Motivation is What You Need!

‘To succeed......you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.’ Tony Dorsett

The difference between achieving a goal and not achieving a goal depends on the motivation and inspiration you have driving you forward.

This week the England football team have travelled to South Africa in preparation for the start of the World Cup. They are fully motivated and hungry to win, they will have envisioned themselves lifting the trophy to a huge cheer from the crowd and then returning home to receive a winners welcome from the English fans. When you set yourself a goal imagine what life will be like when you have achieved this goal, picture it in your mind – set yourself a vision for the future.

Create a Vision

Nothing is more personally motivating than creating a compelling vision. Visualize yourself succeeding as a result of the goals you set and achieve. Imagine the benefits of growing as a result of the changes you make -- creating new opportunities, building a more exciting and dynamic future and opening up new opportunities for success.

Inspiration is also an important factor when it comes to succeeding. We are usually motivated to work at achieving something when we have seen someone we respect achieve something similar; someone whose values and beliefs we admire. We can also be inspired by the way someone motivates us to achieve our goals, they can appeal to us in such a way as to make us think and act differently.

The England squad will take their inspiration from the 1966 England football team who achieved their ultimate goal by winning the World Cup and were able to lift the trophy and receive the respect and reward that comes from succeeding. They will also be inspired by their manager Fabio Capello who will give them pep talks before each game and keep reminding them that they can win the matches

Be Inspired

Think of someone who you admire and who really inspires you and whenever you are struggling and feeling de-motivated picture that person in you mind and remember what you admire in them and this will help you to get back on track and succeed. Surround yourself with positive people that will be enthusiastic and help to drive you towards success.

Good luck with your goals and visions for the future and good luck to the England team next week!

If you would like to find out more about setting your vision for the future then please attend our preview of Strictly Business: The Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar on 10th June – Click here to register.

Sophie Whittall
Marketing & Admin Co-ordinator

www.London.dalecarnegie.com

Game, Set and Match

Today the nation awakes in anticipation...can Murray win it? That is the question on everyones lips. Wherever we are this afternoon we will be glued to our TV sets and radios willing the Scotsman to win a place in the final. A British player hasn't won Wimbledon since 1936 when Fred Perry took the title.

In Murray it is refreshing to see someone with such a determination and drive to win, this year we feel we may actually have a player who can lead us to victory. For too long we have been seen as the unsuccessful underdog of the tennis world with no chance of seeing one of our players lift the trophy, our spirits have been at a low.

Watching Murray make his way through each round has brought our competitive streak back, our morale has been boosted and we are ready for action! A bit of competitiveness keeps us motivated, upbeat and wanting more.

I have begun to play tennis again myself and although the pace is a far cry from the likes of Federer, Roddick and Murray, playing has definitely aroused a competetive streak within me which I find I'm really enjoying. This desire to win keeps me playing and puts a spring in my step.

So with Murray in the semi-final of Wimbledon and the nation behind him let us remember that a bit of competitiveness is healthy, it drives us forwards and keeps us moving.

Sophie Whittall

Marketing & Admin Co-ordinator

http://www.london.dalecarnegie.com/