Feed Your Motivation!

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”  -- Zig Ziglar

It's easy to get discouraged.   It doesn't matter how pumped up or excited we were in the beginning, it's hard to sustain our enthusiasm and drive every day -- especially if we hit road bumps or just can't seem to move ahead as quickly as we'd like.  Motivation withers -- and with it the power to reach our dreams.

Feed your motivation!  Take a little time out of every day to read (or watch or meditate on!) something that motivates you, even if just for a few minutes.  What works for you?  That depends on you and the goals you're striving to achieve.  There are a wealth of books, blogs, videos and magazines on topics that will be specific for your goals.   There are likely people you can depend on to lift you up when you need a pep talk or advice.  Call them!  (although maybe not every day, unless it's your Mom, of course.)  For some, their highest and best motivation comes from their Bible.   Whatever it is that will keep your motivation strong and your goals clearly in sight, set aside a little time in your schedule every day to do it.  

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31