To be more determined focus on 8 strategies for improved motivation.

Many people look outside themselves for motivation.

They seek external motivation to inspire their actions and often lack the ambition required to drive big dreams daily because they lack the internal resources required for success.

Determination is a mindset predicated on the ability to create automatic responses that don’t require external stimulation to initiate action.?It's internal and constantly available.

Determination is part of a discipline dedicated to better understanding of how we can rely on internal assets for personality development and behavior modification.

The idea is based on a need for competence, autonomy, and the need to feel appreciated.??

When these things converge people gain self-confidence which motivates a greater sense of wellbeing, vitality, and inspiration.

Without determination it’s virtually impossible to endure the long-term struggles associated with success personally and professionally.?

“The world makes way for the person who knows where he is going.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson?

To be more determined try these 8 strategies for better motivation:

Choice

Each day we are confronted with choices.?Should I sleep in??Should I eat healthy??Should I exercise??Should I make sales calls??Should I watch Netflix all day??Should I fight with my partner??When presented with two options we need to become proficient at making daily choices that drive successful outcomes.

Decision

Like “choices” our “decisions” require careful contemplation.?Decision making requires exercising good judgement and wisely weighing the options to arrive at the best alternative.?Making good decisions also demands evaluating the consequences of our decisions and contemplate the probability of success when acting on our choices.

Problem solving

Problem solving requires identifying the problem then examining possible solutions.?The focus is on results, not wallowing in self-pity or looking for people to blame.??The focus is on forward progress and not feeling stuck because we believe “options” are limited.?A great way to develop better determination is to improve our ability to solve problems.?

Goal setting

Determination builds on the acquisition of skill and the development of mastery.?There’s no substitute for hard work and dedication to develop the tools required for success, and that includes setting and achieving goals.?The more success we enjoy the greater our determination becomes.?

“Wishes are like seeds – few ever develop into something.” –?Michael Garofalo

Self-regulation

Self-regulation is the process of developing new habits consistent with success.?It’s the process of setting goals and deploying the discipline required to make dreams a reality.??There’s no short cuts and pain can’t be avoided.?It starts with a decision that's followed by action which makes the behavior permanent.

Self-expression

We can’t get very far if we don’t define our goals, dreams, desires, values, and aspirations.?Self-expression gives us the ability to clarify our ambitions and articulate our purpose's. As a result, we gain a better understanding of our destiny.?In the process, we become more committed to our personal pilgrimage.??

Self confidence

As we move in the direction of developing greater determination, we start seeing measurable results. That builds enthusiasm, which promotes constant improvement.?Once this process is internalized our confidence starts to multiply.?It’s a vicious cycle that culminates in greater self-esteem.???

Self-awareness

I talk about self-awareness a lot.?It’s one of the most important features of a successful person.?By cultivating greater self-awareness, we better understand our needs, strengths, and limitations.?We drift away from the confirmation bias that prevents most people from succeeding.?Many people in our society have embraced the idea that building up everyone’s self-esteem is a productive enterprise. ?In the process, we create a culture of people with unrealistic expectations and minimal experience with struggles, setbacks and adversity.

“What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple.?Whether you are willing to do it, that’s another matter.” –?Peter F. Drucker

Sum it up

What else would you include in our efforts to develop better determination? Share your thoughts in the comments section and please like and share this article. I love learning from you as well.

About Steve:

Steve Wohlenhaus is CEO of Weatherology, the leading company in the world at disseminating audio weather information.??Steve began his career as a major market television weather anchor in Minneapolis, where he received several Emmy Awards for science programming.?Steve is an author and host of the podcast program Anatomy of Success.?Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn.?Learn more about my work and grab the free Weatherology mobile app by clicking any picture in this article!