Trick to chemically (and naturally) maintain high motivation to achieve goals

Motivation (as most things) goes up and down. The real trick on achieving an objective: 1) Identifying what is your source of motivation, 2) Use triggers to constantly remind you of that feeling which fills you with excitement.

More scientific and chemical explanation: In the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, he identifies 3 parts in a Habit: The trigger (which reminds you of the feeling that excites you), the action itself and the reward (the feeling afterwards). Therefore, the step number 1 to maintain motivation high is by keeping triggers around that remind you of the feeling that motivates you. 

There are a few chemicals activated in our brain when we feel motivated, mainly Dopamine. That's what we are trying to activate in natural ways, with Triggers of the feeling that motivates us.

Examples: Tom Bilye, founder of Quest nutrition and Impact Theory, says how he got sick of his previous job and started Quest nutrition, using as a trigger and source of motivation his mom and sister who both were considerably overweight. Finding a healthier and appealing source of food for them was his mission, which would benefit thousands more. 

Russell Brunson in his book Dotcom secrets indicates how he spent a year trying to create a business (with little progress), but it was only when he knew he was going to be a father that he really started to get work done, his motivation suddenly changed from trying to create a business to providing for his family. A lot of people might relate to this, how things suddenly get aline and there is no time to waste to achieve those goals and provide for the new born baby and family. 

Conslusion:

Identifying the real source of motivation is not totally easy, but once you identify the right one, you can use triggers (things that constantly remind you of it), and let it activate the dopamine in your brain, translated into natural motivation and drive to achieve goals. 


Sources of info:

Charles Duhigg, book, The power of Habit. 
Tonny Robbins, book, Unleash the power within. 
Tom Bilye, podcast, Impact Theory. 
Russell Brunson, book, Dotcom secrets. 

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