POWER BYTE                                          JUNE 2011

If you believe you're on the right track and are feeling stuck merely because you're having trouble motivating yourself, then your challenge is to find a way to light your fuse, charge yourself up, turn yourself on, AND GET BACK ON TRACK.

I remember a time when my job included enrolling people into the program that had transformed my life.  I was passionate about what I was doing and was one of the most enthusiastic and successful in that office.  I remember that particular morning.  I got onto the phone, excited about the results I was going to produce.   With each "Sounds great, but no thanks" my energy diminished, and my enthusiasm was soon replaced by disappointment and despair.

My coach came over and told me to leave my desk and go water the plants.  What a peculiar request - but that was something I could do.  And I did.  I got the job done - and realized that accomplishing what I set out to accomplish had worked.  I was "back" - energized, turned on, and ready to get to work.

To re-motivate yourself:

>Set a goal that's easy to accomplish - and get it done.

>Create to-do list each day and highlight each item as it gets   done.  

>Set a goal that's "way out there", something that's so compelling that it gets you into action.

>Revisit your purpose in life and be inspired by what you're here for.  If you don't think you have a purpose in life - trust me - each of us does.  However, if you don't know what yours could possibly be, get some help and find out.  It will change your experience of living.

>Read your mission statement and allow yourself to be touched. (If you don't have a personal mission statement, it's time to write one.)  A clear, personal mission statement will provide overall direction.  It will help you to clarify your priorities and align your behavior with your vision.

>Go to a place where people are gathered - a place filled with energy. I'm at Starbucks this morning.  So many people. So many computers.  So much happening.

>Call or meet with an associate or friend who you know can be counted on to help you get back on track.

>>If you haven't anyone who can do that for you, it's time to hire a coach. You deserve to have a partner who you can count on to stand for you even when you are having difficulty standing for yourself.

On the other hand:

Since your values determine "why" you take action, you can think of your values as your hidden motivators. They're hidden because they're not visible to others and sometimes you yourself are not aware of what they are and how they're driving your action. The following questions will help you identify some of your values. If your values aren't being fulfilled you won't be motivated to take action. If your values determine "why" you take action, your behavior will determine "how" you take the action (more on that in another Power Byte).

Do you love change and come alive when you're able to make changes that increase results - but haven't the authority to make any changes in your current situation?

>Do you long to be independent and self-generating, but find yourself being micro-managed by someone who you consider to be incompetent?

>Do you thrive on excitement and adventure, and your current situation is boring and repetitious?

>Do you come alive when there is new learning to be done, and you've learned all you can from your current situation?

>Are you a creative problem solver with no problems to be solved?

>Do you really want to make a difference for others and in the current situation you don't believe you're making a difference for anyone?

>Are you motivated by opportunities to increase your wealth and lately that's just not been possible?

>Do you get energized when you work with others and find yourself working alone most of the time?

>Do you thrive on praise, will go above and beyond when you feel valued, and you have no evidence that you're appreciated and valued?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, there is a good chance your values in life aren't being fulfilled.

If you're clear that changes are called for, you know you are not ready to make those changes, yet you just can't accept what isn't working,  you can count on continuing to suffer.

I recommend eliminating the suffering by getting the help you need to either accept what is, or make the changes that are called for.

To quote Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof:

"But on the other hand"

GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT

Alexandra Marcovitch

Alexandra & Associates

561-742-2779