How Long Does Motivation Last?

Unfortunately, not very long.

You go to a seminar, a conference, listen to a motivational speaker, or read a book, or listen to a motivational recording, , you become excited and motivated, pumped up and enthusiastic, but how long does that really last?

Unfortunately not very long. Most people lose their motivation within 2 - 3 days, and a week later they've gone back to their old levels of efficiency and accomplishments.

Sound familiar?

However, sometimes you run into someone that seems to be motivated all the time.

And I believe you know the kind of person I'm talking about. They have a great natural energy, always have a smile on their face, they seem to genuinely enjoy what they are doing. They are highly motivated people.

I don't think that happens by accident.

In fact, when I talk to such people, as I do at every opportunity, I find 2 things.

First, they are usually willing to share what works for them. (Hint - there are no "secrets to success", just ask successful people what they do, then do that. Don't change it, or put your own spin on it, just do it.

Second, they all have something they do on a regular basis, a ritual if you like.

We all have rituals.

Some wake up every morning, grab a coffee, and dread the coming day. Then they get home at night, grab a beer, and settle in for 4 or 5 hours of mind numbing TV.

Of course you would never do that, but what are your rituals, have you ever examined them?

Have you looked at them and said, this is working, and this is not, so I've got to change it now?

Perhaps you could look at your rituals now?

OK, but what are the successful people doing? Well, many things, some meditate, others visualise, others read their goals, or look at their vision boards, or say their affirmations, or plan their day-week-month-quarter-year, or work out, or take a walk in nature, or any number of things.

The key is to find out whats working, and do more of that, and find out whats not working, and change that.

And just in case you didn't get it, YOU need to MOTIVATE YOURSELF Every.Single.Day.

To your success,
Trevor Long

Train Your Brain For Success

Just as its easier to learn a new sport when your body is in shape, the same is true for our brains.

Whether it's learning a new skill, or starting a new business venture, it will be much easier when your brain is fit and healthy.

If your brain is in poor condition, you will have a hard time training it for success.

However, if you keep your brain running at an optimal performance rate then teaching it to start thinking like a success becomes a much easier task.

Let's look at a few areas we can focus on to improve our brain health. 

Improve your physical health
The condition of your body affects the condition of your brain. Keeping your brain active is a great way to guard against mind slip but studies have shown that without regular exercise, extra stimulation doesn't have an effect on our brain health.
You are both mind and body. Both need to be used and kept in shape. 

Improve your diet
The foods we eat have a huge impact on how we feel, perform, and even how well our brains perform. I highly recommend that you study the work of Dr Daniel Amen, who has studied over 80,000 living brains, for a more in depth of all things to do with brain health, especially brain diet.

Improve your sleep
Sleep helps restore the brain by flushing out toxins that build up during waking hours.
 We all know sleep is important, but do we know why? Sleep is crucial for storing memories, as well as having a restorative function. Lack of sleep on the other hand can impair reasoning, interfere with your ability to problem solve, and diminish your ability to pay attention to detail.
As a frequent international flyer, I can attest that a lack of sleep has very similar effects to being drunk.
Studies even show that lack of sleep can cause your brain to shrink. Not good for training a successful brain.

How can you get a better sleep?
Well, it can be as easy as picking up an eye mask and some ear plugs.Light and noise can negatively affect your quality of sleep.
Cut out caffeine after 1pm.
Turn off your email, Facebook, phone, etc at least an hour before bedtime.
Write down all your tasks and ideas for tomorrow, that way they are not bouncing around your brain all night.
List your gratitudes as you drift off to sleep. You cannot be stressed or anxious if you are in a state of gratitude.

Take care of yourself to have the best chance of reaching your success goals. 

Obviously physical and brain health is a huge topic, and a very important topic, this blog post can barely scratch the surface. I highly recommend you make physical and brain health a top goal, and
do your own research, get a coach who specialises in this area, see a chiropractor, a dietitian or naturopath, etc.

To your success,
Trevor Long