It’s almost impossible at this time of the year to avoid the concept of making positive changes in your life through myriad New Year’s resolutions. Whether or not you declare them publicly, write them down privately or just give them fleeting thoughts, those improvements you’d like to see in your life come from deep inside and represent areas of your life you “wish” were different. What is it then, that transforms these “wishes” into reality? The answer is simply…..MOTIVATION! The evidence for this can be seen in your own life. What are some of the personal accomplishments in your life of which you are most proud? Typically they will stem from having overcome formidable obstacles, having expended extreme effort or having put another’s needs above your own. There was most likely a sacrifice to be made and we humans are wired to need some type of motivation to make meaningful sacrifices. Whether it’s to avoid pain or seek pleasure, mentally or physically, there is some trade-off to be made in order to effect change and transform a wish to reality. Success may be measured in the results, but the true personal reward is in having driven yourself to a new level, in knowing that you were tested and rose to the challenge.
One of the most effective ways to stimulate motivation is through example. In the interest of trying to help you accomplish whatever resolutions you may be contemplating at this time of year, I strongly encourage you to take 15 minutes to watch the TED presentation by Diana Nyad below. Although perhaps an extreme example, it demonstrates the power of the human spirit and should provide you with encouragement in accomplishing your own personal goals in 2014.
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