Whether it’s your oven, fridge or bedroom cupboard, a door you open frequently is the best place to build your motivation station
If you’re battling to stick to your goals – or even get started – creating a motivation station is a great way to encourage real change. It’s where you’ll post the pictures, charts and messages that will kick-start and keep you on your journey to success.
Four things any effective motivation station needs:
1. The numbers
We’re just recovering from the New Year slump, but with the Easter weekend fast approaching, we may be tempted to splurge again. There’s nothing wrong with recapturing some holiday magic, but staying within your annual and monthly budget is key.
Keep your ultimate goal in sight. Whether you’re saving for your kids’ education, a house or an overseas adventure, post the amount you’ll need to achieve your financial goal on the door. Then ensure there’s still room in your monthly budget for the treats or getaway you’re thinking of.
2. The pictures
Capturing fleeting moments, photos can evoke emotions associated with treasured memories. They’ll remind you to call a loved one and take joy in your family or they’ll simply brighten your day. But they’re not just about the past; they can also represent your aspirations.
Depicting the future you’re working towards, vision boards are an effective way to motivate you to make your dreams a reality. Cut out magazine pictures of the car you’re longing for, the graduation gown you’ll wear when you get that qualification or the holiday home you’d love to buy. Add some inspirational quotes to keep you inspired and motivated.
3. The action plan
When setting goals, lists are essential. Making a clear plan is the first step towards ensuring you achieve your goal. Stick a blank page on your door. At the top of the page, write down your goal and the date by which you’d like to have achieved it. Then list the actions you’ll take each week as you work towards success, suggests life coach Kirsten Long.
4. The lessons
“After a week, tick off the activities you completed and those you didn’t,” suggests Long. “Answer these three questions: What did I do that worked well? What did I do that didn’t work well? What will I do differently this week?” Then, remove your action plan page from the wall, post a blank sheet in its place and, with the lessons from the previous week in mind, list actions you’re planning to take this week.
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