Monday Mojo - 3 Tips to Motivate Change

Hello,

KeyStroke here.

    For this week's Monday Mojo, I would like to share a few tips that I believe can be helpful for those struggling with motivation. I am a terrible procrastinator; I have grown up to realize that I hesitate to make decisions. My fear of bad decisions and permanence hold me back in many aspects of life. However, I am learning to overcome my anxieties with small steps. For instance, this blog has allowed me to present myself to the public (albeit anonymously). This blog allows me to share my interests and, hopefully, help others in similar situations.

    Now, I would like to list a few tips that I believe can help bring things into perspective in life:

• Write down your goals in life

        Writing down your goals in life, no matter how small or big, can help make your ideas tangible. The act of writing down your goals can elicit a sense of accountability to yourself to make those dreams come true.

        I have had many late-night goals that I often forget by morning. Writing these goals down, even if they are spur-of-the-moment, helps me understand my thought process. For instance, some of my smaller goals include helping others and sharing my interests and ideas. The idea to create this blog was a late-night moment of inspiration. However, seeing how this blog aligns with my aforementioned goals made me understand that I should go forward with the creation of this blog.

• Write down your shortcomings

        This is a recent method that I have come across. Although fearful and rough, it is necessary to be brutally honest with yourself. What are you doing wrong? Write it down. Take a few days to document these, then come up with solutions for each problem. You may not implement them immediately, but you can change your life by fixing one problem at a time.

        I struggle with time-management. Nowadays, my mind is so busy planning that I forget to take action. Belated posts on this blog are a prime example. I started out hopeful, but I have posted late on different occasions. How can I fix this? I can schedule a few times a week to sit down and plan future posts. Taking the time to schedule ahead while I'm free will save me trouble when my schedule becomes hectic.

• Write down your fears

        What are you scared of? What's holding you back from doing what you want? Write down your fears and concerns in life. Take a look at each one and ask yourself, "is this something I need to be afraid of?" What is the worst that could happen? Similar to the previous method, find ways to overcome these fears, one step at a time.

    One example that hits home for me is choosing a college major. What's the worst that could happen? Realistically, wasted time & money. Otherwise? Nothing. Choosing a major is not permanent. If you don't like something, change it. You can't expect to know if you like something without trying it first. If you're in a position where you cannot waste money or time, take a change on free online resources. Look into career outlooks, major satisfaction, network with current students. Don't focus on the superficial reviews, dig into the lives of current students or graduated individuals. They'll shed light on the reality of the field.

"It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change." - Queen Elizabeth II

Thank you for reading 😄