5 motivational tips: The difference between “must” and “want”

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From “I must” to “I want” — everything is a question of personal attitude. We give you five motivational tips with which you can successfully trick your inner bastard.

A positive attitude is important. Not only for our inner wellbeing, but also to get through the day and the hurdles it has in store for us. Whether at work, in the family or in other areas: The inner bastard can be tamed quickly by a positive attitude - not just in sports.

1) The key question to persevere: For many, even starting out with sport represents their first battle with their inner bastard. Here he is usually still relatively easy to defeat, but at some point most people come to the point where their motivation decreases. One important aspect that can help you bridge these moments is your general attitude. Just ask yourself a decisive question: Do I have to, can I, may I, or do I want to?

2) You don't have to “have to”! : Of course, what we have to do usually happens involuntarily. If the matter that we are almost forcing ourselves to do also requires a certain motivation because it is not easy for us, it will be really difficult. A “must” is therefore rarely the right requirement for advancing in sport. With “can”, “may” or “want” it is much easier: If I “can” do something, it usually happens because I “want” to do it. “May” I do something, I usually “want” it too. Only the “must” is like a red flag for motivation.

3) Check your settings: So when the next motivational low is around the corner, dig within yourself to find out where that low is coming from in the first place. Is the inner attitude still correct? “Do I want” to improve my athletic skills, or do I “have to” do it for some reason without really “wanting” to do it?

4) Return to your goals: If at the end of your deliberations there is actually a “I have to do it for some reason,” that is also not an insoluble problem. Because things that we have to do, we usually have to do so that they achieve some goal. And achieving goals that we have set ourselves is much more important to people. In addition to sporting efforts, however, this goal quickly fades into the background and thus misses its actual constructive effect. Therefore, remember your goal and once again consciously decide to achieve it. Philosophy dominates the inner bastard — put him in chains with a positive inner attitude!

5) Helping groups: Alone, it is definitely more difficult to fight the battle against the inner bastard over and over again. In this respect, humans are also, in a sense, a herd animal. Let yourself be carried away by group fitness one — these potentiate the individual's energy.

Feel free to share this article with your friends or share your experiences with our readers — because motivation can let each of us down.

Holmes Place Team

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