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\"Road-up-<\/a>Many of the folks I speak with on a daily basis are struggling to find the motivation to do the things they have to, start something new and to see it through! \u00a0I confess I have seasons like this in my life and have to be deliberate about tending to my heart and mind to stay motivated. \u00a0 To be deliberate is key because when the challenges arise it is very easy to slip back into lethargy. \u00a0Once we have allowed ourselves to slip into lethargy, it takes a whole bunch more effort to get motivated again.<\/p>\n

Inspiring motivation is a deliberate process, a renewing of our minds as we learn to cultivate motivating thoughts and at the same time recognize and de-power negative ones. \u00a0This will take some effort. \u00a0Like ruts in gravel roads, patterns of thinking form ruts in our mind and as such, it takes effort to stay out of them! \u00a0 This comes through reflecting as objectively as possible on your thoughts and feelings thereby learning to recognize thought \/ emotional patterns and steer away from the unhealthy ones. \u00a0This will also help you to focus on the things that give life, the tasks at hand without inadvertently sabotaging yourself!<\/p>\n

There are three general reasons why we may lose our motivation:<\/p>\n

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  1. Unsure what we really want to achieve. Lack of clear vision.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Unclear about how to proceed and a general lack of understanding of strengths and weakness.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. A general lack of self-confidence.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What\u2019s your Vision?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    The Bible tells us that the people perish for lack of vision and being unsure what it is specifically we want to do, to achieve will have a significant impact on motivation. \u00a0 Have a clearly defined goal and objective is key to inspiring motivation. A clear sense of what you want to achieve is\u00a0in itself is a tremendous motivator and the first step to establishing a concrete action plan. \u00a0Take your time to understand the desired outcome\u00a0or goal and understand the purpose and meaning supporting it. \u00a0What are the potential benefits and potential risks? In short, understand what is you are trying to accomplish in as specific ways as possible.<\/p>\n

    Watch for subtle emotions and thought patterns that seem to creep in that will discourage you. \u00a0These thoughts can masquerade as wisdom. \u00a0 \u00a0Wisdom is rooted in love, in truth and is positive, where the discouraging thoughts are rooted in fear – fear of failing, fear of being judged and fear of being rejected.<\/p>\n

    Learning to recognize the differences between true wisdom and fear is a key for inspiring motivation! \u00a0Your\u00a0fears do need to be addressed for what they are. \u00a0Understand what issue is that is driving the fear. \u00a0 By doing so, we can often see these fears in the light of wisdom and they will be dispelled. \u00a0 It is abandoning ambiguous fears and replacing them with genuine, informed healthy focus which brings a genuine, inspiring motivation.<\/p>\n