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If you can motivate yourself you can get any task done. You know whenever we start something new it's easy to get motivated because we have enthusiasm for the new project or task. Once this becomes routine though it becomes more difficult to get and stay motivated.
For me sometimes it is hard to get motivated or inspired to write because I have a short attention span. I try to only work on my Blog(s) for about 35 minutes or so.
With that in mind here are some tips that have worked for me:

1.Take short breaks every half an hour or so; walk away from what you're doing.
2. Alternate between two tasks. If you keep at a single task for too long, you're almost sure to get bored.
3. Sometimes listening to soft music in the background helps me to stay focused.
4. Create a list of the most important tasks you need to do the next day. Prioritize the list. And keep working in the order of your priorities. Being able to check off the most important items for each day is in itself a terrific motivator.
5.. If you start to feel stressed or distracted, just lean back in your chair and close your eyes for a minute or two.
6. Implement a reward system for yourself. Decide in advance what you'll reward yourself with when you complete certain tasks. Chocolate works for me.

I think that most importantly you need to have a routine and just work at your own pace. If you start to feel bored, you can always come back and read this Blog!

What are some things you do to get and stay motivated?

1) Have a vision for your life - where do you want to be and how are you going to get there? Make a list of what you want to do and then brainstorm some steps that'll get you there. Then have the courage to get there!

2) Fuel your passion - you need to get some reenforcement for your efforts, passion is an emotion, so you need to get emotional about what you love! Networking with others who are like- minded is a great way to start. I always feel great when another Blogger tells me they particular liked something I posted, this always gets me going!

3) Work hard enough to get results - The harder you work, the more results you will get. I am trying to get this Site up and running and working really hard at it. Are you working really hard to reach your goals?

4) Ride the momentum when it comes - When your hot your hot, write when the mood strikes and don't write on days when you really don't feel like it. Your lack of enthusiasm will show. How many times have you read something and come away feeling a little let down?

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