination can be overcome
with these tips.