9 Motivational Notes that Work

9 Motivational Notes that Work

Quick, Grab a post - it or a piece of paper and keep these pep-talk pieces handy to fuel your inner drive faster

1. Stick this by your bed: What would a pro do?

Be honest: are you really doing everything you can? Challenging yourself with this question spurs you on to become more accountable for your goals. And yes, a pro would get out of bed early.

2. Stick this to your fridge:"Whats more important?"

Isolate the benefit to assess the value of a decision. What matters more: how that donut will taste or fitting into your suit? Pause, then take a stride in the right direction.

3. Stick this on your bathroom mirror. "You're not the best."

Take a healthy dose of humility in the morning as you prepare for another day at work. "High-self confidence can prevent us from taking action, but the 'invisible' competitor drives us to push even harder.

4. Stick this to your desk: "What do I want?"

If someone tells you not to think of a hot woman like Brooklyn Decker, what do you do? " The mind can't process negatives in that way, so if you focus on failing you'll probably fail. Instead, think about the result you want.

5. Stick this in your diary: "You the action Here"

With in your mind, there's a constant film running that determines how you feel. Once you understand that you control the plot, you can learn to play different scenes inside your head. Kit up and defend the world, Superman - or at least your six pack.

6. Stick this to your gym bag: " 80 percent of life is just showing up."

Lacing up your trainers each day is the hardest part of your fitness regime." Start buy focusing your energy on getting out the front door. "It's easier to process than conquering the entire workout." Once the wheels are in motion, the rest will follow.

7. Stick this to your water bottle: "Comfortable?"

Well, you shouldn't be. None of the world's greatest men got to where they are by playing it safe. "You don't get fitter or stronger by training in your comfort zone" When things start to feel easy, time to step it up a gear.

8. Stick this to your iPod: " What could I do?"

Break your goals into realistic segments, then tackle the. Just ask yourself: Could you run 100 meters? Then 100 more? The answer is probably yes. Next thing you know, you're an Ironman, maybe.

9 Stick this to your computer screen: "Know your 'why'"

Any goal, whether it's to earn a promotion or get the girl, that genuinely compels you will stand up against the distractions you're bound to encounter while working towards it.