Why do many dreams remain just dreams? Why don’t ideas come to reality? The answer lies in motivation – the inner drive that compels us to act.
People take actions that correspond to their personal values. When what they do is consistent with who they are or who they want to be, action is no longer just a duty – it becomes an opportunity to grow and realize their potential.
Practical tips on how to get started:
Write down your values and evaluate how your goal aligns with them.
Example: if your value is health, your goal could be to run three times a week or cook healthy dinners.
Break down a big goal into smaller steps – the first step should be easy to accomplish.
Example: if you want to learn a new language, start with 10 minutes a day and one new word a day.
Imagine how you will feel when you achieve your first result – this visualization motivates you to take action.
Example: imagine the feeling after completing a workout or after your first language lessons, when you can understand a simple text.
Ask yourself a simple question: “What will I gain if I start now?”
When you see concrete results—such as new skills, better health, or emotional balance — motivation becomes tangible and real.
People are inspired by others. Stories about people who have achieved what you want to achieve provide motivational energy. Advice from mentors or the experiences of friends create a feeling of “If they can do it, so can I.”
Practical tips on how to use inspiration:
Find one or more people whose example you want to follow.
Example: follow a writer who writes every day if you want to start writing regularly, or an entrepreneur who plans their day effectively if you want to develop your organizational skills.
Write down what exactly you find motivating about them – specific actions, habits, or attitudes.
Example: a writer writes for 30 minutes every day, an entrepreneur sets daily priorities and reviews goals every morning.
Refer to this example every day to remind yourself why you started.
Example: Write a short reminder on paper or on your phone—for example, “Write for 30 minutes” or “Follow your plan” — and look at it before you start work or an activity.
When people share their goals, they gain an additional sense of responsibility for achieving them. They don’t want to leave their plans on paper — they want to take action.
People are motivated by curiosity. New things are always exciting, and every new experience opens the door to the unknown. This feeling drives people forward and makes them start, even if they are afraid of the unknown at first.
Practical tips on how to use curiosity:
Every week, try something new that you haven’t done before.
Example: Try a new sport, visit a new café, or take up a new hobby.
Record your discoveries – this brings joy and additional motivation to continue.
Example: Write in your journal what you have learned or experienced, such as a new recipe or an interesting fact.
Share your discoveries with others – this will help you find new friends with similar interests and motivate you to continue exploring.
Example: Create a post on social media about your new hobby or experience and discuss it with friends or like-minded people.
Motivation is not something that arises on its own. People discover it within themselves and use it as a driving force for action.