Steemit Engagement Challenge S3-W3: A little bit of motivation can go a long way | @lhorgic #burnsteem25

We are now three weeks into this season 3,it has been super exciting since we started. I will like to appreciate this awesome commuinty for putting up this content. This topic is interesting and engaging. I decided to make my entry after digesting it. Without taking much of our time let's delve into the topic

Introduction

Motivation indeed is a powerful tool to get things achieved. We all need motivation because there are time we face some challenges and feel like we can't pull through,a that stage we need to be encourage,motivation is not only in word,it could be in form of cash or supplies too.

Pick TWO of these characters and tell us why you have picked it and what you see as the meaning of these words.

The two characters Merida & Spongebob I have chosen just as seen up there are the characters I can actually relate with based on the quote beneath them.

I am ready! Is a word you will always find in the mouth of a goal getter. Someone who will not take "No" for an answer, neither does he accepts defeats. I am ready shows that one is always ready to go regardless of the challenges ahead.
Life is full of diverse challenge but you have to face it if you must make it in life as an individual.

The second quote is also a very good one. Our fate lie within us,you only have to be brave to see it.You know it take a brave heart to see and to lay hold those treasure you long for. That beautiful rose you admire always have a way of positioning itself in the midst of thorns, do you desire it?

Life will not present these things on a platter of gold,you have to take the bull by the horn and go for it,this is where bravery comes in. There is no place for quitters in this world full of those going all out even out of their way to get their dreams achieved.

Do you think the statement “A little bit of motivation can go a long way” is true or false? Explain your answer.

The statement “A little bit of motivation can go a long way” is true. Life is designed in such a way that you experience both side of it which includes both the smooth and the rough. You experience The smooth when you seems to journey through it like a highway without potholes.

There is this other part of life I refer to as the rough side,where you are faced with so many challenges. These challenges have a way of making a man grow weary and tired if not handled well. Suddenly that man doesn't finds no reason in the world why he should proceed in the journey of life because he feel it doesn't worth.

At this stage of life,what such person need is motivation,you need to make him see that what he is going through is just a phase and it is surely going to pass away. I can liken this to this saying "there is always light at the end of a tunnel".

You know a tunnel can be very dark as you journey through it but one thing is sure,if you can persist till the end of that tunnel you will definately see the light that awaits you with an open arms.

Why is motivation important to you as a person?

The truth is everyone including I, need a word that will spur us into action and productivity when at a very low state or when morale is almost gone.

So many things can really attribute to this but what is needed at that point is to help people in this state see reason why they can't afford to give up or end the journey they already embarked on..

I will personally share what my experience was like when I newly joined this awesome plaform. To be very honest,I got discouraged few days after I started off on this platform, although I didnt know as much as I do now. Then,when I write I don't get even get comment let alone upvotes, "Is this not suppose to be a blog"? I asked myself..

It was as though I was putting in alot and I wasn't getting the equivalent support for the labour,the annoying part for me then was that I was seeing some post with low quality content yet getting support and comment,(many of us must have seen this too)...this left a big question on my mind.

I was already at the verge of leaving but somehow I was encouraged and motivated by my friend who Introduced me then to keep at it. He told me everything will fall in place if I remain focus and consistent,he gave me some other useful tips which I also worked on.

Today the story is not the same anymore, I stayed and grew on the platform and today when I see newbies go through that frustration,I can relate and with compassion,I step in and give them at least a dose of motivation which should get them up and running until they discover themselves on the platform.

Do you motivate others? Give two examples

Of course I do,it doesn't cost me anything to do that even though I have to bring out something from my pocket to do that somtimes... smiles

When I got to this section,a dear friend who almost gave up on schooling came to mind and that was because she felt schooling was affecting her business,one she runs in her area and for that reason,she started missing classes and test.

It became a concern to me because we are in our final year and then suddenly she feels she can no longer cope with the two, what happens to the labour of the years before.

I had to sit her down on one fateful day and made her see reasons why she should push to the finish line we were very much close to although her eyes were not open to see it.

This is one thing motivation does,it open your eyes so your inherent ability and then you suddenly realize how much potential you've got to get things done.

Another encounter was with one of my steemit newbie who I onboarded remotely. Well I was doing my best to ensure he keeps up with the activity here but it got to a point,he lose interest and gave up saying steemit is not for him.

I was later opportuned to see him face to face I then took my time to encourage his effort and also explain how things work here,I think I gave him three dosage of my motivation pills...smiles

I am happy he came back and I must say,it is one of the best decision he has taken so far in his life. I believe he will be forever grateful for what I did for him. He never thought he could but he eventually did.

What habits can you create to increase motivating yourself?

The first habit I have created to motivate myself is patience. It has worked before and it still works. Patience will do us a lot of good when we subscribe to it.

There are so many things we want to see happen as soon as possible but sometime life happens and when it does what you need to do is to exercise patient rather than giving up.

You can just tell yourself "take a deep breath dear and relax,we will surely get there if we don't stop". It okay to take a break and cease from the rush hour. Someone said and I quote "slow and steady wins it most times."

Another habit I have also created is that I avoid unhealthy comparison,it can water down your moral,when you start comparing your progress with that of other,you are on your way to unhappiness and unfulfilment. I believe there is always a time for everyone to shine and excel provided that you're doing all that is expected of you.

If you keep looking at those who seem to be doing better or those who are not even doing as much as you do yet are better off,it won't be long before you get demotivated. Fix your eyes on your track and avoid looking sideways if you know it will distract you.

Have you watched a sprint race before? Everyone is given a track and everyone is expected to run to the finish line. What matters too you as one of the runner is that you avoid looking at the others,you look forward,looking sideway can make you loose sight of what is ahead.

Conclusion

Motivation is very good,it has proven to be of help severally but I would also want to add this,you can put it at the back of your mind or anywhere safe in your heart that you're your number one fan always see reasons why you can do it, why you can win, why shouldn't give up. The truth is you have come to far to give up.Thanks for reading through.
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